CL-A & CL-A SPECIAL COURSE: 22-29 SEPTEMBER & 1 OCTOBER
Do you have a passion for firearms and their history and would like to start building a collection? Then you would need a Collector Licence A. Alternatively, you may already possess this licence and you would like to upgrade it to a Collector Licence A Special to be able to acquire and keep Schedule I firearms. This course will prepare you and give you the confidence to attend the Weapons Board interview.
SESSION 1 – Monday 22nd September at 19:00h (LSB Armoury, Santa Venera)
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 – Monday 29th September at 19:00h (LSB Armoury, Santa Venera)
Familiarisation with Firearms History
- An appreciation of firearms historical and cultural significance
- Handling and identifying original historical firearms
- Resources for researching firearms
- Conservation methods for firearms
- Security measures for storage and display
- Selecting your favourite topic for the WB interview
SESSION 3 – Wednesday 1st October at 18:00h (AMACS HQ, Tigne’ Point)
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:
- Download the AMACS 2025 Membership Application Form (MAF)
- Download the Malta Police Health Certification Form (HCF)
- Fill in the AMACS form and select MLASC, MLBSC and the Insurance Cover
- Visit your medical doctor to sign the MAF and the HCF
- Apply for a Police Good Conduct certificate
- Visit the AMACS office and hand in the above listed documents to sign up
- 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.