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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.
Update a certificate to include less than 15kg of explosives for use in a firearm
Step 1: Familiarise yourself with the Explosives Regulations 2014.
Step 2: Download and complete the Application for Renewal of an Explosive Certificate for Blackpowder to be Used in Firearms form (Form ER4B).
You'll need these details:
In this form you'll also need to specify whether you plan to acquire only, or acquire and keep, the explosives.
Step 3: Post your completed form to:
Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit
Staffordshire & West Midlands Police
Weston Road
Stafford
ST18 0YY
It's free to update your certificate.
We'll get in touch as quickly as possible if we have any questions about your application or need to ask for more information.