Explosives applications

How to apply

The Control of Explosives Regulations 1991 (COER) require anyone who acquires or keeps explosives to hold an explosives certificate.

There are two types of explosives licences:

Acquire only

This allows an individual or company to acquire named explosives which will be used straight away and not kept overnight. The licence is valid for one year.

Acquire and keep

This allows an individual or company to acquire named explosives and keep them in an approved way. The licence is valid for three years.

Download

Download and fill in:

• Form COER 1A - If you only require explosives for use in firearms/shotguns or blackpowder (gunpowder) in connection with re-enactment.
• Form COER 1 - If you require explosives for any other use.

Submitting your application

Please submit your form to the firearms licensing department at:

Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME15 9BZ