Firearms enquiry officers

The Firearms and Explosive Licensing department is responsible for the administration of the Firearms Acts 1968 to 1997 and relevant explosives legislation.

All enquiries in relation to applications for firearm, shotgun and explosive certificates and other related certification, are completed by a team of authorised dedicated civilian Firearms Licensing Enquiry Officers.

Enquiry Officers are allocated to specific areas within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and assists the force in providing a consistent approach to the administration of firearms licensing matters.

If you wish to contact an enquiry officer in relation to an application or a general enquiry, please write to us at

Firearms and Explosives Licensing Department Criminal Justice Mansfield House 74 Belgrave Gate Leicester LE1 3GG