NPCC Firearms Licensing Portfolio - Strategic Demand Assessment

The Firearms Licensing Authorised Professional Practise (APP) will confirm that Chief Constables should develop a Strategic Demand Assessment (SDA). This ensures their force has the appropriate capacity and capability to meet firearms licensing-related demand.

The SDA should be undertaken against the underpinning aims and objectives:

• Prevent foreseeable or avoidable harm
• Manage risk and act decisively if risk is identified
• Be proportionate and timely
• Provide a fair, rigorous, transparent and consistent service to the public