Thanks Sim G. Really useful info that pretty much cleared up all my queries.Sim G wrote:...
Oh, check out chapter 28 of the current Home Office Guidance.
And for the benefit of others that want to do the same ...
28.27 As a concession for personal non-commercial import of privately owned firearms, shotguns and ammunition the following documents are accepted by HM Border Force in lieu of import licences:
(i) valid United Kingdom firearm or shotgun certificates;
(ii) visitors’ firearm or shotgun permits.
28.28 The firearms, shotguns or ammunition must be freely declared to Border Force upon importation. Firearms made on or after 1st January 1900 may only be imported with a BIS import licence or, for personal imports, a valid firearm or shotgun certificate or a visitors’ firearm or shotgun permit
May be worth taking a copy of the relevant section of the guide for the benefit of not quite sure customs officers.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 16_v20.pdf