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Weapons legislation – Applying for/changing a licence for operating a mobile shooting range
Approval from the competent weapons authority is required for operating a mobile shooting range. You will also need permission if you wish to make any significant changes to the condition or type of use of a mobile shooting range.
A mobile shooting range is a facility that is used for
Furthermore, the operating licence is linked to safety requirements that must be observed by the holder of the licence or their representatives (so-called range guards).
A mobile shooting range is a facility that is used for
- sports shooting,
- other types shooting practice using firearms,
- firearms testing, or
- shooting firearms for entertainment purposes.
- with which types of guns,
- from what distance and
- for what purpose
Furthermore, the operating licence is linked to safety requirements that must be observed by the holder of the licence or their representatives (so-called range guards).
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Online processing
Prerequisites
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The shooting range is mobile
A different application is needed for operating a stationary shooting range (see “More information”). - Minimum age: 18 years
- Reliability
- Personal suitability
- Liability insurance and accident insurance
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Are you planning to make changes to the mobile shooting range?
- Concerning its condition
- Concerning the type of use
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Inspection by recognised experts before initial operation
Shooting ranges must be inspected by a state approved shooting range expert before initial operation and at regular intervals thereafter. The operator must bear the costs of the inspections.
Documents required
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Application for operating/changing the condition/type of use of a mobile shooting range
Can be completed online; or you can use the form.
- Online processing: please keep all required documents and certificates ready for upload in PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG or DOCX format. The files should be named as follows: firstname_surname_description.pdf
- As an alternative, you may submit the application by postal mail or e-mail: please post or email the signed application and all certificates and personal documents to the weapons authority of the Berlin police.
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Identity card or passport
As a photocopy or photograph - Safety-related report by a recognised expert
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When used for shooting as entertainment: evidence of existing liability insurance cover
Liability insurance with the statutory minimum coverage (EUR 500,000 for personal injuries, EUR 150,000 for material damage) according to §1 section 2 no. 2 section 3 no. 2 of the liability insurance ordinance for travelling performers. -
When used for other reasons: evidence of existing liability and accident insurance cover
Liability and accident insurance with the statutory minimum coverage. The minimum insurance sum is 1 million euros
- as a lump sum for personal injuries and damage to property
- and for accidents involving damage due to operating the shooting range to individuals involved in organising the shooting business at a minimum of EUR 10,000 in the event of death and EUR 100,000 in the event of disability.
Fees
The application is subject to a fee. You will receive a notification of charges. Further processing will take place after receipt of payment.
- EUR 228.00 to 597.00: granting of permission
- EUR 195.00 to 220.00: every six years, for regular inspection of the shooting range
- Costs for involvement of an expert appraiser
- EUR 61.00: every three years, for regular reliability reviews, if this has not taken place in another context
Legal basis
More information
- Information sheet about storing weapons and ammunition
- Weapons authority of the Berlin police
- Information about weapons legislation – Information sheet for parents and teachers
- Information sheet for individuals who have inherited weapons
- Weapons legislation – Applying for a licence for operating a stationary shooting range