SECTION 11(6)

Section 11(6) of the Firearms Act 1968 states:

"A person may, without holding a shotgun certificate, use a shotgun at a time and place approved for shooting at artificial targets by the chief officer of police for the area in which that place is situated."

1. The organiser of any clay pigeon shoot at which persons who do not hold a shot gun certificate wish to shoot must apply to the Chief Officer for the area in which the shoot is to take place for an exemption under section 11(6) of the 1968 Firearms Act.
2. This allows non-certificate holders to possess shot guns at a time and place approved by the Chief Officer for shooting at artificial targets which normally, though exclusively, includes clay pigeons.
3. This exemption applies ONLY to shot guns falling under section 2 of the Firearms Act 1968 (as amended).
4. Any person under 15 using a shot gun must be supervised by a person of, or over, 21. (Firearms Act 1968, Section 22(3)).
5. Prohibited persons as defined by Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 (If known) must not be permitted to be in possession of guns or ammunition.
6. The owners of any shot guns used on the site are reminded that the security of those guns remains solely their responsibility.

Section 21 of the Firearms Act (1968)

Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 prohibits a person from possession of any type of firearm if they have been given a custodial sentence when convicted of a criminal offence.

• If you have received a custodial sentence of between 3 months and 3 years then you are prohibited for a period of 5 years from the date you are released.
• If you have received a custodial sentence of 3 years or more then you are prohibited for life, from the date of release.
• The prohibition may be lifted on application to the Crown Court, for advice please consult a solicitor.