To renew or legalize the possession of a weapon now costs approximately RD$10,100, as reported in the Listin Diario today.
The requirements are RD$50 for a drug screening test; RD$3,823 for the Department of Taxes (DGII); RD$2,755 for a first-time license; RD$300 for a sworn statement of mental competence by a registered psychiatrist; RD$700 for the ID card; RD$1,050 for an obligatory course on weapons possession; RD$600 for a shooting range test; RD$672 for insurance and RD$150 for the approval from the Attorney General’s office.
Those renewing permits will pay RD$6,170 and are exempt from the psychiatric evaluation, the first-time license fee, the course and the shooting range tests, but must pay a RD$775 renewal fee.
Costs are slightly higher for rifle and shotgun permits.
Listin Diario reports that during the government transition period from 16 May when former President Mejia lost the election to 16 August when President Leonel Fernandez took office, some 27,608 weapons permits were issued by the Ministry of Interior & Police.