Firearms and Explosives Licensing
The Police Scotland Firearm and Explosives Licensing function performs an important role across Scotland with licensing staff based in Aberdeen, Dumfries, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Glenrothes, and Inverness.
Our administrative function is supported by Firearm Enquiry Officers who carry out enquiry and visits to existing and future certificate holders across Scotland.
Within this area you will find information on:
- Applications and guidance for Firearms and Shotguns
- Applications and guidance for Air Weapons
- Applications and guidance for Explosives
- Applications and guidance for Registered Firearms Dealers
- Applications and guidance for Clubs
- Applications and guidance for Visitor Permits and 11(6) Authorities
- Guidance for Snares and Weapon Transfers
- Frequently Asked Questions (covering all areas above)
If in doubt you can contact your local Firearms Licensing Processing Centre by email/telephone with any queries you may have, details can be found in the PDF document at the bottom of this page.
Our phone lines will only be open to receive calls between 0900hrs and 1200hrs Monday to Friday.
Statistical Publications
Firearms Licensing Annual Statistical Publication 2020 - 2021
Firearms Licensing Annual Statistical Publication 2019 - 2020
Firearms Licensing Annual Statistical Publication 2018 - 2019
