IF YOU USE "AUTO FILL" ON ANY OF THESE FORMS PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE DETAILS ENTERED ARE CORRECT. PARTICULAR CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN ENTERING OTHER PEOPLES NAMES, DATES OF BIRTH AND ANY ADDRESSES.
Transfer of Shotguns and Firearms
If you have transferred, sold or purchased any shotguns or firearms, please complete our online form. The attached form is for Devon & Cornwall licence holders only. Failure to notify of such changes may result in prosecution. Please note that this forms one of the conditions on firearm and shotgun certificates.
You should demonstrate due diligence around Firearm and Shotgun certificates when selling or purchasing by carrying out checks to make sure that the buyers or sellers certificate is genuine.
General contact form
This form is for any general enquiry and should be used for all grant and renewal enquiries, including questions on the progress of your application; any questions regarding the seizure or removal of your guns, along with any questions relating to the future expiry of your licence.
You can also upload a copy of your completed GP / Medical letter. Please also use this form for CL55 notifications.
Change of address for existing certificate holders
If you have just moved you will need to notify the Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit without undue delay. The attached form is for Devon & Cornwall licence holders only. Failure to notify of such changes may result in prosecution. Please do not notify until the day you move.
Please note that this forms one of the conditions on firearm and shotgun certificates.
Please make sure that full details of the address change are given to avoid the need for a call.
Security Update.
If you have moved or changed your security you will need to notify the Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit without undue delay.
Replacement Firearm / Shotgun certificate
If you have lost or had stolen your firearm or shotgun certificate you will need to apply for a replacement (fee payable). The attached form is for your convenience only and is not an official form.
We will contact you for payment on receipt of the form. Please do not send cash.
Other contact methods
Main Firearms Licensing Office - 01392 225650
This line is open from 9.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday
Postal Address -
Firearms & Explosives Licensing Dept.
Devon and Cornwall Police Headquarters
Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
There are firearms enquiry offices based at the following police stations;
- Exeter
- Barnstaple
- Bodmin
- Cullompton
- Helston
- Launceston
- Newton Abbot
- Okehampton
- Plympton
Please note that not all of the above stations are open to members of the public. In addition, Firearms Enquiry Officers regularly conduct home visits and other operational duties, and may not be available for face-to-face appointments at their station that have not been pre arranged .
We would recommend contacting the Firearms Licensing Unit in advance to arrange an appointment or discuss your requirements before attending any police station.