Please note that if you order free weapons and corresponding ammunition, you must provide us with proof of age, e.g. a copy of your identity card, passport, driving license or other official document, as these items are subject to the Weapons Act and may only be "supplied to persons over the age of 18".
Airsoft Weapons
Airsoft weapons are replicas of real weapons and fire plastic projectiles in 6 mm BB caliber.
In Germany, the following regulations apply to airsoft weapons according to the manufacturers:
Category 1: no age restriction - Airsofts with a maximum energy of 0.08 joules with "CE" marking.
Category 2: from 14 years - Airsoft with a maximum energy of 0.5 joules
Category 3: from 18 years - Airsoft with an energy up to max. 7.5 joules.
These are subject to the Weapons Act and bear the "F" mark in a pentagon.
We offer a large selection of airsoft weapons, accessories and ammunition at favorable prices, but only supply Category 2 and 3 airsofts to persons over the age of 18.
Please note that any aiming aids or flashlights shown on the packaging are not included in the scope of delivery. Attaching such illuminating devices is prohibited in Germany.
Even preparing and possessing such devices can lead to legal consequences.
Information obligation when buying gas & signal weapons
The acquisition and possession of gas and signal weapons that comply with the approved design according to § 8 Beschussgesetz (Proofing Act) and bear a PTB approval mark remain free of permits from the age of 18.
According to § 10 para. 4 sentence i.V.m. Annex 2 Section 2 Subsection 3 No. 2 and 2.1 WaffG-neu (new Weapons Act), carrying gas and signal weapons outside one's own home and one's own fenced property is only permitted with a small weapons license.
The small weapons license is issued by the locally responsible weapons authority upon application, if the applicant is reliable and personally suitable.
Anyone who only wants to handle gas and signal weapons in their own home, business premises or their own fenced property does not need a permit.
A permit is also not required for those who transport the weapon from one place to another in a non-ready-to-fire and non-accessible state.
Shooting with gas and signal weapons
Any shooting outside of shooting ranges requires a permit. Shooting outside of shooting ranges is only permitted without a shooting permit (§12 para. 4 WaffG).
- by the owner of the house rights or with their consent on fenced property
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with firearms whose projectiles are imparted with a kinetic energy of no more than 7.5 joules or whose design is approved according to §7 of the Beschussgesetz, provided that the projectiles cannot leave the property.
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with firearms from which only cartridge ammunition can be fired.
- with firearms from which only cartridge ammunition can be fired,
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by participants in theatrical performances and similar demonstrations.
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for giving starting signals on behalf of the organizers.
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for scaring away birds in agricultural businesses.
- with signal weapons
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during emergency and rescue drills or
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for giving starting or ending signals on behalf of the organizers at sporting events when optical or acoustic signaling is required.
Handling of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons
- Acquisition and possession of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons
The acquisition and possession of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons exceeding 7.5 joules requires a permit (WBK) (see § 2 Abs. 2 WaffG).
The acquisition and possession of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons under 7.5 joules, which are marked with an F-mark, is permitted without a license from the age of 18 (Annex § 2 Abs.1 and 2 in conjunction with Annex 2, Section 2, Subsection 2 No. 1.1).
The same applies to the acquisition and possession of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons manufactured before January 1, 1970 or in the area specified in Article 3 of the Unification Treaty before April 2, 1991 and put into circulation in accordance with the regulations applicable at that time (Annex § 2 Abs.1 and 2 in conjunction with Annex 2, Section 2, Subsection 2 No. 1.2).
- Carrying of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons
The carrying of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons (regardless of energy/joule rating) requires a permit. A person carries a weapon if they have actual control over the weapon outside their own home, business premises or their own fenced property. According to § 12 Abs. 3 No. 2 WaffG, no permit is required for carrying if the weapon is transported from one place to another in a non-ready-to-fire and non-accessible state, provided that the transport of the weapon is for a purpose covered by the respective need or in connection therewith (e.g. transport to a gunsmith or to a shooting range).
- Shooting with air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons
Any shooting outside of shooting ranges requires a permit (§ 12 Abs. 4 Sentence 1 WaffG).
Exceptions according to § 12 Abs. 4 No. 1 WaffG: Shooting outside of shooting ranges without a shooting permit is permitted by the owner of the house rights or with their consent on fenced property with firearms whose projectiles are imparted with a kinetic energy of no more than 7.5 joules (J), provided that the projectiles cannot leave the property.
Carrying ban § 42 a WaffG
The carrying ban (carrying in public) includes the following objects:
- Imitation firearms (replicas of firearms with the appearance of real firearms, i.e. also airsoft weapons)
- Cutting and thrusting weapons (combat knives, one-hand knives, fixed-blade knives with a blade length over 12 cm, telescopic batons)
The following exceptions apply
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for use in photo, film or television recordings or theatrical performances
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for transport in a sealed container
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for carrying the objects according to paragraphs 1 and 2, provided there is a legitimate interest (examples: traditional customs, professional activity, sport such as hunting, fishing, etc. or generally recognized purpose)
You can find the Weapons Act here: http://bundesrecht.juris.de
