Application Instructions

The Firearm Dealer’s Licence Application form may be downloaded from the link below or collected at any of our offices across the island.

A single application form (FLA 202) should be completed and submitted to any FLA office with the following supporting documents:

  1. Two (2) passport sized photographs certified by a Justice of the Peace. NB: Stamp should include Justice of the Peace registration number. Photographs are to be taken on a white background (do not seal photos).
  2. Two (2) recommendations from any of the following categories of persons:
  • Minister of Religion (must be a Marriage Officer)
  • Justice of the Peace
  • School Principal
  • Gazetted Rank Police Officer (not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent)
  • Attorney-at-Law
  • Medical Doctor
  • Resident Magistrate
  • Member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)  (Major and above)
  • Member of Parliament

N.B.: All recommendations are to be addressed to the Firearm Licensing Authority. Applicant must be known to the referee for at least five (5) years.

  1. The names of two referees from any of the categories above.  

NB. Referees cannot be the same persons who provided the written   recommendations.

  1. Birth Certificate (original and photocopy).
  1. Proof of name change, if name has been changed: Marriage certificate, Deep Poll, or Divorce Decree.
  1. Valid Government issued ID (Passport, Driver’s Licence, Voter’s ID).
  1. Declaration of assets, liabilities, income to include source of funding.
  1. Individual Tax Compliance Certificate for applicant and partner(s).
  1. Proof of income (original and photocopy).

May include, but not limited to Bank Statement, Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation (for existing business).

  1. Original and photocopy of both the Licence Fee Receipt and fingerprint receipt MUST accompany the application package for submission.
  2. Proof of Trainer Certification from reputable organization(s) (optional).
  3. Trauma First Aid Certification (must not be expired).
  4.  Application fee (payable upon submission of application at the FLA office).
  5. Photograph of proposed location and structure (optional).
  6. Have at least three (3) years’ experience handling firearms (e.g JDF & JCF Personnel). If the applicant is not a member of the JDF or JCF he / she must be a firearm holder for at least three (3) years.

 Method of Submission

All application forms and supporting documents are to be submitted directly to the Firearm Licensing Authority at any of our locations across the island. Applications should be submitted in person.

Fingerprint Requirements

All applicants are required to obtain a fingerprint receipt from any office of the Inland Revenue Department (Tax Office) and complete the fingerprinting process at the Criminal Records Office. The Criminal Records Office will indicate on the fingerprint receipt that the fingerprint process was completed. Said receipt MUST then accompany the application package. 

Payment

The Licence Fee Receipt is obtained at the Firearm Licensing Authority. Debit card, credit card and cash transactions are accepted at the FLA.

Recommendations

Recommendations and authorization letters issued more than 6 months prior to the submission of the application will NOT be accepted.

Applicable Forms