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Weapons, ammunition or permit certificates - report loss Hobby und Freizeit Unternehmensstart und Gewerbezulassung

If you have lost a weapon, ammunition or a weapons permit, such as a weapons possession card or a weapons license, you must report this immediately to the relevant weapons authority.

  • Basic information

    You must immediately report the loss of weapons, ammunition and firearms licenses that require a permit. Weapons licensing documents include

    • Weapons possession card,
    • Ammunition purchase license,
    • firearms license,
    • small firearms license,
    • Shooting permit,
    • European firearms pass,
    • Replacement certificate for weapons possession card or weapons license,
    • other permit documents (e.g. weapons trading or manufacturing permit, carry or transfer permit, special permit for carrying weapons at public events).

    You can also indicate the loss of several weapons/ammunition and permit certificates in one report.

    If you report that you have lost permit documents, you should also apply for replacement documents to be issued to you at the same time.

    You must also report to the police that you have lost weapons and/or permit certificates.

    If you find the weapons and permits again, you must report this to the relevant weapons authority. You must return any replacement documents that have been issued.

    Requirements

    You have lost a weapon, ammunition or a permit.

  • Procedure

    You must report the loss of weapons, ammunition or permit certificates to the competent weapons authority.

    Online application

    • Use the online service. You will find the link under "Further information" - Online service".
    • The online service guides you step by step through the application process.
    • 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?

    You must report the loss immediately.

    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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