Jamaica - Dispose Firearm

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The organisation in Charge of Firearms in Jamaica is the Firearms Licencing Authority (FLA) and you can view there contact details through this link: Link however, if you need to dispose your firearm, you can do so through a legally registered firearms dealer in you region
2. Visit the Dealers office to obtain the firearm disposal permit application form or download load it form the FLA website: Link and scrolled to find “Disposal permit”then click on it to open the form or down the form directly via this link: Link
3. Once you have obtained the form, fill section A and B with the correct information and then prepare all the required supporting documents for your application as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below.
4. Visit the Firearms dealer office to submit the complete application for the disposal permit including the firearm and ammunition.
5. The dealer will receive and verify your disposal application and safe keep the firearm and ammunition for collection by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA).
6. Then the dealer will contact the FLA and forward you application to the FLA for processing
7. The FLA will review the disposal application and approve it then prepare and issue you a firearm disposal permit valid for thirty days to facilitate sale or transfer of the firearm.

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Required Documents

• Complete application form
• Firearm
• Licence card
• Ammunition

Security companies to submit these documents:

• Firearm licence card
• licence fee certificate
• A letter indicating that the security guard is no longer employed to the company and the effective date.

Office Locations & Contacts

Firearm Licensing Authority Headquarters
91A Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica, W.I.
Tel: (876) 927-5159 - 60 or 927-6057 - 59.
Email: [email protected]

Montego Bay Regional Office
Shop 9, Bogue City Centre
Bogue, Montego Bay, St. James
Tel: (876) 978-0245

Mandeville Regional Office
Shop G15, James Warehouse Plaza
Mandeville,Manchester
Tel: (876) 927-6073 or (876) 927-6075
(876) 618-0487 (Digicel)
Jamaica W.I.
Tel: (876) 927-5159 60
Website: Link
Contact Details: link

Eligibility

• Firearm holders who wish to dispose their firearms

Fees

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Validity

• The Firearm disposal permit is valid for thirty days

Documents to Use

• Application form for Firearm Disposal Permit:Link

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Processing Time

• Within 5 working days

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Instructions

• The licence for the firearm must be current and if not then all outstanding fees must be paid first before the process can be completed.

Required Information

• License holder details
• Firearm and ammunition details
• Firearm storage information

Need for the Document

• Disposal of firearm and obtaining the firearm disposal permit, allows the holder of a firearm license/permit to relinquish their legal authority to carry and or use a specific firearm

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• FLA: Link

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