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Permission to carry weapons issuance for persons at risk

Issuance of firearms licence

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  • Forms

    Written form requirement (prospective: online procedure)


  • Detailed description

    A need to acquire and possess a firearm and the ammunition intended for it is recognised in the case of a person who credibly demonstrates that he or she is endangered by attacks on life or limb to a greater extent than the general public and that the acquisition of the firearm and ammunition is suitable and necessary to mitigate this risk.

    A need to carry a firearm shall be recognised if it is credibly demonstrated that the conditions set out in paragraph 1 are also met outside one's own home, business premises or pacified property.

  • Requirements

    The applicant must have reached the age of 18, have the necessary reliability and personal suitability, prove the necessary expertise, a need and insurance against liability in the amount of 1 million euros - lump sum for personal injury and property damage.

  • Documents

    Written application

  • Fees

    100 Euro

  • Process

    Written application to the competent weapons authority.

    Written decision of the Weapons Authority.

  • Deadline

    none

  • Responsible authority

    Police headquarters

  • Point of contact

    Police Headquarters, Responsible Police Directorate

  • Legal basis
  • More information
  • Approved

    Ministry of the Interior and Local Government

    Unit 44

  • Approved date
    15.04.2020