Firearms
**IMPORTANT - EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGES NOTIFICATION**
Dear FAC Holders, Clubs and Dealerships
In response to national Police ICT changes, Police Service of Northern Ireland email addresses are changing.
From 21st February 2021, Firearms Branch and other emails will no longer feature .pnn in the address – it will then become: Firearms@psni.police.uk
Please update your contact lists and share this announcement with your peers, members and customers, respectively. Following 21st it is highly likely we will not receive your correspondence if you send to the old FEB email that has “pnn” in the address.
**END OF NOTIFICATION**
Our General Enquiries Helpline is now open. Calls will be answered, via the non emergency number 101, Tuesday – Thursday each week between 2pm – 4pm.
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the dedicated online help desk (0800 7839899) will remain suspended.
You will need to obtain a certificate from the police before you can purchase or own any firearm or ammunition in Northern Ireland. Our obligation is to protect the public and ensure their safety, which is why there are certain laws that anyone owning or using firearms must follow.
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Online Application Information
Firearms Online Forms
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Browser and Operating System Guidance
Browser and Operating System Guidance
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One On / One Off Transactions via a Firearms Dealer
More information on one-on / one-off transactions.
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What is a Firearm?
Definition of a Firearm which relates to Firearms Licensing and applications.
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Latest Updates
Here you will find the latest news, updates and information regarding firearms ownership and licensing in Northern Ireland.
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Banded System
What is it and what firearms are listed?
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Firearms and Explosives Branch Performance
Find monthly performance figures as part of our commitment to an open and transparent service.
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Travel Information
There are different laws in Northern Ireland than the rest of the UK and you will need to be aware of these differences if you intend to travel with your firearm.
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Safe Firearm Storage
It is your responsibility to ensure that your firearms and ammunition are stored safely and securely at all times.
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Know the Law
The Firearms (NI) Order 2004 states that, unless exempted, a firearm certificate is required for the purchase and possession of firearms and ammunition in Northern Ireland.
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Referee Verification
Referee Verification Process
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Forms
Firearm Forms available for download.
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Fees
List of Licensing fees for firearms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some information that may help with your application
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Branch Opening Times
Details of the new Firearms and Explosive Branch telephone opening hours.
