Firearms Law

We ask you to observe the legal requirements applicable to items subject to licensing. As a general rule, the firearms legislation of the Federal Republic of Germany, as amended from time to time, shall apply.

The sale or transfer of firearms and ammunition subject to licensing is restricted to holders of a valid acquisition permit.

The sale or transfer of firearms, ammunition and other items not subject to licensing is restricted to persons aged 18 or over.

Carrying imitation firearms in public is generally prohibited.

A minor firearms licence (Kleiner Waffenschein) is required to carry weapons that do not require a separate acquisition permit.

A firearms licence (Waffenschein) is required to carry weapons that are subject to acquisition licensing.

Carrying weapons at public events is prohibited.

Firing firearms is permitted only at authorised shooting ranges.

If the muzzle energy of a weapon does not exceed 7.5 joules, or if it can only discharge blank cartridges, it may also be fired on enclosed private property. However, it must be ensured that the projectile cannot leave the property and that the property owner has granted the necessary permission.

Weapons must always be transported in a locked container, in a condition in which they are not ready to fire or readily accessible, and separately from ammunition.

Owners of firearms and ammunition must secure them against loss and unauthorised access.

Anyone acquiring firearms or essential components subject to acquisition licensing must notify the competent authority of the acquisition within 14 days.

A separate ammunition acquisition permit is required for ammunition that does not bear a CIP mark.

The sale or transfer of such ammunition on presentation of a hunting licence or firearms possession card (Waffenbesitzkarte, WBK) is not permitted.