To apply for a new Firearm Licence on MyGateway, applicants must also provide copies of the bills of sale for the firearm and the firearm safe. Firearm licences expire on 31 December each year and must be renewed on an annual basis.
Application fees vary by firearm category:
- Shotgun licence – $150.00
- Rifle licence – $300.00
- Handgun licence – $750.00
Learn more about MyGateway Firearm Licence application eligibility criteria.
Nationality
- Bahamian citizens, 18 years old or older, residing in The Bahamas or abroad
Exemption Period
- Applicants have up to two years to claim approved concessions. This exemption is available for two years, ending in December 2023.
Location & Prerequisites
- Applicants must be approved for government service lots throughout The Bahamas.
Frequency of Application
- Applicants may apply only once for building supplies and furniture on the initial application. Furniture concessions will be approved subject to receipt of the occupancy certificate.
Supporting Documents
- Applicants must provide the following support documents:
- Passport
- NIB card
- Government land approval letter
- Stamp or certification from the Department of Housing
- Architectural plan
- Copy of invoice(s) or quote
- Copy of location/site plan from the Department of Housing
Terms and Conditions
- The value of furniture and appliances will be equal to the amount of rooms in the house, likewise for appliances per room/per household. They are subject to inspection and review.
- Applications without the required attachments will be considered incomplete.
- Applicants have up to 30 days after submission to provide the relevant information.
- If rejected, the applicant is required to pay the normal duties stipulated by the Customs Department.
New Firearm Licence Eligibility Criteria
- Bahamian citizen, residing in The Bahamas
- 18 years or older
- Clean criminal record
- The intended use of the firearm must be hunting, security for a business, or employment purposes
