Application and notification forms

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Change of addresses and gun transfer notifications can now be sent to the E-mail address or via the Fax number in the right-hand column. Please make sure that full details of the address change or gun transfer are given to prevent any follow-up call.

Application for Firearms, Shot gun and Coterminous (rifle & shot gun)

• Application for a firearms certificate
• Application for a shot gun certificate
• Coterminous application (for both rifle and shot gun at the same time)

Application for a variation to a firearms certificate

Please note that you will need to enclose your current firearm certificate with the completed form. At question 19 enter all the firearms you wish to acquire including any unused variations from a previous request. Unused authorities are not automatically carried forward unless you request this.

• Application for a Variation fo a firearms certificate
• Variation Checklist

UK Visitors permits

This form should be used to apply for a shotgun and/or firearm visitor permit. A sponsor on behalf of the visitor should complete the application. The sponsor does not need to be a certificate holder. The completed application form should be forwarded to the police force area under which the sponsor resides. A fee is payable (see sub heading 'payment charges for certificates').

If the visitor is resident in an EU country, their original (a photocopy is acceptable)  European Firearms Pass will be needed with the application form. If the visitor is resident in a country which is not registered as part of the EU, another form of supporting documentation will be required such as a firearm certificate or hunting certificate . As a last option a letter from the visitor’s local police authority will be required stating that the police are happy for the visitor to use firearms/shotguns whilst in this country.

• Application For A Visitor's Firearm / Shot Gun Permit

Section 11(6) Authority – clay pigeon exemption

Use this form if you are organising a clay pigeon shooting event where non certificate holders may be participating.

• Clay Pigeon Exemption Form

Transfer of shotguns & firearms

This form should be used if you have sold or acquired a shotgun, firearm or other component part. The attached form is for your convenience only and is not an official form. If you have any queries on what information the licensing department requires, please contact them (see sub heading 'contact details').

• Transfer Of Shotguns & Firearms Form

Change of address for existing certificate holders

If you have just moved or know the impending date of your house move you will need to notify the Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit without undue delay. Failure to notify of such changes may result in prosecution. Please note that this forms one of the conditions on firearm and shotgun certificates. The attached form is for your convenience only and is not an official form.

• Change Of Address Form

Replacement firearm / shotgun certificate

If you have lost or had stolen your firearm or shotgun certificate you will need to apply for a replacement (fee payable). The attached form is for your convenience only and is not an official form.

• Replacement Firearm / Shotgun Certificate Form

Please include your payment when posting in your application. Please do not send cash.