How much does a firearm/shot gun certificate cost?
Current fees for Firearm Certificates:
Grant: £50.00
Renewal: £40.00
Variation: £26.00
Current fees for Shotgun Certificates:
Grant: £50.00
Renewal: £40.00
For more information see also the coterminous certificate page.
Who do I make cheques payable to?
Hampshire Police Authority.
How long does my firearm/shot gun certificate last for?
Both last for five years each.
Can my partner or member of my family transport my firearm or shot gun for me?
Not unless they hold either a certificate or a permit in their own right for the firearms.
What makes me a prohibited person from possessing firearms?
Sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three months or more will prohibit an individual for five years from release. Sentenced to three years or more will prohibit an individual for life.
At which point does an air weapon require a certificate?
Air rifles over 12-feet pounds muzzle energy require a certificate. Air pistols over 6-feet pounds muzzle energy are prohibited.
How old must I be to have possession of a firearm/shot gun.
See the possession by minors page.
How do I get a firearm/shot gun certificate?
Decide which certificate you need to apply for and then request an application form either by phone or by email.
Who do I send my application to?
Firearms and Explosives Licensing Department,
Police Headquarters
West Hill
Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DB
How long does an application take to process?
Approximately six to eight weeks on grants and renewals.
Must I declare all convictions?
Yes, including all traffic convictions and any offences committed abroad.
Must I notify sales and/or acquisitions?
Firearms legislation requires that all notifications must be sent to the above address in writing, including sales/acquisitions abroad; we do accept faxes and e-mail notifications.
What is the process for destroying or disposing of a firearm?
Arrangements should be made either with a registered firearms dealer or at a police station, with notification by post to the address shown above. When are reminders sent out?Reminders are sent out to renew certificates eight weeks prior to expiry. The onus remains on you to ensure that you renew the certificate prior to expiry and submit the application in good time.
To help us to help you, applications should be made within two weeks of receipt to allow the completion of renewal enquiries prior to expiry.
Must I notify a change of address?
Conditions on your certificate state you must notify a change of permanent address. Take a copy of the certificate and post the original to the above address with a short note stating when the change will take effect.
