Applying for an extension of the firearms license for security companies and their security personnel

• The application for renewal of the permit must be submitted to the competent authority in writing or electronically.
• The competent authority will check the documents.
• If the examination is positive, the authority will issue the extension of the firearms license for the security business.
• The extension of the permit must be granted if the period of validity of the existing firearms license has not yet expired.

In order for your firearms license for the security industry to be renewed, you must

• at least 18 years old,
• reliable within the meaning of § 5 WaffG and
• be personally suitable within the meaning of § 6 WaffG and
• have the required expertise in accordance with § 7 WaffG and
• prove that you have a need for firearms in accordance with § 8 WaffG.

In addition, the period of validity of your firearms license must not have expired.

• Identity card or passport

as a copy or photo

• Proof of expertise

Official certificate of competence or proof from an officially authorized commercial training provider. The certificate of competence must meet the current requirements of § 1 AWaffV. This is regularly the case for certificates of competence issued after 01.04.2003.

• Proof of need

Guarding orders or offers which explicitly state the type and scope of the guarding activity as well as the persons, objects or assets to be protected.

• Proof of liability insurance in the amount of 1,000,000 euros, lump sum for personal injury and property damage
• Proof of safe storage of firearms and ammunition in accordance with § 36 WaffG

• Details of the weapons to be entered in the firearms license (if already known)

for applicants who are employed in the security industry
Certificate from the employer:

• • of a current employment relationship and use in an activity requiring the carrying of a weapon. The certificate must contain information on the scope (full-time or part-time) and whether the employment relationship is temporary or permanent. Information that is not relevant can be blacked out.
  • stating the type of guarding activity to be carried out (cash transportation, transport of valuables, property protection, personal protection)
  • stating which weapon(s) is/are to be carried (if already known)
• Official or specialist medical or psychological certificate on personal suitability for applicants who have not yet reached the age of 25

The application for renewal must be submitted before the existing firearms license expires.

• § 28 Waffengesetz (WaffG)

Administrative court action

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: No

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No

There are no indications or special features.

21.01.2025

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.