Some confusion still exists over what does and does not need to be notified to the Home Office. This has been compounded by a further provision that comes into force on 14th March 2021. Full details can be found on the Home Office website here. However, in brief; Firearms deactivated to any UK legacy specification, i.e. prior to 8th April 2016 (white or blue certificates) should not be notified for possession or transfer at any time, unless they are re-deactivated to the curr