The Firearm Licensing Authority has as its mandate the accomplishment of the following objectives:

* The maintenance of integrity, transparency, accountability and objectivity throughout the process of the issuance of firearm licences
* The ensuring of an efficient professional, rigorous and timely procedure for the application and issuing of Firearm Licences and the review in instances where licences are refused or revoked
* The conduct of regular audits and security reviews of clubs, private security companies, facilities, private gun licence holders and their weapons
* The development and maintenance of an inventory of all licences issued to private citizens and security firms combining information on both the firearm holder and the weapon
* The utilization of modern technology to capture for inclusion within an electronic database, the initial ballistic signature of new weapons as well as to undertake the regular testing of weapons
* The collection and accounting for fees payable in relation to the granting of new Licences and Permits and for the renewal of existing Licences and Permits