Application forms for endorsements relating to pistols, restricted weapons, prohibited weapons, prohibited firearms and magazines.

Firearms Registry requirements apply from 24 June 2023

The first time you apply for a licence or endorsement from 24 June 2023, you must register all arms items in your possession within 30 days.

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Guidance

We recommend you apply online using MyFirearms as it may take longer to process PDF forms.

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Endorsements

Please refer to each form for information about how to submit your application.

How to complete a PDF form

If you're unable to apply online through MyFirearms, you can apply using a PDF form.

Note: Applications submitted using a PDF form may take longer to process due to the manual handling involved. If you need help applying online, call 0800 844 431 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Download and complete the relevant PDF form on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. 

To edit, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.

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Print and sign the completed form.

Alternatively, you can print the form and complete it by hand. Please write clearly to avoid delays in processing your application.

Bona fide collector

Use this form to apply for an endorsement to possess pistols, restricted weapons, prohibited firearms and prohibited magazines as a bona fide collector.

Broadcaster, theatrical, living history, and theatrical armourer

Use this form to apply for an endorsement to possess pistols, restricted weapons, prohibited firearms and prohibited magazines for the purposes of film or theatre productions as a broadcaster, theatrical, living history, and theatrical armourer.

Dealer employee

Use this form to apply for an endorsement to handle pistols, restricted weapons, prohibited firearms and prohibited magazines possessed by the dealer as part of business activities, as a dealer employee.

Memento and heirloom

Use this form to apply for an endorsement to possess pistols, restricted weapons, prohibited firearms and prohibited magazines as an heirloom or memento.

Pistol target shooting

Use the first form to apply for an endorsement to possess pistols for target pistol shooting.

Clubs should use the second form to support an individual’s application to possess pistols for target pistol shooting.

 

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