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Apply for permission to purchase with an existing firearms possession card for a shooting club

If you already have a firearms possession card (WBK) as a shooting club and wish to acquire an additional firearm requiring a permit, you must apply for this.

  • Basic information

    If your shooting club already has a firearms possession card and you wish to purchase additional firearms for the club that require a permit in addition to the firearms registered there, you will need a permit to do so. The permit is issued by the competent authority by means of an entry in the gun ownership card (pre-entry). With the pre-entry, you have one year to acquire the registered firearm 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.

    Requirements

    • Weapons possession card (WBK) for clubs

  • Procedure

    You must apply for the pre-registration at the relevant firearms authority. Submit the application together with the required documents.

    Online application

    • Use the online service. You will find the link under "Further information" - Online service".
    • The online service will guide you through the application step by step.
    • You can store the required documents directly in the online service.
    • If you want to use the full online functions of the service, you must log in with your Bund-ID user account.
    • If you do not yet have a user account, you can register on the registration page.
    • If you do not register with your Bund-ID, you will need to make an appointment in person at the firearms authority to have your personal details checked before your application can be processed.
    • Once the application has been checked, you will receive the firearms permit and the invoice by post.

    Application in paper form

    • You can request a print-out of the application form by e-mail at waffenundjagd@ordnungsamt.bremen.de or you can obtain a paper copy from the relevant office.
    • Fill in the application form.
    • Attach a copy of the required documents to the application.
    • Send everything by post or hand in the documents on site after making an appointment. The completed application should be handed in to the responsible office.
    • You will receive the decision by post.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Identity card or passport (copy)

  • Competent Department

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

    The fees may vary and depend on various factors. Further information on fees can be found in the Internal Administration Costs Ordinance. You will find the link under "Legal bases" - "Cost Ordinance for Internal Administration (InKostV)".

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There is no deadline.

    How long does it take to process

    4 weeks bis 8 weeks

  • Legal Bases

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 01.09.2025

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