Hamburg police

Apply for an exemption from the minimum age for shooting at shooting ranges to promote competitive sports

If your child wants to participate in shooting sports, you can apply for an exemption from the minimum age for shooting at a shooting range.

Detailed description

As a rule, children are only allowed to shoot at a shooting range from the age of 12. If your child wants to take part in shooting sports at an earlier age, an exception to this rule can be made under certain circumstances. You must apply for an exemption from the responsible authority.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • Your child is not yet 12 years old
  • Shooting should be practiced as a competitive sport

Documents required

  • Certificate from the shooting club about your child’s shooting talent
  • Medical certificate confirming your child’s mental and physical fitness
  • Consent of legal guardians

Please note

No

Deadlines

None. You must have the permit before your child starts shooting sports.

Procedure

  • You submit your application in writing to the responsible authority and enclose the necessary documents.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents from you.
  • The responsible authority will inform you of the decision in writing.

Processing time

Up to several weeks

Fees

70.00 EUR to 190.00 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 27 paragraph 4 Weapons Act (WaffG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/waffg_2002/__27.html


Fee schedule for official acts in the field of firearms law


(GebOWaffR)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-WaffRGebOHAV8Anlage/part/G

Address and contact information

Hamburg police

Mon 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tue 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thu 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Due to many telephone inquiries, we are sometimes difficult to reach by telephone.



All firearms and hunting law matters can also be handled in writing


to be edited. Applications as well as hunting and weapons law documents can be sent by post,


Email or by putting it in your home mailbox.



Due to the current situation, processing at the hunting and weapons authority may take several months.


We ask for your patience and will get back to you without being asked.

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Last updated: 06.02.2026