Recommendation 63

We have heard that the current renewal period of five years is appropriate. We have heard that there is scope to consider lengthening the renewal period in order to free police resources, although we are concerned that this would reduce the ability 157 Q115 158 Q123 159 Q160 160 Q161 161 Q161 162 Q161 163 Q161 164 Q204 165 Q204 166 Q204 22 Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland of police to monitor firearms possession adequately. Similarly, more frequent checks would require additional burden on police resources, which might not be feasible at this time.