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Apply for or renew a firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate. Whether you’re a firearm owner, firearm dealer, shooting club member or planning to travel with firearms, answer a few quick questions and we’ll guide you to the right form and everything you need to complete it.
Apply for a certificate to acquire and store 15kg to 2000kg of explosives
Step 1: Familiarise yourself with the Explosives Regulations 2014.
Step 2: Download and complete the Application for a Storage Licence Under the Explosives Regulations 2014 form (Form ER2).
You'll need these details:
Step 3: Check the Health and Safety and Nuclear (fees) Regulations 2016 to find the fee for your application.
Make out a cheque for this amount, payable to Northants PCC.
Step 4: Post your completed form to:
Firearms Licensing Unit
Police Headquarters
Wootton Hall
Northampton
NN4 0JQ
There are different fees depending on where the explosives will be stored and the duration of the certificate. Find which fees you'll need to pay.
We'll get in touch as quickly as possible if we have any questions about your application or need to ask for more information.