The Firearms and Ammunition (Declaration of Arms) (Amendment) Regulation 2021 (the Amendment Regulation) has taken effect on 1 November 2021. Upon commencement of the Amendment Regulation, specific firearm component parts, i.e. barrel, chamber, cylinder, frame, body, receiver, breech block, bolt or other mechanism for containing the pressure of discharge at the rear of a chamber, will be within the definition of “arms” under the Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance (Cap. 238).
A person who contravenes the offence of “Possession of Arms or Ammunition without Licence” under the Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance shall be liable on conviction upon indictment to a fine at level 6 ($100,000) and to imprisonment for 14 years.
Tel. No.
2860 6538
Faxline:
2200 4323
Email:
Location:
12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (MTR Admiralty Station Exit D / Wan Chai Station Exit C)
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| Licence Fees |
| Security Services |
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Application for Licence for Possession (Security Guard) (PDF format) (Online Application - New application)  (Online Application - Renewal of Licence) |
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Application for Licence for Possession / Addition of Arms (For corporation that providing armed security guarding services) (PDF format) (Online Application - New Application) (Online Application - Addition of Arms) |
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Application for Renewal of Licence for Possession (For corporation that providing armed security guarding services) (PDF format) (Online Application – Renewal of Licence) |
| Information Notes - Application for Licence for Possession (Security Guard) |
| Information Notes - Application for Licence for Possession / Addition of Arms (For corporation that providing armed security guarding services) |
| Information Notes - Application for Renewal of Licence for Possession (For corporation that providing armed security guarding services) |
| Dealer’s Licence |
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Application for Dealer’s Licence (PDF Format) (Online Application - New application) |
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Application for Renewal of a Dealer's Licence (PDF format) (Online Application - Renewal of Licence) |
| Information Notes - Application for Arms Dealer’s Licence |
| Information Notes - Application for Renewal of Dealer’s Licence |
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Notice of Transactions (Receipt of Arms and Ammunition) (Pol.1050) (PDF format) (Excel Format) |
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Notice of Transactions (Disposal of Arms and Ammunition) (Pol.1051) (PDF format) (Excel Format) |
| Dealer's Register of Transactions (Movement of Arms and Ammunition) (Pol.1052) |
| Statement of Quantity and Description of Arms and Ammunition in Dealer's Possession (Pol.1053) (PDF format) (Excel Format) |
| Exemption |
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Application for Exemption
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Application for User Exemption (Not Applicable to Application for Exemption for Possession of Deactivated Firearms for Personal Collection) (PDF Format) (Online Application - New application) |
| Application for Renewal of Exemption (Applicable to All Types of Exemption,both Principle Holders and Users) (PDF Format) (Online Application - Renewal of Exemption) |
| Information Notes - Application for an Exemption |
| Application for Permission to use Modified Firearms and Blank Ammunition for Location Filming |
| Arms Instructor Authorization |
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Application for Authorization as an Arms Instructor (PDF Format) (Online Application - New Application) |
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Application for Authorization as an Arms Instructor (Spear Gun) (PDF Format) (Online Application - New Application) |
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Application for Renewal of Authorization as an Arms Instructor (PDF Format) (Online Application - Renewal of Authorization as an Arms Instructor) |
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Application for Renewal of Authorization as an Arms Instructor (Spear Gun) (PDF Format) (Online Application - Renewal of Authorization as an Arms Instructor (Spear Gun)) |
| Syllabus for Arms Instructor Test |
| Notes for Applicants of Arms Instructor |
| Range Officer Approval |
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Application for Approval as a Range Officer (PDF Format) (Online Application - New Application) |
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Application for Renewal of Approval as a Range Officer (PDF Format) (Online Application - Renewal of Approval as a Range Officer) |
| Syllabus for Range Officer Test |
| Notes for Applicants of Range Officer |
| Approved Agent |
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Approved Agent Appointment (to be completed by the appointee) (PDF Format) (Online Application - New Application) |
| Others |
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Application for a Limited Licence for Possession (PDF format) (Online Application) |
| Information Notes - Application for a Limited Licence for Possession |
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Application for Amendment / Cancellation of Licence (PDF Format) (Online Application) |
| Information Notes - Application for Amendment / Cancellation of Licence |
| Notification of Departure |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Safe Use of Air Guns |
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| Important Message: Safe Use of Air Guns and Legislation |
| Information Leaflet about Safe Use of Air Guns (PDF Format) (Text Version) |