Shooting range operation - permit
Performance specification
If you wish to operate a fixed facility that is used for shooting sports or other shooting exercises with firearms, the testing of firearms or shooting with firearms for amusement (shooting range), or if you wish to significantly change its nature or the way it is used, you require a permit from the competent firearms authority.
No permit is required for shooting ranges where shooting is carried out in closed rooms exclusively for the purpose of testing firearms or ammunition by firearms or ammunition manufacturers, by firearms or ammunition experts or by scientific institutions.
Requirements
Permission may only be granted if the applicant
- the required reliability and
- has personal suitability and
- provides evidence of insurance against liability and accident related to the operation of the shooting range.
- Approval under building law and immission control law for the construction of the shooting range
- Expert opinion and acceptance by a shooting range expert
Which documents are required?
- Identity card or passport copy)
- Proof of need, if applicable
- Proof of the existence of a liability insurance for damages resulting from the operation of the shooting range in the amount of at least EUR 1,000,000.00 - lump sum for personal injury and property damage.
- Proof of the existence of accident insurance for injuries resulting from the operation of the shooting range for persons involved in the organisation of the shooting operation in the amount of at least EUR 10,000.00 for the case of death and EUR 100,000.00 for the case of disability.
- Any permits or orders required in accordance with building or immission control regulations.
- Acceptance by a publicly appointed shooting range expert
What are the fees?
In Hesse, the Administrative Cost Regulations for the Portfolio of the Ministry of the Interior and for Sport (VwKostO-MdIS) of 7 June 2013 provides for a fee range of €210 to €1,050 under number 731 of the Administrative Cost Schedule.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
Permission must be applied for prior to commencement of use.
Legal basis