AMACS TSL-A/B COURSE SCHEDULE

We are announcing the TSL A/B Course schedule for the first four months of this year. If you would like to apply for a Target Shooter Licence A/B and want to be sure that you are thoroughly prepared for the Weapons Board interview, look no further.

Ses Location Time January February March April
#1 AMACS HQ, Tigne’ Point 19:00 Mon 20 Mon 17 Mon 03 Mon 07
#2 AMACS HQ, Tigne’ Point 18:00 Wed 22 Wed 19 Wed 05 Wed 09
#3 Victoria Range, Qormi 08:30 Sat 25 Sat 22 Sat 08 Sat 12
#4 AMACS HQ, Tigne’ Point 18:00 Wed 29 Wed 26 Wed 12 Wed 16

SESSION 1 – Introduction to AMACS and the Arms Law it ushered in

  • AMACS and its affiliated clubs, their function and activities
  • Chapter 480 of the Laws of Malta (Arms Act 2005)
  • Subsidiary Legislation 480.02 (Arms Licensing Regulations)
  • Firearms types and the three Schedules they fall under
  • Licence types and the firearms that may be kept and used
  • Conditions required to apply for a licence and the licensee’s obligations

SESSION 2 – Firearms, safe firearms handling & NSPs

  • Basic introduction to firearm types, their characteristics and parts
  • Correct physical handling of firearms
  • Practicing NSPs until the correct procedure in acquired
  • Self-discipline and alertness when handling firearms
  • Observing the rules and following the RCOs instructions

SESSION 3 – The Range Experience

  • Putting the theory into practice under range conditions
  • Shooting of firearms (eye & ear protection will be provided)
  • Assessment (50% of the final mark required to achieve a Pass)

SESSION 4 – Written Test and Qualification

  • The law and the obligations and responsibilities of the licensee:
  • Written test of 10 questions (50% of the final mark)
  • Assessment of the marks: at least 75% required to qualify
  • Presentation of Letters of Recommendation
  • Guidance on submitting the applications to the Police

If you are already an AMACS member, call us on 7741 1600 or email info@amacs-malta.org to book your attendance and follow up with payment.

If you are not yet an AMACS member, simply follow this process:

  1. Download the AMACS 2025 Membership Application Form (MAF)
  2. Download the Malta Police Health Certification Form (HCF)
  3. Fill in the AMACS form and select MLASC, MLBSC and the Insurance Cover
  4. Visit your medical doctor to sign the MAF and the HCF
  5. Apply for a Police Good Conduct certificate
  6. Visit the AMACS office and hand in the above listed documents to sign up
  7. Book the course that you would like to attend and pay the fee.

Should you require any further information, please phone 7741 1600, Monday to Friday 10:00h to 19:00.