Part III Regulation of firearms and ammunition
Firearm and shot gun certificates
39 Register of holders of shot gun and firearm certificates.
1
There shall be established a central register of all persons who have applied for a firearm or shot gun certificate or to whom a firearm or shot gun certificate has been granted or whose certificate has been renewed.
2
The register shall—
a
record a suitable identifying number for each person to whom a certificate is issued; and
b
be kept by means of a computer which provides access on-line to all police forces.