Think it's tough to buy a firearm here?
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:29 pm
Requirements for a firearms license in Germany:
(1) In order to be granted a licence, applicants shall
1. be at least 18 years of age (Section 2 (1)),
2. have the necessary reliability (Section 5) and personal aptitude (Section 6),
3. demonstrate the necessary specialized knowledge (Section 7),
4. demonstrate a need (Section 8), and
5. enclose proof of liability insurance cover of one million euros for personal injury and property damage when applying for a weapons licence or shooting licence.
(2) Applicants not ordinarily resident for at least five years in the territory governed by this Act may be refused a licence to acquire, possess, carry or shoot a weapon.
(3) The competent authorities shall verify the reliability and personal aptitude of licence holders and, in the cases covered by subsection 1 no. 5, shall require proof of liability insurance at regular intervals of no more than three years.
(4) The competent authorities shall verify that a need still exists three years after the first licence is granted under the Weapons Act. This may be done at the same time as the verification referred to in subsection 3. The competent authorities may also verify that a need still exists after the period referred to in the first sentence has expired.
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(1) In order to be granted a licence, applicants shall
1. be at least 18 years of age (Section 2 (1)),
2. have the necessary reliability (Section 5) and personal aptitude (Section 6),
3. demonstrate the necessary specialized knowledge (Section 7),
4. demonstrate a need (Section 8), and
5. enclose proof of liability insurance cover of one million euros for personal injury and property damage when applying for a weapons licence or shooting licence.
(2) Applicants not ordinarily resident for at least five years in the territory governed by this Act may be refused a licence to acquire, possess, carry or shoot a weapon.
(3) The competent authorities shall verify the reliability and personal aptitude of licence holders and, in the cases covered by subsection 1 no. 5, shall require proof of liability insurance at regular intervals of no more than three years.
(4) The competent authorities shall verify that a need still exists three years after the first licence is granted under the Weapons Act. This may be done at the same time as the verification referred to in subsection 3. The competent authorities may also verify that a need still exists after the period referred to in the first sentence has expired.
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