Apply In-Person

1. To obtain a Gun Licence, the applicant has to submit an application Form along with the supporting documents and corresponding Fees, to the Firearms Licensing Office.
2. The Applicant can download the Form from the below link: Form Link.
3.  The Applicant must present the completed forms duly signed in person to Firearms Licensing Office, along with two (2) colour passport size photographs, bill of sale for the firearm and gun safe, driver’s license and identifying documents.
4. Applicant will be interviewed and the information on the application form verified with the document produced.
5. The Applicant is required to produce their legal status in the Bahamas, a copy of the first four (4) pages of their passport and driver’s license.
6. In the case where proof of firearm purchase cannot be obtained, a letter must be written stating where the firearm was purchased and how long the firearm was in your possession.
   

• Two colour passport size photographs
• Bill of sale for the firearm and gun safe
• Driver’s license and identifying documents
  

Royal Bahamas Police Force,
Ministry of National Security,
East Hill Street
P. O. Box N 458 and N 3020
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Web Site: Link
Email: info@rbpf.org
Phone:(242) - 322-4444
Fax: (242) - 328-2644
Contact Address Details link:Contact Link
Contact Details for Family Island Link:Contact Link

Applicant must be eighteen years or older.

Shotgun $50.00 Rifle $100.00.

The Validity of the License is as issued by the Firearms Licensing Office.

Application Form Link:Form Link

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It is required to get a gun license in Bahamas.

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