Firearms Licensing
24/03/2020
Until further notice and after consideration of current Government advice, the following applies
- We will not be processing any grant applications or variations. This is not a refusal, we are simply suspending these processes as non-essential at this time
- We will continue to send out renewal reminders and advise that you respond to this within 2 weeks, to avoid any unnecessary lodging of weapons. We are not conducting any home visits at this time. All renewal applications will be conducted by telephone.
- Telephone service – we will now be opening the telephone lines to the public on a daily basis between the hours of 10am to 1pm. Please note that these hours are contrary to the voicemail automated message and may be subject to change.
- Please only call where absolutely necessary, having researched the website in the first instance.
- We will be regularly monitoring the advice given by Government and West Yorkshire Police and updating this website accordingly. Circumstances are changing on a daily basis and we will endeavour to keep you informed via this website.
- Please familiarise yourselves with the non-personal means of contacting us below. These remain up to date.
- Please do not visit HQ reception to hand deliver any licensing related items
25/03/2020
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We are currently receiving many phone calls and e mails from certificate holders asking if they can continue shooting over land. Our response is for you to follow the latest government advice to help tackle the coronavirus emergency.
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Please do not contact the department regarding this issue as the response will be as above.
About us
The Department is responsible for issuing just short of 14,000 certificates for firearms, shotguns and explosives to residents within West Yorkshire. We also provide information and advice for Police Officers, Police Staff and members of the public relating to the lawful ownership of firearms.
The primary objectives of the West Yorkshire Police Firearms Licensing Department are to;
- Protect public safety by preventing foreseeable or avoidable harm;
- Deliver an efficient licensing process that is proportionate, rigorous, cost effective, fair and timely;
- Provide a fair and transparent service to the public.
Firearms Licensing Application Forms and Fees
To apply for a firearm or shotgun certificate, please read the below information carefully.
Download and print the appropriate statutory form from the 'Forms' section below and make sure you physically sign it. Please use the following check list before sending:
- Have you enclosed one photograph?
- Have you enclosed a cheque or postal order to the correct fee?
- Have you completed the application form?
Please note, the photograph provided must be a recent photograph and of a true likeness. If your application is not fully complete, it will be returned to you with a compliment slip. This will delay the grant or renewal process.
Please send all correspondence to:
Firearms Licensing Department
West Yorkshire Police
PO Box 9
Wakefield
WF1 3QP
Fees
Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to 'PCC West Yorkshire'.
Payments can be made via debit/credit card over the telephone. If you wish to pay via this method, please leave a note with your application and an Officer will be in touch to take the required card details once your application has been received.
Please note, we cannot accept cash payments.
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Grant of Firearm Certificate |
£88.00 |
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Renewal of Firearm Certificate |
£62.00 |
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Grant of Shotgun Certificate |
£79.50 |
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Renewal of Shotgun Certificate |
£49.00 |
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Co-terminous Grant of Shotgun and Firearm Certificates |
£90.00 |
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Co-terminous Renewal of Shotgun and Firearm Certificates |
£65.00 |
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Co-terminous Grant of Shotgun Certificate and Renewal of Firearm Certificate |
£90.00 |
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Co-terminous Grant of Firearm Certificate and Renewal of Shotgun Certificate |
£90.00 |
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Grant / Renewal of Registered Firearms Dealer |
£200.00 |
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Individual Visitors’ Permit |
£20.00 |
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Group of Visitors’ Permit (groups of six or more) |
£100.00 |
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Grant of Game Fairs |
£13.00 |
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Replacement Certificate |
£4.00 |
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Firearms Variation (not like for like) |
£20.00 |
Forms
Please note, if you are submitting a Form 201V to vary firearm certificate as a target shooter, in the good reason box found in Section 13 of the form, please state the discipline(s) for which the firearm is requested (such as prone, single shot precision, gallery, practical shotgun, etc.) as this will save us from coming back to you for this information.
One for one variations are free of charge (providing the application is received within 7 days of sale). However, if you would like to add any additional authorities this will cost £20 per application.
Contact Us
In an emergency, always dial 999!
The Firearms Licensing Department work Monday - Friday. You can contact us in one of the following ways:
Address
Firearms Licensing Department
West Yorkshire Police
PO Box 9
Wakefield
WF1 3QP
Telephone
01924 292310, 292312, 292330
Our telephone hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1000 - 1400 hours
Fax: 01924 292236
You can find us on Twitter for updates and useful information: @WYP_FirearmsLic
Have you purchased or sold a firearm? Have you moved house? Click here for our online notification forms.
Click here to read security advice from BASC and the National Crime Agency.
Learn more about Firearms Licensing on GOV.UK
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