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Firearms Manufacturing License

  • Service description

    A firearms manufacturing license is required if you intend to manufacture, process, or repair firearms or ammunition on a commercial basis or as a self-employed individual as part of a business enterprise. If the firearms manufacturing is not to be conducted on a commercial basis, you must apply for a non-commercial manufacturing license. The firearms manufacturing license may be limited to specific types of firearms and ammunition.

    With a firearms manufacturing license, you may transfer firearms to other firearms manufacturers or dealers. If you are also registered as a master gunsmith in the trade registry, you may also transfer firearms to private end users. Otherwise, you will need an additional firearms dealer’s license.

    If the firearms manufacturing business is to be operated by a representative, or if a person is appointed to manage a branch office or a dependent branch, a separate representative permit must be applied for on their behalf.

  • Procedure

    Rich Please to apply for firearms manufacturing license the form intended application form . Please checkwhich Udocuments you may still need to provide .

    Provided that all requirements are met, you will the firearms manufacturing license will be issued to you. This will be be issued to you along with thethe fee notice.

  • Prerequisites

    • Minimum age:
      Generally 25 years of age
      However, certain exceptions apply: Upon presentation of an expert opinion regarding personal suitability, the minimum age of 18 (Section 6(3) of the Firearms Act)

    • Reliability

    • Personal Suitability

    • Technical Knowledge:

      Her expertise kcanas followsdemonstrate:
      Master craftsman’s examination in gunsmithing othe
      registration of a gunsmithing business in the trade register oor
      Ean exemption permit for the gunsmith trade under the Crafts and Trades Code: These exemptions apply exclusively to the processing and repair of firearms. othe
      permit for commercial use pursuant to § Section 7 Explosives Act: for a ammunition manufacturing license
  • What documents are required?

    • Application Firearms Manufacturing License

    • Copy/Photo of ID card (front and back)

    • Proof of Secure Storage:
      You must specify where the firearms and their ammunition are to be
      stored. Please consult with the relevant firearms authority in advance.

    • Extract from the Central Business Register

    • Proof of Qualification:
      A copy or photo of one of the documents listed under “Qualifications.”

    • Certificate for Tax Purposes:
      The certificate must be requested from the Fulda Tax Office.

    • Extract from the debtor registry:
      Must be requested through the enforcement portal.

    • If applicable, an extract from the commercial register:
      An extract from the commercial register is required only for legal entities (e.g., GmbHs). The local court—the registry court—at the legal entity’s registered office is
      responsible for this.

      All documents should preferably be submitted by email.
  • What fees apply?

    Fees are charged by the firearms authority for applying for a firearms manufacturing license. Under the Firearms Act, your reliability is reviewed every three years, for which fees are also charged on a regular basis.

    The fees under firearms law can be found in Section 7 of the Appendix to the Administrative Cost Regulations for the Ministry of the Interior, Security, and Homeland Protection (VwKostO-MdI).

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