Licence to acquire and possess weapons and ammunition Issuance of red weapon possession card for weapons or ammunition experts
If you want to acquire and possess weapons and/or ammunition that require a permit in order to test, examine or examine them, you must apply for a permit from the competent weapons authority. In general, firearms are objects intended for attack or defence, signalling, hunting, distance injection, marking, sport or play, in which projectiles are propelled through a barrel or in which solid bodies are fired in a targeted manner, the propulsive energy of which can be introduced by muscle power or another energy source and stored or held by a locking device (for example, crossbows, arrow launchers). A distinction is made between firearms that require a licence and those that do not require a licence. All weapons that are not alarm shots, irritants and signal weapons with PTB symbols in the circle are subject to a permit. A detailed list of weapons for which they require a permit to acquire and possess can be found in Appendix 2 of the Weapons Act. It is recommended that you inform yourself in detail about the regulations of the weapons law before submitting your application. To obtain permission to acquire and possess weapons and ammunition that require a permit, you must:
Age If you are under 25 years of age, you may be asked by the competent firearms authority to submit a specialist medical or psychological report/certificate of your mental fitness. You have to pay for the certificate/certificate yourself and send it in the original by post to the responsible weapons authority (a copy or e-mail will not be accepted). Need In order to be allowed to purchase and possess weapons and ammunition, you must prove to the competent weapons authority that you are working as an expert. You can provide proof, for example, by providing proof of activity. Reliability under weapons law Among other things, you can be considered reliable in terms of weapons law,
Personal suitability You may be considered personally unsuitable if, among other things:
Ability In order to be allowed to purchase and possess weapons and ammunition, you must prove that you can handle them appropriately. In order to acquire the expertise in the handling of weapons and ammunition, you must take part in an appropriate course. The course consists of a theoretical and practical part. At the end of the course, you will take an exam in front of an authorized examination board. If you have passed the test, you will receive proof of the weapons and ammunition for which you have acquired the expertise. Safekeeping You need to keep weapons and ammunition safe. In general, this means that only you, as the authorized person, have access to weapons and ammunition, for example by carrying the key with you at all times. If you do not store your weapons and ammunition safely, you are committing an administrative offence for which a fine of up to 10,000 euros can be imposed. In addition, your reliability under weapons law may be called into question and your weapon possession card may be revoked. When applying, you must provide information about both the storage location and the container in which you want to store weapons and ammunition. Basically, you can use the following guidelines as a guide:
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Process flow
You can apply for permission to collect weapons and/or ammunition that require a permit in writing or online.
If you want to apply for permission in writing:
- You fill out the form that you can obtain from the relevant firearms authority.
- You send the signed form and proof of your activity as a weapons or ammunition expert as well as the report proving your personal suitability (if necessary) to the competent firearms authority.
- You can also visit the relevant firearms authority in person and submit the application.
If you want to apply for the permit online:
- You submit the complaint via the online service of the responsible firearms authority.
- You upload proof of your activity as a weapons or ammunition expert.
You must send the required expert opinion/certificate of your personal suitability by post to the responsible weapons authority or you can bring it in person.
Who should I contact?
Firearms Authorities
To your district or city (weapons authority).
Requirements
- You must be at least 25 years old.
- You will need to prove that you are working as a weapons and ammunition expert. (Need)
- You must prove your reliability under firearms law.
- You will need to prove your personal suitability.
- You must prove that you have sufficient knowledge of weapons and ammunition as well as how to use them (expertise).
- You will need to prove that you can safely store weapons and ammunition.
Please also note the detailed notes and information in the "Description" section of this website.
Which documents are required?
- Identity card or passport (copy)
- Proof of activity as a weapons or ammunition expert
- Certificate of competence
- Proof of storage, e.g. contract of sale for a gun safe and/or photos of the gun safe and installation location
If applicable, a medical specialist or psychological certificate attesting to your mental fitness (if you are under 25 years of age)
Appeal
Action for an obligation before the Administrative Court
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.