Firearm application journey
Ready to Apply
Keep track of your Recce NI firearm purchase and understand the steps you need to complete for your firearm application.
Choose your route
What are you trying to do?
Applying for your first Firearm Certificate or adding your first firearm?
Understand initial application → Add another firearm / VariationAlready have a Firearm Certificate and want to add or change a firearm?
Understand variations → Replacing a firearmReplacing a firearm already on your certificate? Recce NI can check whether a dealer substitution — including a like-for-like or qualifying banded rifle exchange — may apply before you start a normal variation.
Check one-on/one-off → I've already chosen or reserved my firearmSign in to see orders, reservations and firearm journeys linked to your Recce NI account.
Sign in to view my journey →Official application service
Apply or manage your application with PSNI
Use the official PSNI firearms licensing service when you are ready to submit or manage your application. Recce NI can help you prepare the correct firearm and dealer information first.
Need help?
Ask Recce NI
If you're unsure which route applies, need firearm details or want help choosing a firearm, get in touch and we'll guide you through the dealership side of the process.