New Mandatory Certification Requirement for Personal Firearm License Holders
The Police Headquarters has announced that all holders of personal protection firearm licenses are now required to obtain a certificate confirming the operational condition and registration details of their firearms.
In accordance with the 2026 firearm license renewal process, license holders must present their firearm to the nearest police station once six months have elapsed since the renewal of their license.
During the inspection, police officers will:
- Verify the firearm’s operational condition.
- Confirm that the firearm’s serial number matches the number recorded on the license.
- Issue an official certification confirming the inspection results.
The directive was issued by the Security Council and applies to all individuals holding firearms for personal protection purposes.
Police further stated that this inspection process will be conducted every six months in the future. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has instructed all Officers-in-Charge of police stations and other senior police officials to carry out these inspections and issue the required certificates.
Accordingly, all personal firearm license holders who have renewed their licenses for 2026 are advised to submit their firearms to the nearest police station upon completion of the six-month period and obtain the required certificate confirming the firearm’s functionality and serial number verification.
