Northern Ireland residents visiting Great Britain
Your Northern Ireland firearm certificate is valid in Great Britain and no other document is required.
Handguns are banned in Great Britain. You need special permission from the Secretary of State at the Home Office or Scottish Ministers to bring a handgun into relevant parts of Great Britain.
If you are travelling to another country then you may require a European Firearms Pass, a visitor’s authority in the specific country you are visiting.
Our specially trained officers are here to help with your enquiries and you can contact the Firearms and Explosives Branch by email: firearms@psni.pnn.police.uk or call your local police on 0845 600 8000 for more information.
