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Portable shooting range Apply for permission to operate
Service Description
If you wish to operate a mobile 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 if you wish to significantly change its nature or the way it is used, you require a permit from the competent firearms authority.
No permit is required for shooting ranges where shooting is carried out 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.
In the case of mobile shooting ranges, a one-time permit prior to initial installation is sufficient.
Before being put into operation for the first time, the shooting range must be inspected by the competent authority with regard to the safety requirements. For this purpose, an expert opinion from a recognized shooting range expert can also be obtained at the expense of the operating person.
Who should I contact?
Please contact the firearms authority responsible for the location of the shooting range.
Competent authority
District office or city
Requirements
The permit may only be issued if the applicant
- has the required reliability and
- personal suitability and
- provides proof of insurance against liability and accidents related to the operation of the shooting range.
- There must also be a permit and acceptance for flying structures.
Which documents are required?
- Identity card or passport (copy)
- Statement of the local police station
- Proof of need, if applicable
- Proof of the existence of liability insurance and accident insurance for shooting operations that are subject to showman's liability
- Any permits or orders required in accordance with building or emission control regulations and corresponding approval
- If applicable, safety report from a shooting range expert
What are the fees?
The firearm manufacturing license is subject to a fee. The competent weapons authority will inform you of the amount of the fee.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Permit must be applied for prior to commencement of use.
Legal basis
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Thuringian Ministry of the Interior and Local Affairs
Professionally released on
01.12.2022
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
