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A permit is required to operate a fixed shooting range.

If you wish to operate a fixed facility that is used for shooting sports or other shooting exercises with firearms, the testing of firearms or shooting with firearms for amusement (shooting range), or wish to significantly change its nature or the way in which it is used, you require a permit from the competent weapons authority.

No permit is required for shooting ranges where shooting takes place in closed rooms exclusively for the purpose of testing firearms or ammunition by firearms or ammunition manufacturers, by firearms or ammunition experts or by scientific institutions.

• Copy of identity card or passport
• Certificate of competence
• Statement from the local police station
• Proof of need, if applicable
• Proof of the existence of liability insurance for damages resulting from the operation of the shooting range in the amount of at least EUR 1,000,000.00 - lump sum for personal injury and property damage
• Proof of the existence of accident insurance for injuries resulting from the operation of the shooting range to persons involved in the organization of the shooting operation in the amount of at least EUR 10,000.00 in the event of death and EUR 100,000.00 in the event of disability
• any necessary permits or orders in accordance with building or immission control regulations
• Acceptance by a publicly appointed shooting range expert

The permit may only be issued if the applicant

• has the necessary reliability and
• personal suitability and
• provides proof of liability and accident insurance relating to the operation of the shooting range.
• Building permit and immission control permit for the construction of the shooting range
• Expert opinion and acceptance by a shooting range expert

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the costs range from €100.00 to €600.00.

Permission must be applied for before use is commenced.

• Permission to operate a fixed shooting range
• Any necessary building and immission control permits must be available
• Responsible: the weapons authority responsible for the location of the shooting range