Brazil - Apply for Firearm (Gun) License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Firearm (Gun) License or Permit, the applicant has to approach the Federal Police Brazil link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a license or permit that allows the applicant to purchase and possess a firearm.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification card (RG)
• CPF (taxpayer registration)
• Proof of income
• Proof of residence
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of completion of the firearms training course

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Police Brazil
Federal Police Headquarters
Building - SAUS Block 6, lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be at least 25 years old, have a clean criminal record, have a permanent address, and have completed a firearms training course.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Nation identification number
• Date of birth
• Name
• Age
• Gender
• Qualification
• Father’s name
• Residence
• District
• ZIP code
• City
• Address
• Contact details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Brazil, a firearm license or permit is an authorization issued by the Federal Police that allows individuals to purchase, own, and possess firearms for personal use.
• The license or permit specifies the types of firearms that the individual is authorized to possess and the purposes for which they may be used.

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• Failure to comply with these requirements and restrictions can result in the revocation of the license or permit and criminal penalties.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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