The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) was established in 2005 by an Act of Parliament as a statutory organization within the Ministry of National Security.

The Authority will streamline and standardize the granting, renewal and revocation of firearm licences and all the attendant processes thereof. This will serve to modernize and regulate the licensing of firearms in Jamaica in keeping with worldwide standards. The Firearm Licensing Authority will also act as a centralized administrative body and database repository.

The new systems implemented by the FLA will improve the services offered to firearm holders and the public. Some important functions will be:

To implement a transparent and accountable system for the issue of Firearm Licenses.

To ensure proper and standardized Training Certification in the Safe Use and Care of firearms. 

To develop and maintain a modern computerized Ballistic Identification Database

Finally the Police Force and its specialized divisions will still have vital and important investigative, monitoring and enforcement roles.

FIREARM SAFETY TIPS

  • Treat every firearm as being loaded >

    Treat every firearm as being loaded. If it has not been continually in your possession, there is a chance that it may be loaded. If you have not personally checked it, assume that it is loaded.

  • Always check that the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction >

    Always check that the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. Do not point a loaded or unloaded firearm at anybody, or at anything you do not wish to shoot.  This is one of the most important safety precautions and should be faithfully followed until it becomes a habit.     

  • Unless in storage, never leave firearms unattended >

    Unless in storage, never leave firearms unattended. Never leave a firearm  lying about the house. 

  • Keep out of reach of Children >

    Make sure your firearms and ammunition are always kept out of the reach of children. Children are inquisitive and could match ammunition with a firearm and accidentally discharge it creating grave danger to themselves and others.   

  • Avoid Horseplay >

    Never "skylark" or engage in "horseplay" when you have a firearm in your hands. This is irresponsible behaviour and can result in a serious accident.   

  • Never mix alcohol or drugs with firearms use >

    Never mix alcohol or drugs with firearms use. Alcohol dulls and slows mental and physical faculties. Alertness is essential to proper and safe firearms use
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NEWS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  -  Wednesday, December 5, 2018

 

FLA to launch Full Enforcement Campaign for the New Year

 

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Since June 2017, the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) has been conducting a series of compliance and enforcement drives geared at achieving full compliance of licensed firearm holders.

Following this, the FLA is advising that as of Thursday, January 3, 2019, the Authority will commence a full enforcement drive in accordance with the law. This enforcement drive will see the FLA providing the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with the list of licence holders who have not renewed their licences for years; to have these persons charged under the provisions of the Firearms Act. The law requires all firearm licences to be renewed annually, with rounds accounted for and weapons inspected, failing to do so carries a penalty of up to twelve months’ imprisonment or a fine of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).

The Authority has also begun discussions with the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) to implement a system where an alert will be placed at all airports on delinquent licence holders who are leaving the island.

The FLA would like to stress the importance of compliance of all licensed firearm holders as owning a licensed firearm is a serious responsibility and must be treated as such.

The Authority promotes firearm safety and responsibility, and as such, urges licensed firearm holders to, at all times, be compliant and submit to the law, rules and regulations governing the issuance of their licences. 

The Authority encourages all delinquent firearm licence holders to make themselves compliant before Thursday, January 3, 2019, so as to avoid any possible consequence under the law. The Authority believes that licensed firearm holders must exhibit great responsibility in the safe use and handling of their firearms, and at all times respect and uphold the law.

 

For further information, please contact:
Toni-Ann Kelly – Corporate Communications Officer
Corporate Planning & Client Relations Unit
Firearm Licensing Authority
Telephone: (876) 927-6073-75: Ext: 2300 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: http://www.fla.gov.jm

PRESS RELEASE
NEWS MEDIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

FLA discontinues issuance of individual import permits

KINGSTON, Jamaica. November 12, 2018 – The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) seeks to advise the public that we will no longer be granting import permits to individuals for the importation of their own firearms. All approved applicants seeking to acquire firearms should consult exclusively with a Licensed Firearm Dealer for purchase.

The list of all FLA Approved Firearm Dealers and their contact details are issued with letters of approval and is also available on the FLA’s website. The office can be contacted for additional information on Dealers if needed.

This measure taken will come into effect immediately and as such all relevant parties are expected to abide by the changes stipulated. Please be guided that all persons seeking exemptions are asked to contact the Ministry of National Security directly.

This new policy direction of the Authority, in its effort to ensure that the policy and procedures stipulated by the Ministry of National Security are adhered to, will be fully enforced. FLA continues in its stance to ensure transparency by way of restoring trust with the public and building integrity.

 

For further information, please contact:
Ms. Shavelle Mayler
Corporate Communications Officer
Firearm Licensing Authority
91A Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Tel: 876-927-6057/927-51-60 ext:2300
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PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The Firearm Licensing Authority wishes to advise ALL firearm licence applicants who had submitted applications withing the period 2016 or before, and have not received an update from the Authority regarding the stastus of their application, to contact the Authority as soon as possible.

Please see contact details below:

Tel: 876-927-5158-60 / 876-927-6057-59
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OFFICE HOURS:

Mondays - Thursdays
8:30am - 4:00pm
&
Fridays
8:30am - 3:00pm

Headquarters
91A Old Hope Road
Kingston 6

Regional Offices

Shop # 9, Bogue City Centre         &                     Shop G15, James Plaza
Bogue, Montego Bay, St. James                             24 Hargreaves, Mandeville

 

Website: www.fla.gov.jm
“Promoting Firearm Safety and Responsibility”

 

PUBLIC ADVISORY

The Firearm Licensing Authority wishes to advise ALL Firearm Licence Holders that as a part of its trust to drive compliance, a Late Fee has been implemented and will take effect on September 3, 2018.

The late fee will apply as follows:

  • To ALL Firearm Licence Holders who failed to renew their licence up to six (6) months or more after their birthday;
  • The amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) will be charged as a late fee as per occasion and not per firearm licence.
  • The late fee will only apply once and not for each year.

All other applicable renewal fees as per firearm will remain as is.

Please be informed and feel free to contact any of our offices listed below for further information.

Headquarters
91A Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Telephone: 927-5158-60 /927-6057-59

 

Regional Offices

Shop # 9, Bogue City Centre         &                     Shop G15, James Plaza
Bogue, Montego Bay, St. James                             24 Hargreaves, Mandeville

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Website: www.fla.gov.jm

“Promoting Firearm Safety and Responsibility”

 

NB: THE APPLICATION OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED LATE FEE DOES NOT PREVENT FIREARM LICENCE HOLDERS FROM BEING ARRESTED AND/OR CHARGED BY THE POLICE IF THEIR LICENCES ARE NOT CURRENT!!!

INVITATION TO TENDER - Security Guard Services

The Firearm Licensing Authority invites tenders from Suitably qualified security providers for the Provision of Security Guard Services.

 

SCOPE OF WORK

To Provide armed and unarmed Security Officers;
To provide Supervisor for Security Personnel on a 24-hr basis for premises located at:

  • Head Office: 91A Old Hope Road, Kingston 6.
  • Montego Bay Regional Office: Bogue City Centre, Montego Bay, St. James
  • Mandeville Regional Office: James Warehouse Plaza, Mandeville, Manchester
  • Ocho Rios Regional Office (Proposed)

Specific assignments will require the position of Security Officers at predetermined strategic locations as well as patrol. Officers will have the responsibility to monitor all activities on the premises identified above and make daily reports on these activities.

 

ELIGIBILTY OF CONTRACTOR

Companies responding to the tenders should:

• Submit a valid National Contract Commission (NCC) Certificate in the grade and category of SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES;

• Present a valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)/Letter (TCL);

• Proof of registration with the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA);

• Demonstrate competence and experience in the provision of similar services to industrial and  commercial properties;

• Submit a Bid Securing Declaration as outlined in the RFP Document.

 

TENDER DOCUMENT

Interested companies are required to collect Tender Packages as at Monday July 30, 2018, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

 

FEE

No Fee is required.

 

RETURN OF TENDERS

Completed Tenders should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes and should bear the following identifying marks:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FLA-07-18/002

PROCUREMENT OF SECURITY SERVICES

Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA)

Tenders are to be deposited in the Tender Box located in the Lobby of

FLA’s Head Office at 91A Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 and will be received no later than 10:00a.m. on Tuesday August 28, 2018.

 

OPENING OF TENDERS

Public opening of tenders will be on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at 10:15a.m.
In the Board Room located on the Ground Floor of the FLA Head Office. Bidders or their representatives are invited to attend.

 

Firearm Licensing Authority reserves the right:

  • not accept the lowest bid;
  • Reject or accept any or all tenders or to annul the tender process at any time prior to the award of the contract without incurring any liability.

 

In order to collect documentation and further information please contact:

Firearm Licensing Authority
91A Old Hope Road, Kingston 6.
Telephone: 927-5158 (60)

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