Exhibitors who intend to sell/display guns at The Game Fair must hold a current valid Registered Firearms Dealer Certificate (RFD). Information about how to apply for an RFD will be provided separately. If your RFD certificate was issued by Three Valley's Police (local police force covering Blenheim) you must inform Three Valley's police that you are Exhibiting at The Game Fair. If your RFD was issued by another police force in the U.K., then you must apply to Three Valley's for a temporary RFD. Please be aware that an application for an RFD is not a risk assessment. General and fire risk assessments are also required. For further information regarding RFD certificates please email lee.hurst@thegamefair.org. All staff handling guns on the stand must be listed as a servant on the RFD.
All firearms on display must be secured with an appropriate chain or suitable fixing fed through the trigger guard, except when being handled for demonstration. Versions of pistols, revolvers (including replicas), toys, pea shooters and crossbows must not be displayed, sold, or used as promotional material. Catapults may be displayed and used as part of an official range. In addition to the above, all legal firearm and police requirements must be met by Exhibitors, this includes adhering to age restrictions. Open or unprotected blades of any description must be safely displayed in a lockable cabinet.
The Organisers reserve the right to decline or shut down any exhibit that they deem to be unacceptable or offensive, and request any such items be removed from the stand. All employees on the stand must be trained and aware of the handling/Exhibiting guidelines. Suitable age restriction signage must be clearly on display. Be aware that Trading Standards Officers will be at the show and may use underage test purchasers to verify that non-sale of knives to under 18s is being enforced.
Applications for a temporary RFD must be submitted to Thames Valley Police by 7th June 2024
Please click on link below to be directed to the temporary RFD application form:
Temp RFD fee can be paid via BACS and enclosed with the application::
NatWest – Kidlington
Sort Code 60-12-47
Account number 50958704
Reference – Business name
The application and fee can be forwarded to firearmslicensing@thamesvalley.police.uk
Please mark 'Blenheim Game Fair 2024' and include a copy of your insurance docs with your application.