Moderators

Legal notice: moderators are sold only to holders of a valid Firearm Certificate (FAC). Since 29 June 2026 a moderator no longer has to be authorised on your certificate (Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 44). But under section 2A of the Firearms Act 1968 it is an offence to possess a sound moderator or flash suppressor for a Section 1 firearm without a firearm or shotgun certificate, unless an exemption applies. If you buy one without a valid certificate, you are breaking the law. The maximum penalty is a fine of up to £1,000. This applies in England, Wales and Scotland. In Scotland, moderators for air weapons still need an Air Weapon Certificate.