Deactivated firearms

To tell DoJ about your ownership of a deactivated firearm after 8 April 2016 read the guidance and complete the possession of a deactivated firearm form at:

• Forms for possession or transfer of deactivated firearms

Transfer of a deactivated firearm form

You need to tell DoJ about the transfer of a deactivated firearm to another person or organisation before the transfer takes place or as soon as possible after the transfer.  You do not need to tell DoJ if the transfer is for a period of 14 days or less. 

Read the guidance and complete the transfer of a deactivated firearm form at:

• Forms for possession or transfer of deactivated firearms

Send completed forms to:  deactivatedfirearms@justice-ni.gov.uk  or

Fines

You could be fined £200 if you fail to tell DoJ you own or transfer a deactivated firearm.