Am i correct in my understanding of the following that all 1 4 1 varriations are free of charge? as there is no mention of 7 days for a free 1 4 1
“One for one” variations
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variation is always necessary if a certificate holder wishes to change one of the firearms,
even if they wish to purchase one identical to the one they are selling ('Wilson v Coombe',
Queen’s Bench Divisional Court, July 1988). “One for one” variation refers to firearms that
are authorised to be acquired following the disposal of a firearm or a request to change
an existing authority to acquire.There is no set time in which the certificate holder must
apply for a replacement authority once their firearm is disposed of. The keeping of open
authorities indefinitely should be discouraged, subject to a collector seeking particular
firearms. Applications for “one for one” variations should be made by the certificate holder
submitting their firearm certificate together with a completed Form 101 to the police
firearms licensing department. Such variations are processed free of charge. In most cases,
it will not be necessary to re-examine the applicant’s circumstances. Further enquiries will
be necessary, however, if for example the application is for a change of use or for a full-
bore firearm when the holder’s shooting club only has facilities for small-bore shooting