Firearms Licensing

On the following pages you will find advice to help you understand some of the requirements for granting the renewal of shotgun and firearms certificates.

Lancashire's firearms policy is based on ensuring that public safety is never jeopardised. Our work, including the necessary vetting of each and every applicant, inevitably takes time.

Every effort is made to ensure that each application is processed quickly and efficiently - applicants can assist in the matter by ensuring that their paperwork is submitted correctly and on time.

This section of the website is dedicated to helping you submit your application correctly first time.

• To see a firearms application checklist and to download application forms click here
• For firearm and shotgun security measures click here

Firearms Licensing Department Contact Details

Please use the information below if you need to contact the Lancashire Constabulary Firearms Licensing Department.

Post:Firearms Licensing Department, Lancashire Constabulary, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SB

Telephone: 01772 413633 or 01772 412417

Email: HQ-FirearmsLicensing@Lancashire.pnn.police.uk