Limited firearm certificate

Limited firearm certificate (German "Kleiner Waffenschein", applies for alarm guns, blank guns, or similar)
(application accord. to § 10 (4) WaffG)

New: > electronic application for a limited firearm certificate!

if you want to carry a firearm in public (outside your place of residence or business, enclosed premises, or a firing range) you need a firearm certificate. The carrying of blank guns, gas pistols, and alarm guns (with PTB number) requires a limited firearm certificate ("Kleiner Waffenschein").

A firearm certificate can be issued on the following conditions:

• Legal age (18 years)
• Reliability
• Personal aptitude
• Evidence of necessity*,
• Proof of liability insurance*,
• Proof of weapons competency and knowledge of gun laws*.

(* not necessary for limited firearm certificate)

Note:
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