Zambia - Obtain a Firearm Certificate (Licence)
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ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person
- To apply for a firearm license in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the police service of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
- Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the police station present in the applicant’s respective block.
- Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill-in all the necessary information in the application form.
- Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
- Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
- After the completion and verification of all the documents, a provisional certificate will be accessible.
- Upon the issuance of the Provisional Firearm Certificate, the applicant has to purchase a firearm from any Registered/Licensed Firearms dealer.
- Upon completion of this process, the applicant will be eligible for firearm license from Police Headquarters.
- The applicant gets the license in a stipulated period of time.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Lifting of fingerprints from any nearest Police station.
- Copy of the ID card (NRC or Passport).
- Issuance of competency from any Police Station.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Police Service Headquarters
Government Rd,
Lusaka, Zambia
Phone Number: 254534 or 254411
email address: [email protected]
Contact link.
EligibilityEdit
- A person should be a minimum of twenty-one years.
- The applicant should be fit and proper: such a person should be someone who is stable and responsible i.e., s/he is not violent, nor involved in domestic violence or abuse or dependent on alcohol or narcotics.
FeesEdit
- Application Fee: Pay the fee as per the authority request.
ValidityEdit
- This licence is valid for 3 years and is subject to renewal.
Documents to UseEdit
- Find application form on page 80 of this pdf file application form.
Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- The processing time depends on all the documents verification.
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InstructionsEdit
If any person-
- Purchases, acquires or has in his possession any firearm or ammunition without holding a firearm license in respect thereof or otherwise than as authorised by such licence, or, in the case of ammunition, in quantities in excess of those so authorised.
- Fails to comply with any condition subject to which a firearm license is held by him; he shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred and twelve thousand five hundred penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fifteen years, or to both.
Required InformationEdit
- Applicant's surname (or last name)
- Other names (forenames)
- Date and place of birth
- Address (residential)
- Address (postal)
- Occupation
- Nationality
- National Registration Card No.
- Particulars of Passport (Non-Zambians only)
- Particulars of firearm(s) and ammunition for which certificate is required
- Firearms Quantity, calibre and type applied for
Need for the DocumentEdit
- The license is an official proof for the holder to keep firearm(s).
Information which might helpEdit
- The firearm act of Zambia link.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
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OthersEdit
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