Permission Form For Air Rifle Shooting

SECTION 21: Please read this before signing the declaration below.


SECTION 21 Prohibits the possession of a firearm and ammunition (under any circumstances), by any person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment (or its equivalent for young persons) of 3 months or more. The prohibition applies in all circumstances, including handling and firing at an approved shooting club or at a clay pigeon shoot where a certificate is not ordinarily required. It also applies to the possession or use of other categories of firearms and ammunition such as AIRGUNS or shotgun cartridges for which a certificate is not needed.


A sentence of 3 months to 3 years attracts a 5 year prohibition, shorter ones no prohibition but a longer one means a life ban.


Now Please Complete the Declaration Below:

I, being the person named above (if over 18), or the parent/guardian of the person named above (if under 18) declare that I/he/she is not subject to restriction by virtue of the regulations set out in Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968. I hereby give my permission for him/her to take part in Air Rifle Target Shooting under qualified supervision. This permission will be held on file by 1st Barton Scout Group, and in the case of under 18s will consider it to remain valid up to their 18th birthday at which point they will need to make a declaration of their own. It is your responsibility to get in contact with the group if the status of this permission changes.