Display acquisition of a weapon 
If you acquire a firearm that requires a permit or transfer it to someone else, you must notify the competent authority within two weeks.
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Basic information
If you acquire a firearm that requires a permit or transfer it to someone else, you must notify the competent authority within two weeks.
Requirements
- When purchasing a weapon: Authorization to purchase (gun ownership card [with previous entry if applicable] or hunting license)
- When handing over a weapon: the recipient's authorization to acquire the weapon
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Procedure
You must the acquisition of a weapon requiring a permit to the competent 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 guides you through the application step by step.
- You can store the required documents directly in the online service.
- If you wish 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.
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Necessary Documents
- Identity card or passport (copy)
- Weapons possession card (WBK) or hunting license with purchase authorization (previous entry)
- European firearms pass (if registration is required)
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Competent Department
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Ordnungsamt | Referat 11 - Waffen- und Jagdangelegenheiten
- (0421) 361 2144
- (0421) 361-10035
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- waffenundjagd
@ordnungsamt. bremen. de - Legally secure e-communication more
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Online Services
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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)".
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
2 weeks
How long does it take to process
4 weeks bis 8 weeks
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 01.09.2025