Frequently asked questions

Our mission is the promotion and encouragement of firearms safety and knowledge amongst the citizens of the Bahamas. Moreover, with a view toward the importance and benefits of firearms ownership for a better understanding of the safe use, handling, marksmanship, proper care and storage of firearms & importance of law and abiding by it, through proper training, policies and certification standards. To introduced positive firearm use for home protection, competitive shooting, and outdoor recreational activities.

National Firearms Association Bahamas is an education and training Non-profit (Certification #892) NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), that is dedicated to teaching in the areas of personal, home protection and security, crime prevention, women’s empowerment & protections, active violence/shooter response training and firearms safety & knowledge to people of the Bahamas. Our Firearms safety training is targeted to the more than 40,000+ licensed firearms owners in The Bahamas, providing certified world class training for Civilians and Law Enforcement in the Bahamas. Read More Here: https://www.nfa.org.bs/about (https://www.nfa.org.bs/about)

Anyone.... The organization is open to people of all races, genders, religious backgrounds, sexual orientation, and political views.

The member: (1) gets a Membership Card and free gift, which is valid for one year (2) receives N.F.A.B Monthly Newsletter (3) receives discounts on N.F.A.B partner programs (4) is eligible to participate in monthly to bi-monthly trainings and seminars where members are educated on a variety of topics such as local laws & legislation affecting firearms rights & ownership, firearm safety, situational awareness etc. (5) is eligible to participate in monthly to bi-monthly training activities in crime prevention, active violence response, resilience and range days. The most important benefit of becoming a member is to meet and network among members accross the Bahamas to share common issues, ideas, and objectives.

For all questions about membership including Digital Cards, Membership Status, Member Portal access, Training Courses, Media Inquiries, or Corporate Partnerships please email contact@nfa.org.bs for assistance.

NO! We also have non -firearm related training. Like our crime prevention seminars and community outreach initiatives. Outreach Initiatives Click Here: https://www.nfa.org.bs/outreach (https://www.nfa.org.bs/outreach) Refuse To Be A Victim Click Here: https://www.nfa.org.bs/rtbav (https://www.nfa.org.bs/rtbav) AVERT: https://www.nfa.org.bs/avert (https://www.nfa.org.bs/avert) S.W.A.G: https://www.nfa.org.bs/swag (https://www.nfa.org.bs/swag)

For non-firearms course anyone at any age can train. When course dates are set instructors will list age limits and other related requirements. For Firearms training, you must have a firearms license, or have been approved for a license/special license the the firearms licensing authority of the Bahamas. Parents with firearms licenses with teen 13 - 17 can enroll in our firearm safety orientation program.

We DO NOT purchase, sell or license firearms. We can assist you with information on how to purchase a firearm locally or internationally, and how to apply for you firearms license. ALL persons seeking to own a firearm in the Bahamas, MUST obtain a firearms license. Person must apply to the firearms division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Working with our training partners we offer multi-level training for Non-Lethal Firearms and Lethal Firearms Pistol (Semi-Auto & Revolvers) Rifles (All Types) Shotgun (All Types) Our training ranges from new beginners to elite law enforcement. Find our basic course list here: https://www.nfa.org.bs/training-list

Yes! We'll be introducing multi-level security training and certifications.

No.. You do not need to own a firearm to join the National Firearm Association Bahamas. We have many seminars and event that does not require a firearm. However a firearm is required for the cetifications and trainings that includes use and shooting of a firearm. Priority will be given to persons who do own a licensed firearm.

Our law enforcement training division is dedciated to active law enforcement only. This includes agencies under the Bahamas National Security Authority. Royal Bahamas Police Force Bahamas Customs Department Department of Corrections Bahamas Immigration Persons must be registered and approved for Law Enforcement training.

NO! The National Firearms Association Bahamas is a Non-Governmental Organization. However we do plan to partner with the government on many initiatives.