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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#To apply for Firearm user special permit, you should visit the Fire Arm Licensing Authority (FLA) office. Please view the contact details and map location of FLA head quarter and offices through this link:[https://www.firearmlicensingauthority.com/contact-us.html Link]
#Then obtain the firearm user special permit application form at the reception of the FLA office in your location or form the FLA headquarter office, you can also download the application form from the FLA website though this link:[https://www.firearmlicensingauthority.com/firearms-act/documents-and-forms.html Link] and scroll to select “'''Application for licence, certificate or permit'''” alternatively, you can download the form directly via this link:[https://fla.gov.jm/images/documentsandforms/FLA001A-Application_for_Firearm_Licences_Certificates_and_Permits-_June_2020.pdf Link]
#Fill the application form in your own handwriting, providing all the required information. Note that you should not provide any false information while filling the application form.
#Then obtain all the required supporting documents for your application as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below and attach them to the form
#Visit any of the FLA office auditing department and pay the application fees at the cashier either using your debit card, credit card or cash and obtain the payment receipt
#Once you have paid, submit the complete application to the FLA office service desk in person or you can opt to send your application to the FLA using a registered mail
#Then an FLA official will receive your application and verify if it is correct and if it has all the required documents including the application payment receipt
#Upon verification of your application, you will receive a notification informing you of a scheduled date for an interview with the FLA regarding your application for the Firearm user special permit. This invitation is normally sent an applicant within 10th working days (excluding weekends and public holidays) from the time your application was received by the FLA.
#:*Note that you will be required to be finger printed on the day of the interview, so visit any of the Jamaica Revenue Department (Tax office) to obtain finger print receipt at a fee
#On the interview day, visit the FLA office and participate in the interview and submit your finger prints
#Then the interviewing officer will fill '''“section L”''' of the application form and forward it to the FLA board for approval
#The board will review your application and results from the interview and decide to approve your application
#After the approval, you will subjected to a firearm competence clearance and once you pass it the permit will be processed and issued to you
 
==Required Documents==
*Completed application
*Two (2) Passport photographs certified by a Justice of the Peace. NB: stamp should include the J.Ps registration number. Photographs are to be taken on white background.
*Two (2) recommendations from any of the following categories of persons; Minister of Religion (must be a Marriage Officer), Justice of the Peace, School Principal, Gazetted Rank Police Officer (not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent), Attorney-at-law, Medical Doctor or Resident Magistrate, Member of the J.D.F (Major and above), Member of Parliament. Recommendations are to be addressed to the Firearm Licensing Authority.
*Proof of Age (Passport or Birth Certificate. Original and Photocopy).
*Proof of Income (Original and Photocopy):
**Employed persons-Pay Slip or Letter from company employed to
**Self-employed persons / Business owners- a valid Business Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) and a valid Individual Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) is required where the applicant is a business i.e. a Company, Sole Trader or Partnership.
*Original and Photocopy of both the License Fee Receipt and Fingerprint Receipt MUST accompany the application package.
*Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defense Force are to submit a letter from their commanding officer (to be enclosed in a sealed envelope).
*Other requirements:
**Proof that the Firearm User License is in good standing (Copy of Users License and Firearm License Fee Certificate).
**Authorization letter from the Firearm Holder in relation to whose firearm(s) the Permit is being sought.
 
Note: Recommendations and Authorization Letters issued more than 6 months prior to the submission of the application will NOT be accepted.

 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Firearm Licensing Authority Headquarters''' 
91A Old Hope Road,Kingston 6, Jamaica,W.I. 
Tel: (876) 927-5159 - 60 or 927-6057 - 59. 
Email: fla@cwjamiaca.co 
 
'''Montego Bay Regional Office''' 
Shop 9, Bogue City Centre 
Bogue, Montego Bay,St. James 
Tel: (876) 978-0245 
 
'''Mandeville Regional Office''' 
Shop G15, James Warehouse Plaza 
Mandeville, Manchester 
Tel: (876) 927-6073 or (876) 927-6075(876) 618-0487 (Digicel) 
Jamaica W.I. 
Tel: (876) 927-5159 60 
Website: [https://www.firearmlicensingauthority.com link] 
Contact Details: [https://www.firearmlicensingauthority.com/contact-us.html Link] 

==Eligibility==
*Individual who don’t have a firearm user license but need to carry a firearm of an individual who is registered and has a firearm user license
 
==Fees==
*Provision or minor permit; $6000
*Firearm user license: $12000
 
==Validity==
*This permit is valid for five years
 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form: [https://fla.gov.jm/images/documentsandforms/FLA001A-Application_for_Firearm_Licences_Certificates_and_Permits-_June_2020.pdf Link]
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
==Processing Time==
*Within twelve months
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*The application form is a multipurpose form, so make sure to select the correct reason for your application in section A of the application form i.e. In section A of the form, under “Application type” mark “New” and then under “Type of License being applied for” mark “Firearm User’s (Special) Permit” in the checkbox
 
==Required Information==
* Type of application
*Applicant details
*Applicant address details
*Next of kin information
*Declaration
 
==Need for the Document==
*Firearm User’s (Special) Permit allows an individual to carry a firearm, to which another individual possesses a firearm user’s license. This individual has to carry this firearm under the conditions specified in the Firearms Act.
 
==Information which might help==
*Application Guideline: [https://fla.gov.jm/images/documentsandforms/Instruction_Sheet_May_2020.pdf Link]
*Firearm Act: [https://www.firearmlicensingauthority.com/images/act_pdf/Firearms_Act.pdf Link]

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
==External Links==
*FLA: [https://www.firearmlicensingauthority.com/apply/special.html Link]
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.

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