Apply for a small firearms license

Procedure

You must apply for a small firearms license from the relevant firearms authority. Submit the application together with the required documents.

The firearms authority will issue the small firearms license if you meet the necessary requirements.

Application in paper form

• You can request a print-out of the application form by e-mail at waffenundjagd@ordnungsamt.bremen.de or you can obtain a paper copy from the relevant authority on site.
• Fill out the application form.
• Attach a copy of the required documents to the application.
• Send everything by post or hand in the documents on site after making an appointment. The completed application should be handed in to the responsible office.
• You will receive the decision by post.

Legal bases

• Kostenverordnung für die innere Verwaltung (InKostV)
• § 10 Abs. 4 Waffengesetz (WaffG)
• § 12 Abs. 3 Waffengesetz (WaffG)
• § 4 Absatz 1 Nummer 1 bis 2 Waffengesetz (WaffG)
• Anlage 2 Abschnitt 2 2 Nr. 1.3, Unterabschnitt 3 Nr. 2 und 2.1. Waffengesetz (WaffG)