Firearm Licence

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Private Firearm Licence in Israel | How to Apply for a Private Firearm Licence

In Israel’s complex security reality, a private firearm licence can provide a sense of security and protect the individual. This matters especially in the tense period we are living through. However, a private firearm licence is not a vested right. In Israel it is granted sparingly, to certain groups that the State sees as needing a firearm because of their way of life or profession, to increase personal security, or who, because of their training, can serve as a force multiplier in security incidents and prevent harm to life.

Because the State does not treat a private firearm licence as a vested right, it has defined eligibility criteria. Today the list stands at 17 strict criteria, and the applicant must meet at least one of them in order to receive a private firearm licence. An application submitted on any other ground, rather than under one of the criteria, will necessarily be rejected.

As a result of this strict approach to proving the criteria, ordinary citizens who are entitled to carry a firearm often fail to obtain a private firearm licence and need legal advice and representation from a lawyer who can help them submit a reasoned and properly documented application. Adv. Emanuel Trach, attorney and notary, who has extensive experience in the firearms field, offers personal and professional advice and support through every stage of the process, with fair treatment.

How to obtain a private firearm licence: the criteria for a private firearm licence application

To obtain a private firearm licence in Israel, you must first meet the threshold conditions. After proving that the threshold conditions are met, the applicant must prove, as part of the application, that he or she meets a valid criterion (one of the 17).

Basic threshold requirements: Israeli citizenship or residency; a minimum age tied to military service (21 after military or civilian service, or 27 without service); command of Hebrew; sound mental and physical health; and meeting the training requirements.

Meeting the criteria: There are 17 criteria that entitle a person to a firearm licence. They include people who live in certain areas, farmers, tour guides, security personnel, Magen David Adom volunteers and others. Each applicant must prove eligibility under the criterion relevant to him or her and provide the detailed documents.

How is a private firearm licence application submitted?

An application for a private firearm licence is submitted through the personal area in the national identification system, which directs the applicant to a dedicated form. In it, the applicant must select the relevant criterion and upload supporting documents proving the ground. An application cannot be submitted in any other way: not by a printed form, not by email to the call center, and not by fax. Every application for a private firearm licence must be submitted through the personal area.

Why is it important to turn to a firearms lawyer to obtain a private firearm licence? What is the advantage of submitting an application through a lawyer?

Submitting an application for a private firearm licence can run into difficulties. These may be the complexity of identifying the relevant criterion, technological complexity, not understanding which supporting documents must be obtained and attached, or more complicated situations such as a criminal record, a psychiatric history, or a particular medical condition. Representation by an experienced firearms lawyer can help the client anticipate the difficulties in advance and overcome them before starting a process that takes considerable time. This saves the client time, the need to appeal a rejection, and additional expense:

Correct mapping of the relevant criterion: the lawyer examines your personal situation and identifies the criterion that fits you best.
Submitting the application correctly and professionally: close support in submitting the required documents and substantiating the applicant’s claims in line with the authorities’ requirements.

Professional representation for obtaining a firearm licence, by Adv. Emanuel Trach

Adv. Emanuel Trach, who has extensive experience in obtaining private firearm licences, provides personal support from the initial application through to receiving the private firearm licence, with professionalism and transparency. The service includes:

A comprehensive analysis and check of your eligibility for a private firearm licence, including whether you meet the threshold conditions and the criteria.
Preparing and submitting orderly and complete applications supported by documents, online, and obtaining a reference number for the application.
Representation before the Ministry of National Security, Firearms Licensing Division, on questions raised by the Division or in completing documents.
Handling complex cases that require unique skill, for example where there is a criminal record or a medical or mental health complexity.
Preparing an appeal against a decision to reject a firearm licence application: if the application was rejected, the lawyer will represent you in the appeal process and present arguments that increase the chances of succeeding in the appeal and receiving a private firearm licence.

Contact us for professional advice from a firearms lawyer.

Emanuel Trach, Attorney and Notary
Phone: 055-2550011
Main office: Yigal Alon 94, Alon Towers 2, Floor 4, Tel Aviv
Secondary office: HaHalutz 15, Ramat HaSharon (by prior appointment)
Email: Emanuel@Trach-law.co.il

Professional support from a lawyer in the firearms licensing field may significantly increase the chances of success and shorten the time needed to obtain a private firearm licence.

Table of criteria and threshold conditions for a private firearm licence

For your convenience, we have gathered the criteria for obtaining a private firearm licence in a structured form. You can also review them on the Firearms Division website. Note that you must first check whether the applicant meets the threshold conditions, then check whether he or she meets one of the 17 eligibility criteria, and then check whether he or she is able to obtain the documents supporting the eligibility.

Threshold conditions for a private licence

The threshold conditions for a private firearm licence or an authorization certificate were set in Sections 2(a) and 2(b) of the Firearms Regulations (Threshold Conditions and Criteria for Receiving a Private Firearm Licence and Additional Provisions), 5784-2023, and are as follows:

A person registered with the Ministry of Interior as a citizen or permanent resident, provided that he or she stayed in Israel continuously for the three years preceding the application. Exception: a person who was given an immigrant certificate under the Law of Return, 5710-1950, and is over 27, provided that the Israel Police approved his or her suitability.
A person with basic command of the Hebrew language, enough to be questioned, understand instructions, read procedures and keep records as required.
Age 21 or over, if the person completed regular service as defined in Section 11C(b) of the Law.
A person who completed a year of regular service as a combatant, or two years of regular service, or completed national civilian service of two years or more, or civilian service of two years, as stated in Section 11C(a) of the Law. (They may apply only under the criteria of place of residence and place of work or study.)
A woman who completed a year of regular service, or completed a year of national or civilian service of one year, as stated in Section 11C(a) of the Law. (She may apply only under the criteria of place of residence and place of work or study.)
A person who did not serve at all: age 27 or over.
A permanent resident who is not a citizen and did not serve: age 45 or over.
A private firearm licence or authorization certificate will not be granted unless a police officer, as defined in Section 11(2) of the Law, has determined that there is no obstacle to granting it for reasons of public safety and security. (The change: the Israel Police is the deciding body, not merely a recommending body.)
A declaration of medical fitness to carry a firearm, signed by the applicant and by a physician, in the wording published on the website of the Ministry of National Security. The declaration and undertaking must be signed on every renewal of a private firearm licence.
Meeting the required training programme under the Firearms Regulations (Training).
A person who applied for a private firearm licence under the criterion of employment in a place and who holds an authorization certificate issued by the holder of a special licence under Sections 9 to 10B (an eligible community, an eligible plant, a government office, films and shows), which is not limited to a particular place or time: the competent authority may refuse the request even if the threshold conditions and the criterion were proven. (The change: the applicant will have to choose between carrying a firearm on behalf of an organization holding a firearm licence from the Division in which he or she is employed, or a private firearm licence.)

If the licensing officer learns that the criterion on the basis of which the licence was granted has ceased to exist, he or she will notify the licence holder in writing. The licence holder may ask to prove a criterion within 30 days of receiving the notice.

A person who did not prove the criterion within 30 days will be required to deposit the firearm and ammunition with a licensed dealer, and may prove that he or she meets another criterion within a period not exceeding 6 months from receipt of the first notice that he or she ceased to meet the criterion (the total period for proving the criterion that ceased to exist before the licence is cancelled is 6 months from receipt of the first notice).

Criteria for obtaining a private firearm licence

Meeting the criteria: 17 criteria entitle a person to a private firearm licence. They include people who live in certain areas, farmers, tour guides, security personnel, Magen David Adom volunteers and others. Each applicant must prove eligibility under the criterion relevant to him or her and provide the detailed documents.

1. Place of residence

A person whose centre of life is in a place of residence for which the Israel Police has recommended that living there justifies a private firearm licence.

Attach:

A certificate from the municipal authority confirming residence in the community.
For an authority that does not issue residency certificates to its residents: proof of holding property in the community, together with proof of payment of municipal property tax (arnona) in the year preceding the application.
A copy of the identity card and its appendix showing the place of residence.

2. Place of work or studies

A person who works most of the working week, or studies at least two days a week, in a place for which the Israel Police has recommended that working or studying there justifies a private firearm licence.

Attach:

Self-employed:

A self-employed person whose business is located in an eligible community: attach a certificate from the local authority that the business is located in the community.
A valid business licence as required under the Business Licensing Law.
An authorized dealer certificate, or a company extract from the Registrar of Companies issued no more than 3 months earlier.
A dedicated affidavit in the wording set by the Division, signed by the applicant and verified by a lawyer. The affidavit must detail the frequency of travel and the names of the communities where the work is performed, based on the three months preceding the application.

Self-employed person who travels to eligible communities as part of his or her work:

An authorized dealer certificate or a company extract from the Registrar of Companies issued no more than 3 months earlier.
A dedicated affidavit in the wording set by the Division, signed by the applicant and verified by a lawyer, detailing the frequency of travel and the names of the communities where the work is performed, based on the three months preceding the application.
A detailed letter signed by the applicant describing his or her occupation and the bodies located in eligible communities to which he or she must provide services.
Employment contracts or engagement agreements matching the bodies listed in the applicant’s letter. In addition, attach invoices from the three months preceding the application: tax invoices, work orders and any other document from which it can be concluded that the applicant actually performs the work in the eligible community at the required frequency. Detailed invoices must be attached, with the name, address and contact details of the service recipient and the name of the person performing the work or the service provider.
Where the applicant does not wish to disclose the contract amount, he or she may redact the amount.

Employee:

3 payslips from the three months preceding the application.
A joint affidavit of the employer and the applicant, in the wording set by the Division.
A detailed explanatory letter signed by the applicant, describing his or her occupation.
A vehicle licence and a driving licence matching the applicant’s occupation (if the description of the occupation requires travel to eligible communities).
An official certificate from the employer confirming that the applicant is employed by it and the identity of the applicant’s direct manager.
Where the workplace is located in an eligible community: a certificate from the local authority that the business is located in an eligible community.
Where the workplace is not located in an eligible community: tax invoices of the employer (the amount may be redacted) from the three months preceding the application, work orders, and any other document showing that the applicant arrives at the eligible community at the required frequency.

Recommended: up-to-date confirmations from customers who receive the service.

Pupil or student in an eligible community (physical attendance at the place of study at least twice a week is required):

An affidavit and certificate for a pupil or student who studies in an eligible community.
An up-to-date timetable and study days specifying the number of days the student attends the institution.
A study certificate from the institution, signed by the institution’s secretariat, confirming that the applicant is a full-time student at the institution.

3. Tour guide

A certified tour guide who holds a valid “national tour guide” licence from the Ministry of Tourism.

Attach:

A valid tour guide licence from the Ministry of Tourism.
An affidavit in the wording set by the Division.

4. Recognized farmer

A person whose main occupation is agriculture, on the recommendation of the security officer of the regional councils, the Director General of the Farmers’ Federation or the Secretary General of the Moshavim Movement, and who is one of the following:

An active independent farmer, or a first-degree relative of an active independent farmer, or the spouse of such a family member.
A person employed by an independent farmer, by his or her first-degree relative, or by an agricultural cooperative society.
A member of an agricultural cooperative society.
A person whose main occupation is agriculture and for whom the licensing officer has approved a need to hold a firearm, after receiving a recommendation from the security officer of the regional councils, the Director General of the Farmers’ Federation or the Secretary General of the Moshavim Movement, and who is one of the following:

A. Active independent farmer. Attach:

Form 1220, in which the landowner reports to the Tax Authority, with the Tax Authority’s “received” stamp (except for a member of a cooperative society).
An affidavit.

B. First-degree relative of an active independent farmer (son, daughter, brother, sister), or the spouse of such a family member. Attach:

The identity card appendix.
Form 1220, in which the landowner reports to the Tax Authority, with the Tax Authority’s “received” stamp (except for a member of a cooperative society).
A joint affidavit of the family member and the owner of the farm.

C. Employed by an independent farmer, by his or her first-degree relative, or by an agricultural cooperative society. Attach:

Form 1220, in which the landowner reports to the Tax Authority, with the Tax Authority’s “received” stamp (except for a member of a cooperative society).
3 payslips for at least three months before the application.
A joint affidavit of the employer and the applicant.

D. Member of an agricultural cooperative society. Attach:

A certificate of membership in an agricultural cooperative society.
A certificate from the Registrar of Agricultural Cooperative Societies.
A joint affidavit of the authorized signatory of the cooperative society and the applicant.

5. Transport of explosives

A person who holds a valid permit to transport explosives under the Explosives Law, 5714-1954, and the regulations under it.

Attach:

Self-employed:

An Income Tax certificate of income from this occupation.
A valid permit from the Ministry of Labor in the applicant’s name for transporting explosives.
A vehicle licence and a driving licence that include approval to transport explosives.
An affidavit.

Employee:

A joint affidavit of the applicant and the holder of the Ministry of Labor permit for transporting explosives.
3 payslips for at least three months before the application.
A valid permit from the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Services in the name of the applicant or the employer for transporting explosives.
A vehicle licence and a driving licence that include approval to transport explosives.

6. Service in the security forces

A person who is one of the following:

An IDF officer of the rank of lieutenant or above, or an IDF NCO of the rank of sergeant major or above, and their equivalents in the other security bodies, except a professional officer and a representative officer, as set in IDF orders.
A person serving as a combatant in a special unit in the security bodies, according to a list set by the security bodies.
Serving or graduated members of the security forces who hold rifleman training of level 07 or above.
An IDF graduate holding only a combatant certificate as set in the IDF (as long as 20 years have not passed since discharge from regular or active reserve service, or since the person held a private firearm licence).

A. An IDF officer of the rank of lieutenant or above, or an IDF NCO of the rank of sergeant major or above, and their equivalents in the other security bodies, except a professional officer and a representative officer, as set in IDF orders. Attach:

A “Certificate of Military Service Record” (Form 830) from the IDF certificates website.
For the equivalent bodies, attach a certificate of rank from the Human Resources Division.

B. A person serving as a combatant in a special unit in the security bodies. Attach:

A certificate in the wording set by the Division, on an official document of the Human Resources officer in the relevant security body, signed and stamped, stating that the applicant served or serves as a combatant in that body.
A “Certificate of Military Service Record” (Form 830) from the IDF certificates website.

C. Serving or graduated members of the security forces who hold rifleman training of level 07 or above. Attach:

A “Certificate of Military Service Record” (Form 830) from the IDF certificates website, confirming rifleman training of level 07 or above.

D. An IDF graduate holding a combatant certificate as set in IDF orders, where no more than 20 years have passed since the applicant’s discharge from regular service or active reserve service in the IDF, or since he or she stopped holding a licensed firearm. Attach:

A “Certificate of Military Service Record” (Form 830) from the IDF certificates website, stating that the applicant is entitled to receive a combatant or spearhead combatant certificate.

7. Service in the Israel Police

A person who is one of the following:

A police officer serving in the Israel Police for at least two years, or who served in permanent service in the Israel Police for at least two years.
A police officer who served at least two years as a combatant in the operational array of the Border Police.
An active volunteer in the Israel Police, or a person who volunteered in the Israel Police for 15 years and whose suitability the Israel Police approved under the criterion, provided that the first application under this criterion was submitted no more than 10 years after the volunteering ended.
Police volunteers who live in a community that the Israel Police defined as justifying a private licence and who completed two years of regular service or a year of regular service as a combatant, with the approval of the head of the volunteers department in the Israel Police.

A. A police officer serving in the Israel Police for at least two years, or who served in permanent service in the Israel Police for at least two years. Attach:

For a permanent police officer in active service: an up-to-date employment certificate signed by the district human resources officer.

B. A police officer who has ended employment and served at least two years in permanent service. Attach:

A certificate from the commander of the retirement centre, on an official document with his or her signature and stamp, stating the period of service in the police; or
A certificate from the district human resources officer, on an official document with his or her signature and stamp, stating the period of service in the police; or
A certificate from the head of the retirees’ guidance unit, on an official document with his or her signature and stamp, stating the period of service in the police.

C. A police officer who served at least two years as an operational combatant in the Border Police. Attach:

A “Certificate of Military Service Record” (Form 830) from the IDF certificates website.
A certificate from the Border Police human resources officer, in the wording set by the Division.

D. An active volunteer in the Israel Police. Attach:

A certificate from the head of the volunteers department in the police.

E. A person who volunteered in the Israel Police for 15 years, provided that the first application was submitted no more than 10 years after the volunteering ended. Attach:

A certificate from the head of the volunteers department in the police.

F. An active volunteer in the Israel Police who lives in an eligible place of residence and who completed at least two years of regular service, or a year of regular service as a combatant. Attach:

A certificate from the head of the volunteers department in the Israel Police.
A certificate from the municipal authority confirming residence in the community.
For an authority that does not issue residency certificates to its residents: proof of holding property in the community, together with proof of payment of municipal property tax in the year preceding the application.
A copy of the identity card and its appendix showing the place of residence.

8. Unique training

A person who is one of the following:

An employee or former employee of the Israel Airports Authority who is a graduate of the uniform security guards course or the perimeter security unit (YALAH) facility guards course at the Airports Authority’s security guard training school.
An employee or former employee of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) who is a graduate of a security guards course at the Shin Bet at a level of training approved by the Firearms Division.
An employee or former employee of the defense establishment who is a graduate of the uniform course at MALMAB (the Ministry of Defense Security Department).
A graduate of the “Oz” course in the Knesset.
A security guard in a guided body who successfully completed Advanced Course A or Advanced Course B at a security guard training institution approved by the Israel Police.

A. An employee or former employee of the Israel Airports Authority who is a graduate of the uniform security guards course or the perimeter security unit (YALAH) facility guards course. Attach:

A graduate certificate of the uniform security guards course; or
A certificate of the perimeter security unit (YALAH) facility guards course.
A certificate from the relevant body on the applicant’s present or past employment.

B. An employee or former employee of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) who is a graduate of a security guards course at the Shin Bet at a level of training approved by the Division. Attach:

A certificate confirming that he or she is a graduate of a security guards course at the Shin Bet at a level of training approved by the Division.
An official certificate from a person authorized for this purpose at the Shin Bet or the Mossad confirming completion of one of the following courses: Uniform, Arazim.
A certificate from the relevant body on the applicant’s present or past employment.

C. An employee or former employee of the defense establishment who is a graduate of the uniform security guards course of the Director of Security of the Defense Establishment (MALMAB). Attach:

A certificate of completion of the uniform security guards course from the Ministry of Defense.
A certificate from the relevant body on the applicant’s present or past employment.

D. A graduate of the “Oz Unit” course in the Knesset. Attach:

A certificate of completion of the course.

E. A security guard in a guided body who successfully completed Advanced Course A or Advanced Course B, approved by the Israel Police.

9. Security officer or security manager

A person who is a security officer as defined in the Law for the Regulation of Security in Public Bodies, 5758-1998, or a security manager appointed according to the requirements of the Israel Police under its powers, and whose suitability the Israel Police approved under the criterion.

Attach:

A valid security officer certificate or a valid security manager certificate.
A certificate from the head of the security division in the Israel Police, or a person authorized by him or her for this purpose, stating that the body in which the applicant serves as security officer or security manager was approved by the police for the purpose of receiving firearms.

10. Firefighter

One of the following:

An active firefighter in the National Fire and Rescue Authority, 5772-2012.
A volunteer firefighter in that Authority, with at least two years of seniority in the role, whose suitability the National Fire and Rescue Authority approved.
A person who served as a firefighter in the National Fire and Rescue Authority for at least two years, during which he or she held a private firearm licence under this criterion, whose suitability the Authority approved, provided that the first application under this criterion was submitted within 30 days of the end of his or her employment.

A. A person defined as an active firefighter in the National Fire and Rescue Authority, as defined in the National Fire and Rescue Authority Law, 5772-2012, with at least two years of seniority in the role.

B. A volunteer in the role of firefighter in that Authority, with at least two years of seniority in the role.

C. A person who served as a firefighter in the National Fire and Rescue Authority for at least two years, during which he or she held a private licence under this criterion, provided that the first application was submitted within 30 days of the end of his or her work, or was submitted before the expiry of his or her licence under this criterion.

All applicants in this category must attach:

A certificate of employment, volunteering or retirement in the National Fire and Rescue Authority of Israel, signed by the applicant and the approving official in the Authority, for the purpose of receiving a private firearm licence, in the wording set by the Division and held by the approving official.

11. Employees and volunteers in rescue organizations

A person who is an employee of Magen David Adom, or an active volunteer in one of the following bodies for at least a year and who actually engages in rescue activities, and whose suitability the body approved:

Magen David Adom.
ZAKA, Search, Rescue and Recovery.
ZAKA “Moment of Truth”, Disaster Victim Identification.
United Hatzalah of Israel.
A body that the minister declared to be a rescue body.

A person who is an employee or active volunteer in one of the bodies for at least a year and actually engages in rescue activities. Attach for each:

Magen David Adom: an affidavit and certificate of employment or volunteering in the organization, for the purpose of receiving a private firearm licence, in the wording set by the Division and held by the approving official.
ZAKA: an affidavit and certificate of employment or volunteering in the organization, for the purpose of receiving a private firearm licence, in the wording set by the Division and held by the approving official.
ZAKA “Moment of Truth”, Disaster Victim Identification: an affidavit and certificate of employment or volunteering in the organization, for the purpose of receiving a private firearm licence, in the wording set by the Division and held by the approving official.
United Hatzalah: an affidavit and certificate of employment or volunteering in the organization, for the purpose of receiving a private firearm licence, in the wording set by the Division and held by the approving official.

12. Shooting instructor

An active licensed shooting instructor with at least a year of seniority, who instructed at least 60 trainees under the Firearms (Training) Regulations, or “approved instruction”, in the year preceding the application.

The following are “approved instruction”:

Recommending body	Authorizing framework	Course name
Israel Police; Israel Police (YAMAM)	Training Section; training institution	Light weapons instructors; YAMAM shooting instructor
Israel Prison Service	“Nir” Training Centre, training branch	Shooting instructor
IDF	Counter-Terrorism Warfare School (LOTAR, unit 7248)	LOTAR instructor (code 7054)
Border Police	Brigade Training Base (BAHAD), Border Police	Internal security instructors
Other security bodies	As approved by the training institution by the head of the instruction field	Shooting and combat instructors course

A. An active licensed shooting instructor with at least a year of seniority who instructed at least 60 trainees in the year preceding the application, under the Firearms (Training) Regulations.

The licensing officer will check the applicant for:

A valid shooting instructor licence.
Proof of instructing at least 60 trainees.

B. “Approved instruction” in the year preceding the licence application. For this purpose, approved instruction means:

Israel Police: recommendation of the national shooting officer of the Israel Police.
Israel Police, YAMAM: recommendation of the national shooting officer of the Israel Police.
Israel Prison Service: the shooting officer of the Prison Service.
Israel Defense Forces: recommendation of the LOTAR commander or his or her representative.
Border Police: recommendation of the national shooting officer of the Israel Police.
Other security bodies: recommendation of the relevant office holder in the security body.

13. Athlete: active shooter

An active athlete in practical shooting: a person who took part, in each of the years preceding the date of the application, in four competitions recognized by the sports federation in the field of practical shooting, under the Sports Law, 5748-1988.

Olympic shooting: for at least two years.
Non-Olympic shooting: for at least three years.

An active athlete in the field of practical shooting. For this purpose, an “active athlete” is a person who took part, in each of the years preceding the date of the application, as detailed below, in four competitions recognized by the recognized sports federation in the field of practical shooting, under the Sports Law, 5748-1988:

A firearm used for Olympic shooting: four competitions during at least two years preceding the application.
A firearm not used for Olympic shooting: four competitions during at least three years preceding the application.

Attach:

In both categories: an affidavit and certificate from the applicant and from the authorized official in the sports federation, in the wording set by the Division.
Affidavit and certificate for an active Olympic shooting athlete.
Affidavit and certificate for an active practical shooting athlete.

14. Hunter

A holder of a valid hunting licence or hunting permit from the Nature and Parks Authority.

A person who holds a valid hunting licence or hunting permit under the Wildlife Protection Regulations, 5736-1976.

Attach:

A request and recommendation from the director of the Fauna and Flora Protection Division at the Nature and Parks Authority to the head of the Division, stating that the applicant holds a hunting licence or a hunting permit.

15. Veterinary needs

A person who is a veterinarian holding a valid licence under the Veterinarians Law, 5751-1991, or a person who works permanently under the supervision of such a veterinarian.

A. A veterinarian holding a valid licence under the Veterinarians Law, 5751-1991. Attach:

A veterinarian’s licence.
An affidavit in the wording set by the Division.

B. A person who works permanently under the supervision of such a veterinarian. Attach:

A joint affidavit and certificate of the applicant and the supervising veterinarian, in the wording set by the Division.
A recommendation from the Director of Veterinary Services.

16. Pest controller

A person who holds a valid pest controller licence under the Regulation of Sanitary Pest Control Law, 5776-2016, and the regulations under it.

A valid pest controller licence under the Regulation of Sanitary Pest Control Law, 5776-2016.

Attach:

A pest controller licence.
A signed declaration and undertaking by the applicant, in the wording set by the Division.

17. Souvenir

A person who inherited a firearm, or who holds a licensed firearm, and wishes to keep it in a disabled state for souvenir purposes only. He or she may continue to hold the firearm after receiving approval from the competent authority that the firearm has been permanently disabled.

Professional representation for obtaining a private firearm licence, Adv. Emanuel Trach

Adv. Emanuel Trach, who has extensive experience in obtaining private firearm licences, provides personal support from the initial application through to receiving the private firearm licence, handles complex cases, and maintains professionalism and transparency. The service includes:

A comprehensive analysis and check of your eligibility for a firearm licence: checking whether you meet the threshold conditions and a valid criterion, and guidance on the required documents.
Preparing and submitting orderly and complete applications: full preparation and online submission, with a reference number for the private firearm licence application, supported by all the documents proving the ground.
Representation before the Ministry of National Security, Firearms Licensing Division: full representation on all questions raised by the Division, and responses to requests to complete documents.
Handling complex cases before and during submission: if the applicant has a criminal record or a medical or mental health complexity, preliminary preparation is carried out before the application is submitted, whether by clearing the criminal record or by obtaining supporting documents from physicians and experts on fitness to carry a firearm. If problems arise while the firearm licence application is being handled, guidance is given to find a suitable solution and overcome the problem.
Handling appeals when necessary: an appeal against rejection of a firearm licence application on grounds such as failing to meet a criterion, police objection based on criminal or intelligence information, Ministry of Health objection based on a mental health background, Ministry of Health objection based on medical unfitness to carry a firearm, objection by the Firearms Division due to insufficient knowledge of Hebrew, and more.

Contact details

Emanuel Trach, Attorney and Notary

Phone and WhatsApp: 055-2550011 (from abroad: +972-55-255-0011)
Main office: Yigal Alon 94, Alon Towers 2, Floor 4, Tel Aviv
Secondary office: HaHalutz 15, Ramat HaSharon (by prior appointment)
Email: Emanuel@Trach-law.co.il

Professional support from a lawyer in the firearms licensing field may significantly increase the chances of success and shorten the time needed to obtain a private firearm licence.

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