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Apply for a shooting permit

  • Service description

    If you wish to fire a firearm—whether it requires a permit or is exempt from one—outside of a shooting range, you must apply for a permit in advance. Under certain conditions, a shooting permit is not required (e.g., when hunting in a hunting district). If you have any questions, please contact the firearms authority directly.

  • Prerequisites

    • Minimum age:
      18 years

    • Reliability

    • Personal Suitability

    • Need

    • Subject Knowledge

    • Liability insurance
      in the amount of one million euros

  • What documents are required?

    • Application for a Shooting Permit

    • Proof of Need:
      You can provide details regarding your need on the application form.

    • Proof of Competence:
      The appropriate proof of competence is required for each type of shooting permit.

    • Specifying the shooting location:
      This can be displayed, for example, using a map of the respective shooting location.

    • Liability Insurance:
       Liability insurance must be in place that covers bodily injury and property damage up to one million euros. The insurer and the amount of coverage must be clearly indicated on the proof of coverage.

  • What fees apply?

    Fees are charged by the firearms authority for applying for a shooting permit. Shooting permits for predators in areas where hunting is permitted are free of charge for qualified individuals (usually hunters).

    The fees related to firearms regulations can be found in Section 7 of the Appendix to the Administrative Cost Regulations for the Ministry of the Interior, Security, and Homeland Protection.


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