ShootCert

ShootCert: medical reports for firearms licences in the United Kingdom

ShootCert is an independent doctor-led medical service that produces medical reports to accompany shotgun and firearms licence applications in the United Kingdom. The company presents itself as the only independent provider recommended by BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation), the Countryside Alliance and the CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association). Its activity focuses exclusively on firearms medical certificates.

Foundation and medical team

The company was founded by Dr Chris Garrett, a specialist with nearly 50 years of experience, with the aim of resolving the delays and confusion that many applicants encountered when trying to obtain the medical pro forma from their GP. ShootCert describes itself as the only specialist company led by doctors and has a panel of carefully selected GMC (General Medical Council) registered doctors. Dr Garrett serves as mentor to that panel and as medical director.

Form 201 and the application process

The service is geared towards obtaining the Form 201 Medical Pro Forma, the medical report required to accompany shotgun or firearms licence applications. According to the company, the completed document is sent to the applicant within 5 to 10 working days of accessing their medical notes. The application is made online in less than 10 minutes and automatically and instantly generates the signed and personalised consent documentation to obtain a copy of the medical notes from the GP practice.

Fixed price and confidentiality

ShootCert states that its medical certificates have a fixed price of £79 plus VAT for all cases, subject to the company's full terms and conditions. The service is described as discreet and confidential: personal and private medical history is only read by one of the doctors on the trusted panel. The company notes that an increasing number of GPs are unable to offer this service, and positions itself as an alternative.

Accreditations and institutional trust

The company states that it is the only provider recommended by BASC, the CPSA and the Countryside Alliance. It also states that it is trusted by police firearms departments, GP practices and shooting organisations throughout the United Kingdom. Its website indicates that it has accumulated more than 1,250 customer reviews on Trustpilot. The company also warns about the existence of impostor sites that falsely claim to have BASC approval.

Complementary services and audiences served

In addition to the medical certificate, ShootCert offers a renewal reminder service, bulk orders for business teams and support for police firearms departments. The company publishes informative content on topics such as depression and firearms licensing, subject access requests (SARs) for medical data by third parties, and the social and health benefits of clay pigeon shooting. Its materials include articles written by its medical director, such as the one originally published by BASC on depression and firearms licensing.

Registration and contact details

ShootCert Ltd. operates from a PO box in Northampton (NN2 1LE). Its registration number is 13749995 and its VAT number is 426430809. ShootCert® is a registered trademark of ShootCert Ltd. The site indicates a copyright range from 2020 to 2026 and that the website and hosting are the work of Sublime Media Ltd.

Location and contact

PO Box 1700 NORTHAMPTON NN2 1LE