Weapons and Amourers
Key Points

Key Points

Any firearm, air gun, starting pistol or similar weapon when in the UK must be under the control of a vetted armourer
There can be exceptions for replicas and deactivated weapons but each occasion must be risk assessed and cleared with BBC Safety.
Outside the UK a competent local armourer may be engaged if they meet the vetting criteria
The competent person in control of the weapon must be present whenever the firearm, arrow, projectile or missile is being discharged or a sharp edged sword/knife is used for a programme sequence
It is always best practice to inform local police when using weapons and especially where there is a possibility of the public being concerned.