Firearms certificate for slaughtering
If you are purchasing, receiving or inheriting firearms or weapon parts, you need to have a weapons permit from the Police. You will find more information about the permit below.
What should I attach?
The applicant must document his/her need for such a certificate.
Why should I use this form?
More about the form
Criteria/conditions:
The following is required of the applicant:
The applicant must be 18 years old to purchase a rifle.
The applicant must live in Norway.
The applicant must have a record of good conduct.
Sobriety is required.
Remarks:
The certificate is usually granted for an unlimited period, but it can also be granted for a specific period of time, cf. the Firearms Act Section 8 second paragraph. A firearms certificate may be revoked pursuant to the Firearms Act Section 10 should the need for use of a firearm cease to exist.
A fee is charged for processing the application.
Further information about the scheme is available on the Norwegian Police Services' website.