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Rostock launches online service: Apply for gun rights now!
Rostock facilitates online applications for firearm ownership and the European firearms passport. Apply now from the comfort of your own home!
Rostock launches online service: Apply for gun rights now!
A lot is happening in Rostock in the area of weapons permits! The city recently introduced a new option so that citizens can now conveniently submit their applications for the purchase and possession of weapons and ammunition online. This innovation includes not only the small firearms license and firearms ownership cards, but also the European firearms passport and the entry of a weapon into an existing firearms ownership card. A real advance for everyone who is active in the field of shooting sports or hunting.
An interesting anecdote on the side: In Rostock there are currently 842 people registered as gun owners, who together own a total of 4,458 weapons that require a permit. This shows how strong the interest in weapons is in the region. But how does the new online service work exactly? To submit an application, applicants can upload their necessary evidence directly, provided they have an account and the online ID function. This eliminates the need to go to the office, which makes the whole thing less complicated.
Application details at a glance
Anyone who decides to use the new online service will receive a notification after their application has been processed. However, there remains a small downside: If you don't use the online ID function, you have to bring your valid ID document with you when you want to pick up the application. In addition, original purchase contracts for weapons and proof of storage must be submitted, which could be an additional challenge for some.
Particularly worth mentioning is the European firearms passport, which allows holders of firearms ownership cards to temporarily take their weapons and ammunition with them to other EU and Schengen states. As the city of Rostock reports, this pass is valid for five years and can be extended twice for five years each. But those responsible in Rostock warn: Only those weapons for which a valid permit is available may be entered in the firearms passport - a maximum of ten in total.
Important information for travelers
When taking ammunition with you, make sure that you only take as much as you actually need. This means a little more planning for hunting trips or shooting events. And don't forget: Before you start your journey, you must observe the firearms regulations of the host country and the transit states. Even though the firearms passport is very practical, it does not authorize the permanent export of weapons; separate permits are required for this.
With this new digital solution, Rostock is making an important contribution to modernizing the administration and making it easier for citizens to exercise their rights in the area of gun ownership. Shooting fans and hunters, pay attention – there is real added value for leisure activities here! Those interested can find further information and access to the online service on the official website of the city of Rostock (https://www.rostock.de/rathaus/online-dienste/europ%C3%A4ischen-feuer Waffenpass-bewerbungen-124486007.html) and in the details on the online application [ndr.de].