Understanding the process
Licences are valid for one year for professionals and security firms, and for three years for individuals.
Category “A” Weapons
Firearms for defence and their ammunition are designated as Category A.
This relates mainly to the following weapons:
- designed for central fire ammunition
- Semi-automatic or repeating
- Annular percussion hand guns, the total length of which is less than 28 cm
The conditions required for owning Category A weapons are as follows:
- Membership of the Carabine de Monaco (Monaco Rifle Club) and regular practice with the type of weapon for which the licence is requested
- A certificate of aptitude and handling of the weapon in question
- No past history of treatment in a psychiatric unit
Category “B” Weapons
Hunting weapons and their ammunition are designated as Category B weapons. It is not necessary to have a licence for acquiring or keeping guns in this category in the Principality, unless the weapon has been imported.
To geyt the forms, you can either:
- Download them here
- Or collect it from the Police Department
You must supply the following documents:
- The authorisation application form
- The sworn statement
- A copy of your criminal record, not more than three months old, to be obtained from the General Court Registry
- A medical certificate not more than two weeks old, issued by a doctor authorised to practice in Monaco, stating that you have all of the physical and mental capacities required for possession of a firearm
- A sworn, signed statement showing that you have never undergone psychiatric treatment
- A certificate of ability to use the firearm you hold or will acquire, issued by the Special Shooting Commission
- Proof of registration at the Carabine de Monaco rifle range, signed by its president and stating that you carry out correctly and regularly the type of shooting for which the authorisation is requested
- A declaration showing how regularly you attend the range, supplied by the Carabine de Monaco
You must submit the application to the Police Department.
The reply to your application is given in the form of an attestation from the General Secretariat of the Government. It may take up to one month to receive a response.
Vous devez fournir les documents suivants :
- A written request to renew your authorisation
- A medical certificate not more than two weeks old, issued by a doctor authorised to practice in Monaco, stating that you have all of the physical and mental capacities required for possession of a firearm
- A copy of your criminal record, not more than three months old, to be obtained from the General Court Registry
- The firearm bill of sale or a certificate showing its specifications
- A declaration showing how regularly you attend the range, supplied by the Carabine de Monaco
You must submit the application to the Police Department.
The reply to your application is given in the form of an attestation from the General Secretariat of the Government. It may take up to one month to receive a response.
Importing a category B firearm into Monaco is subject to authorisation from the Minister of State. You must submit a request to the ministry, which should include:
- Your name(s), surname(s) and address
- The reason for importing the firearm
- The type, brand, calibre and number of the firearm and, if applicable, the amount of ammunition to be imported
You must send the request to "Monsieur le Ministre d’Etat".
The reply to your application is given in the form of an attestation from the General Secretariat of the Government. It may take up to one month to receive a response.