Applying for information from the National Weapons Register
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzAll important information on privately and commercially owned firearms requiring a permit is stored in the National Weapons Register. Among other things, the aim is to be able to quickly check for each firearm subject to authorization
- who is currently the owner of the weapon,
- how long they have owned the weapon,
- where and from whom it was acquired and
- the history of the weapon.
If you are a natural person in possession of a firearms license or a firearm, you can request information about what data about you is stored in the register. Stored data can be
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Data about the weapons authority from which you received permission to own/carry your weapon. These are, for example
- name and
- address.
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Data about you as the owner. These are for example
- Name,
- address,
- date of birth,
- place of birth and
- nationality.
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Data on your firearms permit, for example on the
- type of permit
- Permit validity
- Permit status
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Data on your weapon. These are for example
- Manufacturer name,
- model,
- weapon category and
- caliber designation.
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Data on your weapon part. These are for example
- Manufacturer name,
- model,
- Weapon part category and
- Essential weapon part
You can submit your application in writing, online or in person to the Federal Office of Administration (BVA).