Weapons and ammunition; application for a permit to bring them into, through or out of the Federal Republic of Germany

Do you want to permanently export weapons or ammunition from Germany to other countries, permanently import them into Germany or transport them through Germany? Then you need a permit.


Stand: 09.02.2024. Link zum BayernPortal

Online procedure

Apply for permission to carry firearms or ammunition

You can use this online application to apply for a permit to carry firearms or ammunition.

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.

Applying for an extension of a permit to carry firearms or ammunition

You can use this online application to apply for the renewal of a permit to carry firearms or ammunition.

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.

Applying for a permit to transfer firearms or ammunition

You can use this online application to apply for a permit to transfer firearms or ammunition.

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.

Editorial responsibility: Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, for Sport and Integration (see BayernPortal)

Processing weapons law

All services and online applications of the weapons authority can be found below the contact information and opening hours.

Anschrift

Rathausplatz 1
91052 Erlangen

Öffnungszeiten

jetzt geschlossen
Montag: 08:00 - 12:00 Uhr und 14:00 - 16:00 Uhr
Dienstag: 08:00 - 12:00 Uhr
Donnerstag: 08:00 - 14:00 Uhr
Freitag: 08:00 - 12:00 Uhr

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