Firearms certificates are issued by the parishes.
You can get an application form from your parish hall and you must return it there. If you are visiting Jersey and need a temporary firearm certificate, you now need to apply online.
By law, if you own any firearms (including shotguns and air weapons) or ammunition, you must have a valid firearm certificate. A firearm certificate is valid for 5 years.
You can get a firearm certificate application form from your parish hall. You can also use this form for the renewal of a certificate, or for a variation of a certificate (if you wish to get further firearms, or increase the amount / type of ammunition, you must first get authorisation from your parish connétable. You must return your completed form to your parish hall.
With your completed application form, you'll also need to submit:
You should read through the application form guidance notes before you apply - you can also download these below.
Download firearm certificate application form guidance notes
The visitor firearms permit application has now moved to an online process including payment.
From 6th February 2017, anyone visiting the island who is intending to bring any firearms to Jersey will be required to complete an online application and payment form.
Please note that ALL air weapons will require a visitors’ permit for use in Jersey
The Visitors permit will cost £20, with a discount available for group applications (6 or more permits) being £100. Once issued a permit will be valid for 12 months.
Payment will be taken at the end of the online process
Applications should be made at least 30 days' prior to your arrival in Jersey.
Links to online form and payment
Single application
Any further enquiries should be made to : FirearmsIndex@jersey.police.je
