How to apply for a firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate | Sussex Police

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We're currently working through a backlog, so you may experience some delays with your application. We'll aim to deal with applications for licence renewals in a timely way. Applying online is still the quickest way. See our guidance on the applications process during this time.

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Apply for or renew a firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate. Whether you’re a firearm owner, firearm dealer, shooting club member or planning to travel with firearms, answer a few quick questions and we’ll guide you to the right form and everything you need to complete it.

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Apply for a firearm certificate

Apply for a shotgun certificate

Apply for a firearm and shotgun certificate

Renew a firearm certificate

Renew a shotgun certificate

Renew a firearm and shotgun certificate

Renew a current firearm certificate and apply for a new shotgun certificate

Renew a shotgun certificate and apply for a new firearm certificate

Vary a firearm certificate one-for-one

Vary a firearm certificate with additional fire

Transfer ownership or dispose of a firearm or shotgun

Dealer - Register for a firearms dealer certificate as an individual

Dealer - Register for a firearms dealer certificate as a company

Dealer - Add a permanent place of business to a firearms dealer certificate 116

Dealer - Add a temporary place of business to a firearms dealer certificate 116A

Update a certificate to include less than 15kg of explosives for use in a firearm

Apply for a certificate to own less than 15kg of explosives for use in a firearm

Apply for a certificate to possess less than 15kg of explosives for use in a re-enactment

Apply for a certificate to acquire less than 15kg of explosives for use other than in a firearm or re-enactment

Apply for a certificate to acquire and store 15kg to 2000kg of explosives

Apply for a certificate to acquire more than 2000kg of explosives

Apply for a certificate to travel with a firearm to the UK from a country outside the EU

Apply for a certificate to travel with a firearm to the UK from an EU country

Apply for a certificate to travel with a firearm from the UK to a country outside the EU

Apply for a certificate to travel with a firearm from the UK to an EU country

Out of jurisdiction - Apply for or renew a firearm or shotgun certificate outside our jurisdiction

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