Licence

Auctioneer's permit for firearms and ammunition (Northern Ireland)

You need an auctioneer's permit from the police to sell firearms or ammunition by auction in Northern Ireland

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You need permission from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to sell firearms and ammunition by auction in Northern Ireland.

How to apply

Download an application form from the PSNI website.

You’ll need to provide details about:

  • yourself
  • the firearms owner
  • the items to be sold
  • date you propose to take possession of the items
  • any public viewings
  • the auction itself
  • the security arrangements when the items are in your possession

Return your completed application to the PSNI Firearms and Explosives Branch.

Firearms and Explosives Branch
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Lisnasharragh
42 Montgomery Road
BELFAST
BT6 9LD

Fines and penalties

It’s a criminal offence to act as a firearms auctioneer without a permit from the PSNI.