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Authorisation for the acquisition of firearms in another Member State or Contracting State by persons from the Federal Republic of Germany Issue

  • Service description

    If you live in Germany and wish to purchase a firearm in accordance with Annex 1 Section 3 No. 2 (Category B) of the Weapons Act or ammunition in a member state with a licence from that state, you require a licence.

  • Procedure

    You will receive authorisation to purchase weapons and ammunition in another member state if you provide the following information in full when submitting your application:

    • about your person:
      • First name and surname
      • Date and place of birth
      • Addresses
      • Number, date of issue and issuing authority of the passport or identity card
    • about the weapon:
      • for firearms:
        • Number and type
        • Calibre
        • Category according to Annex 1 Section 3 of the Weapons Act
        • CIP ballistic mark, if applicable
      • for other weapons:
        • Number and type
    • about the ammunition:
      • Number and type
      • Calibre
      • CIP test mark, if applicable
  • Who should I contact?

    Please contact the firearms authority in your district. If you live in Dessau-Roßlau, please also contact the firearms authority.

    If you live in Halle or Magdeburg, please contact the respective police department.

  • Prerequisites

    • reliability
    • Personal suitability
  • What fees are incurred?

    EUR 120

  • Processing time

    Two to eight weeks

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    Action before the administrative court

  • Short text

    • Authorisation for the acquisition of firearms in another Member State or Contracting State by persons from the Federal Republic of Germany Issue
    • For firearms in accordance with Annex 1 Section 3 No. 2 (Category B) to the Weapons Act
    • For ammunition
    • Administration fee: EUR 120
    • responsible: District police authority
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