New application form for firearm renewal introduced
October 22, 2021A new application form has been introduced for renewal of firearm licenses. The application form is available in the Ministry’s website.
Individuals and institutes possessing firearms can download the application from the Ministry’s website and duly completed forms can be forwarded to the Ministry of Defence or to relevant District Secretariats.
As informed earlier renewal of firearm licenses for the upcoming year (2022) will be carried out from 01st December 2021 to 28th February 2022.
Firearm licenses will not be renewed after the end of the deadline (Feb 28, 2022).
According to Act 22 of the Firearms Ordinance, possession of firearms without a valid license is a punishable act by law.