Exceptions to the permit requirement for the acquisition and possession of ammunition Approval

You can apply for an exemption from the permit requirement for the purchase and possession of ammunition.

In principle, you need a permit to acquire and possess ammunition. Deviating from this, there are specifically named exceptional cases. In addition, you have the option of applying for an exception in individual cases, provided that there are special reasons and there are no objections to public security and order. However, this is only possible for cases that are comparable to the specifically named exceptional cases.

Districts or district-free cities

Depending on the individual case

none

• there are special reasons,
• Interests of public security and order do not preclude this:
• there is comparability with the exceptional cases mentioned in § 12 of the Weapons Act,
• existing licensing requirements are not circumvented,
• there is an isolated case.

You can get an exception as follows:

1. You submit an application and submit the necessary documents,
2. the required documents are checked, if necessary you must submit further required documents,
3. the requirements of § 12 paragraph 5 WaffG are examined,
4. the decision on weapons law is made.

There are no deadlines to be observed.

Administrative fee for granting an exemption from the permit requirement: EUR 46 - 172