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Apply for permission to purchase and own weapons for individual persons with an existing firearms license

If you have a firearm ownership card (WBK) or a hunting license and want to purchase a firearm that requires a permit, you must apply for this.

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Detailed description

If you have a firearms ownership card (WBK) or a hunting license and intend to purchase a firearm that requires a permit, you must apply for this in advance. The so-called pre-entry is a provisional authorization or permit that allows you to purchase a firearm that requires a permit within a certain period of time. A pre-entry is necessary:

  • for the purchase of a multi-shot handgun by hunters or sports shooters
  • for the purchase of a semi-automatic long gun by sports shooters
  • for the acquisition of a signal weapon by ship owners

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You must prove that you can store the weapon safely (gun safe with resistance level 0 or I)

Documents required

  • Identity card
  • Gun ownership card or sports shooting certificate or valid hunting license
  • Proof of safe storage

If necessary, additionally for hunters:

  • Proof of 1st and 2nd multi-shot handgun (pistol, revolver)

If applicable, additionally for sports shooters:

  • Proof of expertise
  • Justification for the need to purchase if more than 2 multi-shot handguns or 3 semi-automatic long guns are already in possession

If applicable, additionally for ship owners:

  • Proof that you own a seaworthy boat
  • Proof of safe storage on board (Hamburger Kasten)

Please note

During the application process, it is sufficient to state the type and caliber of the weapon. Detailed information such as manufacturer and model are not required initially. You only have to provide this information when you report the purchase to the relevant authority. The gun dealer is also obliged to report the purchase of the weapon.

For the preliminary entry, your reliability under firearms law, personal suitability and expertise will not be checked again.

Purchasing a weapon without a prior record is a criminal offense.

Deadlines

With the pre-registration you have one year to purchase the weapon that requires a permit.

Procedure

  • You submit your application together with the necessary documents.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents from you.
  • The decision of the competent authority will be communicated to you.

Processing time

Up to several weeks

Fees

There is an administration fee. The amount of the fee depends on the type and scope of your application.

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 10 paragraph 1 Weapons Act (WaffG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/waffg_2002/__10.html


Fee schedule for official acts in the field of firearms law


(GebOWaffR)

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

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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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Keywords: Firearm WBK

Last updated: 18.01.2025