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If you received an extension to your firearm certificate last September, you should now carefully check the date that it expires. This date is on the letter you received from the Garda Commissioner.

You MUST apply for your new certificate before your extension expires. You may apply up to 3 months before the expiry date. It is recommended, however, that you apply to your local Garda Station on application form FCA1 in good time.

If, for whatever reason, you do not have your extended certificate, you must apply IMMEDIATELY for your new 3 year certificate. You should also be aware that from 1st January 2010, it is now an offence to fail to report the loss or theft of a firearm within 3 days of becoming aware of the loss or theft.

If you no longer wish to apply for a new firearm certificate, please contact your local Garda Station for advice regarding firearms disposal.

For more information on firearms licensing consult the Garda Website www.garda.ie