Quick Answer
Answers for shotgun certificates, Section 1 and Section 2 shotguns, borrowing, storage, and clay shooting. Use this page as the topic index, then follow the individual answers for practical detail.
Questions in this topic
- Can I borrow a shotgun in the UK?
- Can I lend my shotgun to another certificate holder?
- Can I shoot clays without a shotgun certificate?
- Can I travel with a shotgun in a car?
- Can I use a pump-action shotgun on a shotgun certificate?
- Do I need an FAC for a semi-auto shotgun?
- Do I need to record shotgun cartridge use?
- How many cartridges can I hold on a shotgun certificate?
- What are the rules for storing shotgun cartridges?
- What is a Section 1 shotgun in the UK?
- What is a Section 2 shotgun?
- What is the difference between shotgun certificate and firearms certificate?
- What shotgun can I use for clay shooting?
- What shotgun chokes are used for clay shooting?
- What should new shotgun certificate holders record?
Related Vectis blog guides
- How to Book Your First UK Shooting Taster Day in 2026: Clay, Rifle, and Club Options
- How Often Should You Clean a Shotgun in the UK? Wet Weather, Proof Marks, and Safe Storage
- What Are CPSA Classifications in Clay Shooting and How Do They Work?
- Can You Borrow a Shotgun or Rifle in the UK? Legal Rules for Guests and New Shooters
- How to Dry and Protect Your Shotgun After Wet Weather in the UK
Practical Bottom Line
Start with the question closest to your current decision, then keep the related records in Vectis so your certificate, ammunition, and shooting evidence stays organised.