Applying for an exception to the ban on the transfer of firearms, ammunition, cutting or impact weapons
Description
The provision of firearms, ammunition, cutting or thrusting weapons is generally prohibited. In exceptional cases, however, this is permitted with a permit. This is permitted under certain circumstances at public festivals, shooting festivals or similar events, as part of a shooting range or when ordering weapons and ammunition at trade fairs. You will need a permit for this.
- Organization of folk festivals, shooting festivals, collectors' meetings
- Organization of trade fairs, exhibitions, markets
- Event registration
- Proof of the shooting range
- Proof of participation in a trade fair, etc.
- WBK if applicable
Is based on the respective administrative fee schedule of the federal state or on the fee statutes of the authorities responsible under federal state law.
Fee: 100,00 - 500,00 EURPayment in advance: no
Administrative court action
Please contact the weapons authority in your district. If you live in Dessau-Roßlau, please also contact the weapons authority.
If you live in Halle or Magdeburg, please contact the respective police department.
- You apply for an exemption from the ban on the transfer of firearms, ammunition, blunt or edged weapons and submit all the necessary documents
- The competent authority checks your application and issues an exemption permit if necessary
Ministry of the Interior of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
21.01.2025
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
