Gun law
Recreational Shooting & Self Defense
Within Germany most of these articles need a proof of majority. Please read the details in German language.
We do not export articles that require proof of age.
Goods subjected to licence
Within Germany you need a buying permit. Please read the details in German language.
Export to an EU or Schengen country (CH-IS-LI-NO)
To export weapons, ammunition, and essential weapon components (such as the barrel, breech/bolt, or receiver) that require a purchase permit, we require a copy of your country's import license in accordance with Art. 11 (2) of Directive 91/477/EEC; Art. 10 (2) of Directive 93/15/EEC; and Art. 9a (1) of the 1st Weapons Ordinance (1. WaffV).
Spare parts and reloading supplies do not require this document.
You can obtain this license from your licensing authority (e.g., police, hunting authority, etc.). Its structure and format are similar to the German license shown in the illustration. If your authority does not use this specific form, we require a copy of your import license accompanied by an official certified translation into German or English.
Upon presentation of your import license, our authority issues an export license to us. This process takes approximately one week. Shipping costs for weapons and weapon parts vary by country.
We can also apply for authorization for ammunition if you are collecting the items in person.
No shipping of hazardous goods (ammunition, powder, primers).
For customs purposes, Schengen countries are treated as non-EU countries ("third countries"), but under firearms law, they are treated like EU member states. This means that spare parts and reloading supplies do not require prior authorization.
Export outside the EU
To export firearms and any spare parts—such as grip panels, sights, or magazines—as well as reloading supplies, we require an end-user certificate bearing your original signature (submitted via email and subsequently by mail) and a copy of your import permit.
We use these documents to apply for an export license. This process generally takes two to three months. However, if the firearms could potentially be used in military conflicts (this includes all semi-automatic handguns and long guns), the approval process typically takes six to twelve months (depending on the destination country and type of firearm) and is usually denied for non-OECD countries. Please note that you are liable for the €50 application fee, even if our authorities do not grant export approval.
Once the license is obtained, we will ship the goods at the net price (tax-free). Air freight shipments require an import permit from your country. Please check in advance which international airlines accept firearms as air freight and which airports are suitable; we will then be happy to provide a quote for shipping costs.
Standard firearm parts can now only be shipped from Germany via DHL Express.
Essential components and complete firearms can only be exported via air freight, which incurs higher costs.