Shotgun Certificate (SGC)
Country: United Kingdom · Minimum age 18 · £79.50 grant / £49 renewal · 5 years
Eligibility & requirements
Issued by your local police force. The applicant must show “good reason” (the bar is lower than for FAC), a clean record and secure storage. Granted unless there is reason to refuse.
What you can own under this licence
| Firearm class | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Shotguns (Section 2) | Permitted | Section 2 only — ≤3-shot capacity |
| Bolt-action rifles & Section 1 | Not permitted | |
| Semi-auto rimfire (.22 LR) | Not permitted | |
| Handguns (centre-fire) | Prohibited (any licence) | — |
| Handguns (.22 LR) | Prohibited (any licence) | — |
| Semi-auto centre-fire rifle | Prohibited (any licence) | — |
| Air rifle / pistol | Permitted |
Sources
General information only — confirm with your local firearms registry before applying.