Weapons; application for a pre-entry with existing green gun possession card for individual person
If you already have a firearms possession card (WBK) and wish to purchase another firearm requiring a permit, you must apply for this.
Stand: 01.07.2024. Link zum BayernPortal
Online procedure
Online applications from the firearms authority
You can use this online application to submit applications to the firearms authority.
Citizen-friendly and digital: simply complete this online application directly via your internet browser. In many cases, this saves you having to go to the authorities.
Applying for a permit to purchase weapons and ammunition with an existing weapons possession card (pre-entry)
You can use this online application to apply for a permit to purchase weapons and ammunition with an existing weapons possession card (pre-entry).
Citizen-friendly and digital: simply complete this online application directly via your internet browser. In many cases, this will save you a trip to the authorities.
The permit is issued by the competent authority by means of an entry in the gun ownership card (pre-entry).
If you are a sport shooter and have a green gun ownership card (WBK), you must have your recognized shooting club confirm that you need this weapon to practice your sport.
With the pre-registration, you have one year to acquire a weapon requiring a permit.
In the application for a permit for the further purchase of a firearm, you only need to state what type of firearm and caliber you wish to purchase. Further details, such as the manufacturer and exact model, are not initially required. You only have to provide this information once you have acquired the weapon and have fulfilled your obligation to notify the competent authority of the acquisition of the weapon. The gun dealer must also report the transfer of the weapon to you.
You must prove that you can safely store the weapon you wish to purchase.
You have a green gun ownership card (WBK).
You must apply for the pre-registration at the relevant firearms authority. Submit the application together with the required documents.
You can use the NWR identification numbers (NWR ID) to complete the application more quickly:
- your personal NWR ID (P or F NWR ID) for your personal details
- the permit NWR ID for the firearms permit (E-NWR ID)
- the weapon or weapon part NWR ID (W or T NWR ID).
You can obtain the NWR IDs on application to the relevant weapons authority.
Processing weapons law
All services and online applications of the weapons authority can be found below the contact information and opening hours.
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On-site appointments are only possible by individual arrangement. Please contact us by phone, e-mail or contact form.
Telephone availability:
Monday: 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday to Thursday: 08:00 - 15:30
Friday: 08:00 - 12:00