November 18, 2025 | Firearms and Explosives , Firearms Applications and Certificates
Request Number: FOI/16121
Category: Firearms and Explosives - Firearms Applications and Certificates
Subject: Firearm certificates
Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Question 1
The number of firearm certificates on issue as of 31st March 2025.
Answer
53,134 firearm certificates are issued as of 31st March 2025.
Question 2
The total number of firearms held by certificate holders as of 31st March 2025.
Answer
171,205 firearms are held by certificate holders as of 31st March 2025.