Who needs a licence
You must be licensed if you sell or store:
- cartridges for nail guns
- cartridges for vehicle airbags
- fireworks
- flares and smoke signals
- small arms cartridges
Regulations
The Explosives Regulations 2014 imposes storage requirements on any person who wishes to store explosives, and the requirement to hold a licence to do so. There are some specific exemptions for those storing very small quantities of explosives or who are storing explosives for only a short period of time.
If you wish to sell fireworks all year round you will also need an additional licence under the Fireworks Regulations 2004.
Apply for or renew a licence
Apply to Cumbria Trading Standards if you are storing between 5kg and 2000kg of explosives, including:
- fireworks
- small arms ammunition
- air bag inflators
You can apply by either phone or email.
Telephone: 01946 505005
Email: [email protected]