Fachkundeprüfung für den Waffenhandel bei der IHK ablegen

• § 22 Waffensgesetz, Fachkunde (WaffG)
• § 15 Allgemeine Waffengesetz-Verordnung, Umfang der Fachkunde (AWaffV)
• § 16 AWaffV, Prüfung

Acquisition of proof of specialised knowledge for the arms trade by examination at the IHK in accordance with §22 of the Weapons Act (WaffG)

Proof of specialised knowledge must be provided for the commercial arms trade. To do this, you take an examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). Depending on the scope of the trading licence you have applied for, the examination covers certain categories of weapons.

In order to successfully pass the specialised knowledge examination for the trade in weapons and ammunition, you need not only theoretical but also practical knowledge. Extensive preparation is therefore recommended.

Note: If you are registered as a master gunsmith, you already have the required expertise and do not need to prove it again.

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• if applicable, notification from the competent authority that the check is to be carried out
• official photo ID for identification check

As a rule, the authority to which you have applied for the firearms trading licence must register or pre-register you for the examination.

Procedural fee: Calculation according to the IHK fee schedule

After applying for a licence to trade in firearms, you will usually be registered for an examination by the licensing authority. In some cases there are exceptions and you must register with the IHK yourself.

• You will receive notification from the authority that the examination is to take place
• Your registration is confirmed and you are given an examination date

in the theoretical part of the examination you will demonstrate knowledge

• the regulations on the trade in firearms and ammunition
• on the acquisition and carrying of firearms and
• the main features of other firearms regulations

in the practical part of the examination you will demonstrate knowledge of

• the safe handling of the tested weapon categories
  • disassembly and assembly
  • the naming of essential parts and
  • the description of the mode of operation

Note: If you have also applied for a licence to trade in ammunition, the handling of the ammunition used and its use in the associated firearm will be checked.

You will receive the certificate immediately or within a few days after a successful examination and can continue the authorisation procedure for the arms trade.

The certificate of competence is valid indefinitely and nationwide.