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agents the permits are free of charge. When issued with a possession permit for a firearm the permit holder is given detailed instructions on the Finnish firearms legislation. Permit applications of foreign missions and their personnel are considered, and the related decisions are made, by the Helsinki Police Department. Helsinki Police Department is located in Itä-Pasila, at address Pasilanraitio 11 A, 00240 Helsinki.
7.7 Further Information
More detailed instructions and advice about firearms permits are available from the Helsinki Police Department at number 0295 473 165.
Further information about the procedure for granting firearm permits is available at the website of the Finnish police at address http://www.poliisi.fi/.
7.8 Visits
The following information about the security officials accompanying high level visitors and carrying firearms is requested to be sent to the Protocol Services in advance: name, date of birth, passport number, weapon type and serial number and rounds of ammunition. The Protocol Services will forward the information to the Police.
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