Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 15
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Applicants do not pay for the full cost of their licences.
Conclusion
Applicants do not pay for the full cost of their licences. The cost to the police forces processing applications and renewals is higher than the income from licence fees. Some reports state that “the cost of handling a firearms licence application by the licensing departments can differ by up to six times”56 - ranging from approximately £80 to over £500.57
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 July 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗