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Application for a Firearms Medical Certificate

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Step 1 of 11 - Info checklist

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Your referral for this application is our medical panel member shown below. ShootCert will manage the admin to obtain your medical records from your GP. The doctor below will review the digital notes and write your certificate for this application.

To apply, you will need:

  • To have read our:
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  • Your NHS number
  • Your GP practice name and address
  • Your GP practice email address (optional)
  • If no GP email is available - you will need a printer after you have completed your application
  • If you don't have a printer, you can choose our print and post service
  • If a licence renewal - your certificate number and expiry date
  • Your local Firearms Department name and address
  • If you're a member of a shooting organisation, your membership number & discount code
  • A credit or debit payment card

Online Payment

The fee for a Firearms Medical with ShootCert is £79+VAT. You can pay at the end of this application form using your credit or debit card via Stripe

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Have you checked or asked if your GP will provide you with a medical proforma?*

We advise that you check with your GP first before using our service. ShootCert are here to help if you know that your own GP practice is unable to for any of the reasons listed below.

That's good! We usually experience a smoother process if your GP does not provide this service.

What was the reason not to use your GP?*
Please select one or more reason:

Online Payment

The fee for a Medical Certificate with ShootCert is £79+VAT. You can pay at the end of this application form using your credit or debit card via Stripe

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I need a shotgun/firearm licence for:*
Is this a first-time/grant application for a shotgun/firearm licence or a renewal?
Have you held a licence before?*
What is the reason for this application?*
Please enter the required information about your current shotgun/firearm certificate:
Enter your shotgun/firearm certificate number here. Tip: for coterminous renewals, simply enter both numbers in the field below.
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Important: Your renewal date is more than 5 months away. We advise you to apply with ShootCert for your renewal no sooner than 5 months before your current licence expiry date, as some Firearm Departments may reject your medical certificate if it is too early. Please check with your area FEO for their advice.

Tip: Use our Renewal Reminder Service to find the optimum date for your medical pro forma application with ShootCert: Click Here

Important: We advise you to apply with ShootCert between 3 and 5 months before your current certificate expiry date to allow for potential delays obtaining your medical notes from your GP practice.

Your Name*
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Your Email*
Please ensure the correct spelling of your email address. We are not always notified of typos that lead to emails bouncing.
Please note: our system is unable to correctly process email addresses that contain a plus symbol (+).
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Date of Birth*
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Your Address*
This must be your home address that is registered with your GP practice. Please include a house or building number to accurately locate your address.
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Generate Police Invoice
When checked, will attach an invoice from the applicant to forward on to the police.
Enter your GP's name?*
If you're not sure of your GP's name or you've not been allocated a named GP, select No.
Your GP's Name*
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The practice name of your GP surgery

We are unable to provide our service to applicants in Northern Ireland at this time.

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Your Doctor's Surgery Address*
Enter the address of the GP practice (NHS) where you are registered.

Please note: If you do not provide a GP email address, you will need to choose your GP communication preference in the next step.
If you would prefer ShootCert to email your practice, choose the Yes option below.

Email Your GP?
Would you like ShootCert to immediately email your GP your letter of consent to request your medical notes at the end of this application form?

Please ensure this is the correct email address for your GP Practice. Any errors here can cause delays to your application. Note: You will be required to check with your GP practice that they acknowledge receiving your SAR email request. We do not do this for you.

GP's Email Address*
Confirm*
Please check 'Yes' to confirm your GP's email is the correct one.

If you are unable to provide a GP practice email, leave the 'Yes' option unchecked and click the Next button below

You selected ShootCert to email your GP as your communication preference. Click the Next button to continue.
GP Practice Communication Preference*

You will require a printer. We will email you our pre-written letters and reminders for you to print out and hand-deliver them (recommended) to your GP practice.

+ £20.00 ShootCert will print and post all pre-written letters and reminders to your home address (the one you entered in Step 4). You will be required to hand-deliver them (recommended) to your GP practice.

Please note: there is a temporary delay this week from the 10th - 16th of July for our print and post service. Our postal service will resume, as normal, on 17 July. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Choose the area of your Police Firearms Department. Pre-filled details of each department in your area will appear below.
Firearm Dept. Address
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The name of the firearms department that you are applying to.
Firearms Department Address*
The address of the firearms department that you are applying to.
Add a message with your application?
It is now a Police requirement for your GP practice to send your medical notes directly to ShootCert. The Yes option has been pre-selected to give your permission and consent.

I agree to the following terms:

  • Payments to ShootCert are non-refundable as per our full terms and conditions.
  • ShootCert is unable to provide our service to people currently serving in the armed forces. Learn more.
  • My consent has been freely given.
  • I am aware that I can withdraw consent at any time. Whilst consent is a requirement to continue with the ShootCert service, I am free not to use this service.
  • I have read the How It Works page
  • I have read the ShootCert FAQs
  • I have read the ShootCert Privacy Policy
  • I have read ShootCert's Terms and Conditions
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You Agree with ShootCert's terms as listed above.
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Please note, your signature will be used to sign your consent forms with ShootCert and also the Police.
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Process Payment
Net price +VAT
Print and Post Service Add-On
Price: +£ 20.00
Delivery Options*
How would you like your Medical Certificate delivered?

ShootCert will email your Medical Certificate as soon as it is ready. You may need to print it out to accompany your licence application.

ShootCert will post your Medical Certificate to you as soon as it is ready. You'll also receive a PDF attachment of your medical certificate by email for your records or as a backup.

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Please be patient after submitting your application. Do not close your browser window until you see our Confirmation page. This can take a couple of minutes to process.

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Change this to today's date if you are sending a generator form to the doctor. This helps with ShootCert stats.
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Testing at this time to see if this feature works. This field is optional at this time.
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These options offer a convenient way of sending quick pre-written correspondence to applicants/GP's for common situations. It also displays to other Admin members the status of an application.

Sends an email to the GP direct or, if a printer is required, will send an email (or printed letter) to the applicant with a letter for their GP to print.

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Enter the number of pages in the relevant field below.

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Only use for applications after SC-008614. This notification will send a file upload link to the GP (or applicant if the GP is unwilling to action direct) by email. The recipient will receive an email with a link to our Secure File Upload page (instructions online). No login is required by the recipient (Uses the new File Access Code system).Tip: Set Notify Applicant: Yes

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Use alternative GP Email?
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If the certificate has been rejected by the Police and if additional notes have been provided, set the Notify Doctor as "Yes - additional info" below. This will send a unique link to the doctor to view this certificate in their Certs Done folder.
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Notification Checkbox after Sent to Doctor
Migrate data to this option - will be more useful for multiple selections and notifications.
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Select Status(s)
Select one or more of the following that applies to this application
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Please highlight information for the doctor to add some context for this particular application
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Applicant engagement level
Use this to notify doctor of how engaged in this process they are.
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Add a short summary
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Optionally enter more information into this field
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If Yes, the applicant will receive the relevant notification by email. Note: this option is also relevant to GP practice emails for some Notification Options.
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If Yes, our doctor will receive the relevant notification by email. Also, this will determine if Admin receives a generator link or not.
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Drop files here or
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif, doc, rtf, tif, tiff, txt, doc, pdf, zip, Max. file size: 1 GB.
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    Approx number of pages that are in all the medical notes combined for this applicant.
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    Copy and paste the password for the attached PDF here
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    How were the notes provided?*
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    Send return notes notification?*

    Return Notes Conditions

    Select Yes if the number of pages in the medical notes is more than 50. This will send a link to the applicant to return their notes at the current price of £12.75+VAT

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    Other Options
    These options will be shown in the doctor's pending folder prominently and also included in the generator link wording.
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    Send message to the Doctor?
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    (Optional) If there's anything to mention regarding the medical notes, enter the information here.
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    Add message from applicant or GP?
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    Police Access Section

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    If the inquiring officer has provided a reference, enter this value here
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    This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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    Information Collection and Use

    For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, phone number, date of birth, and postal address. The information that we collect will be used to contact or identify you.

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    Medical Information Proforma Services

    We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:

    • To facilitate our Medical Information Proforma Services;
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    • To assist us in analyzing how our Medical Information Proforma Services is used.

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    Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do the necessary actions.

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    FAQ

    Last updated: 8 May 2025

    Can I ask my own GP to write a medical pro forma?

    Check with your own GP if they will write the medical certificate for you. If they are unable to help or charge an excessive fee, apply with ShootCert.

    Can I contact ShootCert by telephone?

    We can only offer assistance via this website's contact form or by email. We don't publish an email address on this website so use the contact form in the first instance and we would be happy to help. All enquiries, questions, and conversations are in writing so we can track and locate previous correspondence if required. In some circumstances, the verifying Doctor may call you or your GP to expedite some complex situations.

    Can I get a refund?

    In some rare cases, when ShootCert cannot provide a medical certificate due to an individual's highly complex medical history, we may not be able to offer the service for our standard fee. In these cases, we provide a full refund.

    If an applicant chooses to cancel their application for whatever reason, we do not provide a refund in these cases. As soon as you have paid, a formal request is made and multiple parties are informed in writing. This cannot be undone.

    Can I scan or photograph my hard copy medical notes and email them to ShootCert?

    No, we cannot accept your notes in this format because there's no way we could tell if something was missing.

    Can my GP practice charge me for sending my medical notes to ShootCert?

    In a small minority of cases, some GP practices want to charge an excessive fee for sending your medical notes to ShootCert however according to the BASC legal team:

    "Charges for SARs may only be made if the request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive" but a request for a patient's full notes has been held by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as NOT being excessive".

    We will negotiate with your GP as effectively as we can to move things on to avoid excessive fees. In most cases, they are happy to comply.

    Regardless of your GP's reasons for their excessive fees or refusal to engage, Data laws provide that everyone has a right to access their data. The complaints process we use is advised as the best course of action by the Information Commissioner's Office; we follow their guidance. ShootCert will support you throughout the complaints process, providing pre-written complaint letters and any evidence as required. It can seem tedious and it takes time. In these rare cases - what some problematic GPs ultimately hope for, is that we give up and go away! However, our process works. Stick with us - we will be there for you until a successful outcome.

    Can you accept medical notes as a hard copy?

    Yes, we can accept hard-copy medical notes. These should be sent directly to ShootCert from your GP using a tracked Royal Mail postal service to:

    ShootCert
    PO Box 1700
    NORTHAMPTON
    NN2 1LE

    Please note that courier services such as DHL, DPD, or Evri, cannot be used to send to a PO BOX address in the UK.

    They can be given to you to forward on to ShootCert however they MUST remain unopened in the GP's original sealed envelope. If collecting your sealed notes from your GP, they may require a consultation beforehand and your ID. Any deviation from these requirements can mean the verifying doctor is unable to produce your medical certificate.

    If you already have your medical notes as a hard copy in your possession, read this answer.

    Can you provide a medical certificate if I am currently serving in the armed forces?

    No, because you are not registered with an NHS GP service, we won't be able to obtain your medical notes. Learn more about Defence Medical Services (DMS).

    Can you return my hard copy medical notes to me?

    Yes, we can return your hard-copy medical notes to you. ShootCert stores your hard copy notes for 3 months from the date of your certificate in case the Police need to query the contents with ShootCert. There is a fee of £12.75+VAT to cover our admin, storage and postage.

    If you choose not to have your notes sent to you, all hard-copy medical notes are securely shredded and disposed of after 3 months at no cost to you.

    Do I need to provide the Form 201 for you to fill in?

    No. We will provide you with the completed parts of Form 201 (the last 4 pages). This consists of your signed police medical consent form and our completed ShootCert medical pro forma (medical certificate).

    Do the ShootCert doctors have a licence to practice?

    Yes. The Home Office statutory guidance requires that a firearms medical pro forma is provided by a GMC registered doctor and has a current licence to practice as either a GP or is on the Specialist Register with the General Medical Council (GMC): Learn more.

    Do you print and post my pre-written consent letters to my GP practice?

    If you are unable to provide a GP practice email address and you don't have access to a printer, your pre-written consent letters are printed by ShootCert and posted to your home address. You are then required to hand-deliver them to your GP practice. We recommend you do this because it improves engagement between you and the practice for requests of this nature. It also gives your surgery the opportunity to discuss their consent protocols and confirm your identity. Therefore, take some ID with you in case they ask.

    Do you send medical certificates to myself or the Police?

    In most cases, the medical certificate will be sent to you. You must then add it to your shotgun/firearm application to send to your Police Firearms Department. In some cases, a copy of the certificate may be sent directly to your Police Firearm Department if our verifying doctor considers their report to warrant Police attention.

    How early should I apply for a medical certificate?

    Generally speaking, for shotgun/firearm certificate renewals, you should apply with ShootCert for your medical pro forma about four to five months before your current licence expires. This allows plenty of time to receive a copy of your medical notes from your GP.

    Tip: If your renewal is more than 4 months away, use our Renewal Reminder Service.

    How far back does my medical history need to go?

    In the case of first-time AND renewal applications, an increasing number of Police Firearms Departments now require your entire medical history to be verified - even if your application is for a renewal. Therefore, to avoid delays as policies quickly change, ShootCert will - as of Jan 1st 2022 - require your entire medical history for every application type regardless of which Police Firearms Department you are applying to. Our requirements are clearly worded in the pre-written letter of consent that will be sent to you and your GP after you have successfully applied and paid with ShootCert.

    How long does it take to receive my medical certificate from ShootCert?

    This all depends on your GP and how long it takes them to send us your medical notes. Please see our How It Works page which is a guide to the expected timeline. For all renewal applications, apply early.

    Once we have received your medical notes and they have been checked for their suitability, we will endeavour to send you your medical certificate within 5 to 10 working days.

    How long is a medical certificate valid for?

    The Statutory Guidance does not state the length of validity, although many forces apply a six-month cut-off. Check with your local firearms department for their guidance.

    How often do I need to apply for a medical certificate?

    Every 5 years

    I already have my medical notes - can I send these to ShootCert?

    The Home Office statutory guidance for Chief Officers of Police states that when our medical certificate is being provided to the Police firearms department, our doctor MUST have received the patient's medical notes direct from the GP practice and not via the applicant. This is simply to ensure that the medical notes that the verifying doctor at ShootCert receives are authentic, complete and unmodified. However, in some circumstances we can accept medical notes in your possession as long as the following is adhered to:

    Hard Copy Medical Notes:
    If the medical records in your possession are a hard copy, they MUST be in the GP's original sealed envelope and unopened. Put the envelope in a sturdy/padded bag and send it to:

    ShootCert
    PO Box 1700
    NORTHAMPTON
    NN2 1LE

    Use a tracked Royal Mail postal service to ensure safe delivery. Your medical records must be the latest copy of your entire medical history and not just a summary.

    Please note that courier services such as DHL, DPD, or Evri, cannot be used to send to a PO BOX address in the UK.

    PDF or other file formats
    If the medical notes in your possession are in a digital format such as a PDF or other format - we CANNOT accept these. This is because there is no way of knowing if the files are authentic or the complete medical notes. In some cases - if that is all that is available. ShootCert has a responsibility to inform the Police that the medical notes have NOT come from the GP but from the patient. This could delay your application or it could mean that your application for a shotgun/firearm application is rejected.

    Physical media such as CD's & USB Sticks
    In exceptional circumstances, some GP's will provide digital files on physical media to the patient. If you have physical media in your possession it MUST be in the GP's original sealed envelope and unopened. Pop the envelope in a sturdy/padded type envelope and send to ShootCert using a signed/tracked postal service. Please send to the address above.

    What are the relevant medical conditions?

    Medical conditions that could be relevant include:

    • acute stress reaction or an acute reaction to the stress caused by trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder
    • suicidal thoughts or self-harm or harm to others
    • depression or anxiety
    • dementia
    • mania, bipolar disorder or a psychotic illness
    • a personality disorder
    • a neurological condition: for example, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s diseases, or epilepsy
    • alcohol or drug abuse
    • any other mental or physical condition, or combination of conditions, which may affect the safe possession of firearms or shotguns.

    ShootCerts doctors require sight of your full medical record to enable the doctor to confirm whether you are or have been, diagnosed or treated for any relevant medical conditions, including mental health conditions. You do have the right to withhold certain information from the medical history provided, however, you acknowledge that in doing so, the completed medical proforma certificate may be considered unfit for purpose. For example:

    • Child Protection Letters (these will often mention various family members including very sensitive information)
    • Letters about crime such as reports and police interventions
    • Letters about mental health
    • Letters about pregnancy and sexual life

    What are the ShootCert fees?

    • Our application fee is £79+VAT
    • If you require our print and postal service (optional for people without a printer) +£20+VAT
    • If you require your medical certificate posted to you as a hard copy, +£5.95+VAT (this is included in our print and post service).
    • If you require your hard-copy medical notes to be returned to you, the admin and postage fee is £12.75+VAT.

    What happens if I haven't heard from my GP or ShootCert after 30 days?

    From the date of your application, if we haven't heard from your GP within 25 days, you will receive an email notification from ShootCert. This is to prompt you to get in touch with your GP to move things on with your SAR.  If we still haven't heard from them after 5 to 10 days after our reminder, please let us know and we will send you a letter for your GP to remind them of their legal obligation to comply.

    What happens to my information and medical records once you have completed my certificate?

    Your medical notes are kept for approximately 10 years. This is so we can refer back to them should the Police query a certificate.

    Hard copy records are stored for approximately 3 months and then securely shredded unless you want them returned to you https://www.shootcert.co.uk/faqs/#returns. Your application data is archived securely. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about how ShootCert handles your data.

    What if I am unable to provide an email address for my GP practice?

    This is not a problem. We have two other GP practice communication options to choose from during your application:

    • Option 1: you will require a printer to print out the pre-written letters that we email to you. You will be required to take these to your GP in person (recommended)
    • Option 2: Print and post service. ShootCert will print all your letters and correspondence including reminders and post them to your home address. You will be required to take these to your GP in person (recommended)

    Tip: take some ID with you in case they ask for it.

    What is a Subject Access Request (SAR)?

    Subject Access Request (SAR) – is the term used for accessing your personal data:

    https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/individual-rights/right-of-access/

    What pay options are there?

    • We can only take payments from your debit or credit card via our website.
    • We cannot accept card payments over the phone, cheques, bank transfers, or PayPal.
    • All card payments are processed by Stripe. You do not need an account with Stripe.

    Where do I find my NHS number?

    https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/

    You should also be able to find your NHS Number on any letter or document you have received from the NHS, including prescriptions, test results, and hospital referral or appointment letters. If you cannot find your NHS Number in these ways, use the link above or you can ask your GP practice to help you.

    Where do I find my GP Practice details?

    You can use our GP Practice Finder to locate your NHS practice name and address.

    Which Police Force is for my area?

    Find a territorial Police force:

    Opens in new window: https://www.shootcert.co.uk/police-firearm-contacts/

    Why haven't notifications from ShootCert arrived in my inbox?

    We take the security and reliability of email delivery seriously. Outbound email notifications from shootcert.co.uk are authenticated using SendGrid to preserve our domain reputation and optimise inbox delivery at scale. Occasionally mail providers are cautious about letting some notification emails pass through their firewall and security measures. Notifications from our website can end up in your spam or junk folder. If nothing is in your inbox or spam folder, let us know using our contact form. We can easily resend any correspondence you may have missed.

    How it works

    Step 1.

    Read our FAQs (10 minute read)
    This prepares you for the process of a Subject Access Request (SAR) for ShootCert to obtain your medical notes from your GP.

    Step 2.

    Apply online (takes about 5 minutes)
    Our online application automatically and instantly generates your signed and personalised consent documentation to obtain a copy of your medical notes from your GP practice.
    Your pre-written letters of consent and GP communication choice are tailored to your preferences.

    Step 3.

    Wait for your GP (this part can take up to 30 days).
    Now we wait for your GP to provide your medical notes to ShootCert. Your GP can legally take up to 30 days to comply.
    If we haven't received your notes within 25 days, you'll receive a notification from us to help you move things on with your GP.

    Step 4.

    Your Firearm Medical Proforma (allow 5 - 10 working days)
    Once we receive your medical notes, you'll receive a notification that your documents have been submitted to the verifying Doctor at ShootCert.
    From this point, in approximately 5 to 10 working days, you will receive your Medical Certificate to add to your firearms application.

    Last updated: 7 March 2025

    Terms and Conditions for Firearms Medical Assessment with ShootCert.co.uk

    1. Introduction
    1.1. These Terms and Conditions govern the application process for a firearms medical assessment through ShootCert Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”).
    1.2. By applying for a firearms medical assessment, you (“the applicant”, “you”, “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

    2. Eligibility
    2.1. You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
    2.2. You must provide accurate and truthful information throughout the application process.
    2.3. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all legal and regulatory requirements for holding a firearms or shotgun certificate.

    3. Application Process
    3.1. All applications must be submitted via ShootCert.co.uk.
    3.2. You must complete the medical assessment form fully and accurately.
    3.3. We will process your application based on the medical information provided by you and your GP or medical professional.
    3.4. Failure to provide required information or supporting documents may result in a delay or rejection of your application.

    4. Fees and Payment
    4.1. The applicable fee for the firearms medical assessment is displayed on our website and must be paid in full at the time of application.
    4.2. All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in these Terms and Conditions.
    4.3. If additional medical records are required, you may be liable for any additional fees charged by your GP or medical provider.

    5. Medical Assessment and Reporting
    5.1. Our assessment is based solely on the medical information provided by you and your GP or relevant medical professional.
    5.2. We do not provide a fitness-to-hold certificate but submit a factual medical report to the relevant licensing authority.
    5.3. We are not responsible for the final decision made by the licensing authority regarding your firearms or shotgun certificate.

    6. Accuracy of Information
    6.1. You confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
    6.2. Any attempt to provide false or misleading information may result in the rejection of your application and may be reported to relevant authorities.

    7. Processing Times
    7.1. We aim to process applications within the timeframe stated on our website. However, this is subject to medical records being received in a timely manner.
    7.2. We are not responsible for delays caused by third parties, including your GP or licensing authority.

    8. Complex Medical Notes
    8.1. In rare cases where your medical notes are highly complex and extend well beyond several hundred pages, we reserve the right to either offer you a full refund or propose an additional charge based on the complexity of the review. We can only determine the level of complexity once we have received and assessed your medical records.
    8.2. The extra charge will be in addition to our standard fee and will be quoted to you beforehand in writing via email.
    8.3. If you choose not to proceed with the additional charge, a full refund of the initial fee will be issued.

    9. Data Protection and Confidentiality
    9.1. We process your personal and medical data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
    9.2. Your data will only be shared with relevant parties involved in the firearms licensing process.
    9.3. For further details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

    10. Cancellation and Refund Policy
    10.1. Once an application has been submitted and payment has been made, cancellations are not permitted.
    10.2. Refunds will only be issued in cases where we are unable to process your application due to an internal error on our part.
    10.3. If you fail to provide required information or supporting documentation, no refund will be issued.

    11. Limitation of Liability
    11.1. ShootCert Ltd is not liable for any decisions made by the licensing authority regarding your firearms or shotgun certificate.
    11.2. We are not responsible for any costs, losses, or damages resulting from delays in processing or rejection of an application.
    11.3. Our liability is limited to the fees paid for our services.

    12. Complaints and Disputes
    12.1. If you have a complaint, please contact us via the details provided on our website.
    12.2. We will endeavour to resolve all complaints in a timely and professional manner.
    12.3. Any disputes arising from these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.

    13. Amendments
    13.1. We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
    13.2. Any changes will be effective immediately upon being posted on our website.

    14. Contact Information
    For any queries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us via the details provided on our website.

    By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

     

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