Firearms licence
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Performance specification
If you want to carry a firearm in public, i.e. outside your home or business premises, your contented property or a shooting range, you need a firearms licence. This also applies to alarm, irritant and signal weapons ("small" firearms licence).Requirements
Requirements for obtaining a firearms licence:- Age of majority (18 years),
- Reliability,
- Personal suitability,
- Proof of a need,*
- Proof of liability insurance,*
- Proof of technical and legal knowledge in the field of weapons.
* Not required for "small" firearms licence.
Which documents are required?
Special information for - District of Waldeck-FrankenbergLegal basis
Who do I need to contact?
Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
The firearms licence is issued by the firearms authority in your district administration or the administration of your independent city.