AMACS FIREARM LICENCE COURSE: 23-28 SEPTEMBER 2026

The next AMACS Firearms Licence Course shall be held between the 23rd and the 30th of September 2026. If you would like to apply for a Target Shooter Licence A/B and want to be thoroughly prepared for the Weapons Board interview, this is THE course for you!

SESSION 1 – FIREARMS, SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING & NSPS

Wednesday 23 September at 18:00h (AMACS HQ, Tigne’ Point)

• Basic introduction to firearm types, characteristics & 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 2 – THE RANGE EXPERIENCE

Saturday 26 September at 08:30h (Victoria Range, Siggiewi)

 

• 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 3 – AMACS AND MALTESE ARMS LEGISLATION

Monday 28 September at 19:00h (LSB Armoury, Santa Venera)

 

• Chapter 480 of the Laws of Malta (Arms Act 2005)
• Subsidiary Legislation 480.02 (Arms Licensing Regulations)
• Firearm 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
• The licensee’s legal obligations

 

SESSION 4 – WRITTEN TEST AND QUALIFICATION

Wednesday 30 September at 18:00h (AMACS HQ, Tigne’ Point)

 

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

 

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 and this is the first time that you are applying for a Police Firearms licence, simply follow this process:

 

• Download the Membership Application Form (MAF)
• Download the MPF Health Certification Form (HCF)
• Fill in both forms and ask your GP to sign them
• Apply for an MPF Good Conduct certificate
• Visit the AMACS office to hand in these documents
• Pay for your membership and course

 

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