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Medical check for a firearm permit
firearm medical certificate · gun permit medical exam · medical check for a gun license · hunting license medical certificate
A medical check that is required to get or renew a firearm permit. It usually includes several doctors and a lab test.
When getting or renewing a firearm license.
⏱ Duration: usually 1 to 2 days, the lab result in a few days
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- List of doctors. Usually you need a general doctor or occupational doctor, an eye doctor, a psychiatrist and an addiction specialist. Ask the clinic for the exact list.
- Lab test. A urine test for drugs and strong substances is often needed. Tell the doctor about all your medicines.
- The day before. Do not drink alcohol. Do not stop medicines on your own.
What to bring
- Your ID
- Glasses or lenses, if you wear them
- A photo, if the clinic requires it
- A list of your medicines
How it goes
- You come to a clinic that issues this certificate
- An eye doctor checks your vision
- A psychiatrist asks questions and sometimes gives tests
- An addiction specialist examines you
- You give a urine sample for testing
- A general doctor or occupational doctor completes the report
What you'll feel
- All the exams are painless
- The talk with the psychiatrist is made of ordinary questions - there is no need to worry
Afterwards
- The certificate is issued after all the exams and the test
- Find out how long the certificate is valid and submit your papers on time
Common questions
Can I see the psychiatrist and addiction specialist at any clinic?
Usually you need a clinic that is allowed to issue these reports. Ask in advance.
Do medicines affect the test?
Some can. Be sure to tell the doctor what you take.