Hey O.P.

[Cynical Ninja]

Thanks OP. I never really took the time to look into the specifics before. But it looks as though some of the restrictions you have are similar to what we deal with.
Talking only shotguns now. Our barrel length is restricted to 18 ¹⁄₂ inches [ I believe it is] where yours is 24 inches, as well as a total length minimum restriction on ours. We also have limitations on the magazine capacity of a shotgun, however it is only in effect when water foul hunting and is 3 rounds. Do you have a age restriction? Ours is 18 for a long gun, and 21 for a hand gun. As well as restrictions on convicted felons , as well as people convicted of domestic abuse.
Now when it comes to rifles and hand guns they have there own rules.

I am a double barrel guy myself. I prefer a side by side rather than a over and under. I prefer the 12 gauge, but also use my 10 gauge. I prefer #5 shot in the 10 and #4 shot in the 12.

Now are hand guns totally restricted? Or is there a process to obtain a pistol?

No hand guns are not totally banned no matter how much retards like MF like to think they are. I don't usually copy and paste but................

All firearms in the United Kingdom must be licensed on either a firearm certificate (FAC) or a shotgun certificate.
Shotguns are defined in UK law as smoothbore firearms with barrels not shorter than 24" and a bore not larger than 2" in diameter, no revolving cylinder, and either no magazine or a non-detachable magazine that is not capable of holding more than two cartridges.[4][/sup] This effectively gives a maximum three round overall capacity, while shotguns with a capacity exceeding 2+1 rounds are subject to a firearm certificate. Shotguns thus defined are subject to a slightly less rigorous certification process.
A firearm certificate differs from a shotgun certificate in that justification must be provided to the police for each firearm; these firearms are individually listed on the certificate by type, calibre, and serial number. A shotgun certificate similarly lists type, calibre and serial number, but permits ownership of as many shotguns as can be safely accommodated. To gain permission for a new firearm, a "variation" must be sought, for which a fee is payable, unless the variation is made at the time of renewal, or unless it constitutes a one-for-one replacement of an existing firearm which is to be disposed of. The certificate also sets out, by calibre, the maximum quantities of ammunition which may be bought/possessed at any one time, and is used to record the purchasing of ammunition (except, optionally, where ammunition is both bought, and used immediately, on a range).
To obtain a firearm certificate, the police must be convinced that a person has "good reason" to own each gun, and that they can be trusted with it "without danger to the public safety or to the peace". Under Home Office guidelines, gun licenses are only issued if a person has legitimate sporting or work-related reasons for owning a gun. Since 1946, self-defence has not been considered a valid reason to own a gun. The current licensing procedure involves: positive verification of identity, two referees of verifiably good character who have known the applicant for at least two years (and who may themselves be interviewed and/or investigated as part of the certification), approval of the application by the applicant's own family doctor, an inspection of the premises and cabinet where guns will be kept and a face-to-face interview by a Firearms Enquiry Officer (FEO) also known as a Firearms Liaison Officer (FLO). A thorough background check of the applicant is then made by Special Branch on behalf of the firearms licensing department. Only when all these stages have been satisfactorily completed will a license be issued.
Any person who has spent more than three years in prison is automatically banned for life from obtaining a gun licence.[5][/sup]
Any person holding a gun licence must comply with strict conditions regarding such things as safe storage. These storage arrangements are
checked by the police before a license is first granted, and on every renewal of the licence. A local police force may impose additional conditions on ownership, over and above those set out by law. Failure to comply with any of these conditions can mean forfeiture of the gun licence and surrender of any firearms to the police. The penalty for possession of a prohibited firearm without a certificate is currently a mandatory minimum five year prison sentence and an uncapped fine.[6][/sup]
In addition, the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 increased restrictions on the use, ownership, sale and manufacture of both airguns and imitation firearms.[7][/sup]