Look no further than Motor Medicals for your Firearms or Shotgun Licence. Please see our simple 4 step process below.
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Nope! All our Firearm medicals are completed remotely, saving you a journey. Simply book online and submit the requested forms.
Medical records are required for a firearm medical report to ensure the applicant is mentally and physically fit to safely handle a firearm. This review helps identify any health issues or medications that could impair their ability to use a firearm, ensuring public safety and compliance with legal requirements.
Please note – It can take up to 30 days for your GP practice to release medicals records to our Doctors. We then complete the medical within 48 hours of receiving these and only hold these records for 6 months.
Firearm medicals must be completed before you get your first firearm license as well as every 5 years for renewal. You must get your medical before 5 months of your current license expiry.
In the UK, every applicant to police forces must undergo a firearms medical assessment. The objective of these assessments is to confrim that individuals are medically fit to handle firearms.
The processing time for a firearm medical application and approval by the police can vary, but it typically takes 4 weeks (most of the time is waiting on your records from your practise). If there are any medical concerns, the police may request additional information, which can further extend the processing time.
It is important for applicants to ensure that their medical information is accurate and complete to avoid delays. In some cases, applicants may be asked to provide additional medical reports, which could be at their own expense or covered by the police if further clarification is required.
Certain medical conditions can significantly impact your ability to obtain or renew a firearms certificate. These conditions are scrutinized during the firearms medical assessment to ensure that individuals are physically and mentally capable of handling firearms safely. The primary concern is public safety, as any impairment could increase the risk of accidental or intentional harm.
Increases risk of sudden cardiac events, which could be dangerous when handling firearms.
Seizures can lead to loss of control and pose serious safety risks when handling firearms.
Risk of hypoglycemia, which can cause sudden loss of consciousness or impaired judgment.
Conditions such as severe depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder can impair judgment and increase the risk of harm to oneself or others.
Impairs cognitive and motor functions, increases impulsiveness, and poses significant risks when combined with firearm handling.
Can cause tremors, muscle stiffness, and impaired motor control, affecting the safe handling of firearms.
Conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can cause severe fatigue and reduced alertness.
Good vision is crucial for the accurate and safe use of firearms. Significant visual impairment can compromise safety.
Adequate hearing is important for following verbal instructions and recognizing auditory cues in potentially dangerous situations.
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