What must I do to renew my firearms license or get it issued for the first time?
If you need to obtain or renew your firearms license, you must comply with a series of physical and psychological requirements. At the Ophthalmic Institute of Mallorca, we will carry out the necessary tests and will provide you with psychophysical fitness certificate required for the following licenses:
- License C: License for security guards and private guards of security companies, explosives officers and field rangers
- License D: Basic license for long rifled firearms for big game hunting
- License E: License for possessing sporting weapons and hunting shotguns
- License F: Firearms license required for use in shooting grounds, galleries and ranges
How long is the validity period for firearms licenses?
Licenses must be renewed:
- The license C for firearms is valid during the service provision period
- The license D for firearms is valid for a period of five years up until the age of 60; two years for people over the age of 60; and one year for people over the age of 70
- The license E for firearms is valid for a period of five years up until the age of 60; two years for people over the age of 60; and one year for people over the age of 70
- License F for firearms must be renewed every 3 years
| Type of License | Age | Validity |
| C | They are valid during the service provision period | |
| D | Up until the age of 60 | 5 years |
| For people over the age of 60 | 3 years | |
| For people over the age of 70 | 1 year | |
| E | Up until the age of 60 | 5 years |
| For people over the age of 60 | 2 years | |
| For people over the age of 70 | 1 year | |
| F | 3 years | |
What documents are required to renew a firearms license or get it issued for the first time?
- National Identification Number (DNI)
- Passport size photo
- Firearms license (in the case of a renewal)
- Glasses or lenses if you use them for this activity
Where can I obtain more official information about renewing my firearms license?
Further information: http://www.guardiacivil.es/es/servicios/armasyexplosivo/index.html