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A permit is required to operate a fixed shooting range.

If you 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 purposes (shooting range), or if you would like to significantly change its nature or type of use, you need a permit from the competent weapons authority.

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

• Identity card or passport copy)
• Proof of competence
• Statement from the local police station
• If applicable, proof of need
• Proof of the existence of liability insurance for damage 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 damage 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

Permission may be granted only if the applicant:

• the required reliability, and
• has personal aptitude and
• proves insurance against third party liability as well as against accidents related to the operation of the shooting range.
• Building and immission control permit for the construction of the shooting range
• Expert opinion and acceptance by a shooting range expert

The permit must be applied for before the start of use.

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