My GP has filled out my Medical Proforma form but I don’t think it is supportive for a shotgun license application. Can ShootCert help?
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The need for a medical certificate for shotgun and firearms license applications first became necessary in 2016 when police forces required medical input from GPs. This occurred after an agreement between the Home Office and the British Medical Association (BMA).
However, the BMA subsequently withdrew from that arrangement, allowing any GP to refuse to provide an applicant with the requested medical proforma. This ultimately leaves the applicant high and dry. For more information, please refer to this page on the BASC website: https://basc.org.uk/med/
ShootCert.co.uk provides the solution quickly, effectively, and at moderate cost.
The Shotgun Certificate Renewal fee for this is a fixed price of £50 as recommended by the BASC.
As a long-serving member, Dr. Chris Garrett was approached by the BASC (the British Association for shooting and conservation) to join a panel of respected doctors to provide Medical Certificates for Gun License Application when the members own GP will not provide these, or charge excessive fees. He now intends to extend that service to all enthusiasts not just BASC members. However, he encourages all gun owners to join BASC to help protect our mutual interests.
ShootCert will endeavor to send your Medical Proforma back to you within 5 working days from receiving your medical notes. Please note, however, it can take up to 30 days for your GP to provide a copy of your notes so you should start that process as soon as possible.
