Apply for a firearms licence
You require a firearms licence to carry firearms that do not bear the corresponding "PTB" test mark.
Description
Validity: Three years
Requirements
- Reliability: Reliability is checked by the department.
- Expertise: As a rule, an examination by a state-recognised expertise commission is required as proof of expertise.
- Need: A need can only exist if you are demonstrably more at risk than the general public.
Required documents
- Proof of expertise
- Proof of liability insurance
- Proof of need
- business registration, if applicable
- Application form
All documents required in addition to the application form must be submitted in the original and as a photocopy. If the copies have to be made by the authorities, a fee of €0.50 will be charged per copy.
Questions & Answers
The application must always be submitted in writing by post with the relevant documents if original documents are required. Only in justified individual cases can appointments be made for an interview
Contact
Waffenbehörde
Website
Postal address
Waffenbehörde
Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München
Address
Ruppertstraße 19
80337 München
Application procedure
Please submit applications and enquiries to the weapons, hunting, fishing and explosives authorities in writing. You can do this digitally at waffen.kvr@muenchen.de or by post (submit original documents). We have set up a digital application procedure with authentication for the application for a small arms licence.
You will receive your respective notifications and documents by post. You will then receive the invoice for this from the city treasury.
If you need to visit us in person (e.g. to hand in a firearms licence), please send an email to waffen.kvr@muenchen.de. We will then send you an appointment confirmation or appointment suggestions if necessary.
Further information on the individual services of the Weapons, Hunting, Fishing and Explosives Authorities.