Weapons law

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Airsoft Guns

Airsoft guns are replicas of real firearms that shoot plastic BB pellets with a caliber of 6 mm.

In Germany, the following regulations apply to Airsoft guns according to the manufacturers:

Category 1: No age restriction - Airsoft guns with an energy level of max. 0.08 joules with "CE" marking.
Category 2: Free for ages 14 and up - Airsoft guns with an energy level of max. 0.5 joules.
Category 3: Free for ages 18 and up - Airsoft guns with an energy level up to max. 7.5 joules.

These are subject to firearms legislation and bear the "F" mark inside a pentagon.

We offer a wide selection of Airsoft guns, accessories, and ammunition at affordable prices, but we only sell Category 2 and 3 Airsoft guns to persons who have reached the age of 18.

Please note that any sighting aids or flashlights depicted on the packaging are not included. Attaching such devices is prohibited in Germany.
Preparing and possessing such devices can lead to legal consequences.

Notice Requirement for Purchase of Gas & Signal Guns

The acquisition and possession of gas and signal guns, which comply with approved designs under § 8 Beschussgesetz and bear a PTB approval mark, remain permit-free from the age of 18.
According to § 10 para. 4 sentence in conjunction with Annex 2 Section 2 Subsection 3 No. 2 and 2.1 WaffG-new, carrying gas and signal guns outside one's own home and fenced property is only permitted with a small arms permit.
The small arms permit is issued upon application by the locally competent firearms authority if the applicant is reliable and has personal suitability.
Those who wish to handle gas and signal guns only in their own home, business premises, or their own fenced property do not require permission.
Permission is also not required for transporting the weapon in a non-ready and inaccessible state from one place to another.

Shooting with Gas & Signal Guns

Any shooting outside shooting ranges requires a permit. Shooting outside shooting ranges is only permissible without a shooting permit (§12 para. 4 WaffG).

1. by the holder of the property rights or with their consent on their fenced property

   • with firearms that deliver projectiles with a kinetic energy of no more than 7.5 joules or whose design is approved under §7 of the Beschussgesetz, provided that the projectiles cannot leave the property.

   • with firearms capable only of cartridge ammunition.

2. with firearms capable only of cartridge ammunition,

   • by participants in theatrical performances and similar respected presentations.

   • for the purpose of giving starting signals on behalf of organizers.

   • for bird scaring on agricultural premises.

3. with signal guns

   • during emergency and rescue exercises or

   • for giving starting or ending signals on behalf of organizers at sports events where optical or acoustic signaling is required.

Handling of Compressed Air, Spring-Powered, and CO2 Guns

1. Acquisition and possession of compressed air, spring-powered, and CO2 guns
   Acquisition and possession of compressed air, spring-powered, and CO2 guns over 7.5 joules requires a license (WBK) (see § 2 para. 2 WaffG).
   Acquisition and possession of compressed air, spring-powered, and CO2 guns under 7.5 joules, marked with an F, is permit-free and possible from the age of 18 (Annex § 2 para. 1 and 2 in conjunction with Annex 2, Section 2, Subsection 2 No. 1.1).
   The same applies to the acquisition and possession of compressed air, spring-powered, and CO2 guns manufactured before January 1, 1970, or in the area mentioned in Article 3 of the Unification Treaty before April 2, 1991, and brought into trade in accordance with the applicable regulations at that time (Annex § 2 para. 1 and 2 in conjunction with Annex 2, Section 2, Subsection 2 No. 1.2).

2. Carrying compressed air, spring-powered, and CO2 guns
   The carrying of compressed air, spring-powered, and CO2 guns (regardless of energy/joule level) requires a license. A person carries a weapon only if they exercise actual control over the weapon outside their own home, business premises, or fenced property. Pursuant to § 12 para. 3 No. 2 WaffG, no permission is required for carrying if the weapon is not ready to fire and not readily accessible and is being transported for a purpose covered by the respective need or in connection therewith (e.g., transport to a gunsmith or shooting range).

3. Shooting with compressed air, spring-powered, and CO2 guns
   Any shooting outside shooting ranges requires a license (§ 12 para. 4 sentence 1 WaffG).
   Exceptions under § 12 para. 4 No. 1 WaffG: Shooting outside shooting ranges without a shooting permit is permissible by the holder of the property rights or with their consent on their fenced property with firearms whose projectiles have a kinetic energy of no more than 7.5 joules, provided that the projectiles cannot leave the property.

Prohibition on Carrying § 42 a WaffG

The following items are subject to the prohibition on carrying (carrying in public):

1. Imitation firearms (replicas of firearms with the appearance of real firearms, i.e., including Airsoft guns)

2. Bladed and thrusting weapons (combat knives, one-handed knives, fixed-blade knives with a blade length over 12 cm, telescopic batons)

The following exceptions apply

• for use in photo, film, or television recordings or theatrical performances

• for transport in a locked container

• for carrying items according to paragraphs 1 and 2, provided there is a legitimate interest (examples: cultural tradition, professional activities, sports such as hunting, fishing, etc., or generally recognized purposes)