Stellvertretungserlaubnis für ein erlaubnisbedürftiges Waffengewerbe Erteilung für Stellvertreter

Section 21a Weapons Act (WaffG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/waffg_2002/__21a.html
Section 21 Weapons Act (WaffG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/waffg_2002/__21.html

If you want to have your commercial weapons manufacturing or commercial weapons trading business run by a representative, you will need a representative permit.

If you trade in or manufacture weapons commercially and you want to appoint another person to manage your business, you need a deputy permit.

The responsible authority issues the authorized representative permit for a specific person. The authorized representative permit can also be issued for a limited period of time and limited to specific types of firearms and ammunition.

• identification document
• Proof of expertise
• Proof of expertise
• Proof of branch and business premises
• if applicable: copy of previously issued weapons manufacturing/trading permit
• if applicable: extract from the commercial register

• They carry out the manufacture or trade of weapons commercially or independently within the framework of a commercial enterprise.
• You can provide evidence of a valid reason for the need for representation (for example, personal or financial reasons).
• You and the person appointed to represent you
  • have already reached the age of 18.
  • have the necessary reliability and, in particular, have no criminal record.
  • have the necessary personal suitability and, in particular, there are no facts that justify the assumption that they are legally incapable, alcoholic or mentally ill.
  • have proven expertise in the commercial arms trade (for example, by passing an examination at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry or by registering a gunsmith business in the trade register)

300.00 EUR - 2,000.00 EUR

• You submit an application and the required documents
• The required documents will be checked; if necessary, you may be required to submit additional documents or information.
• The responsible authority will decide on your application and inform you of the decision in writing.

The processing time depends on the individual case.

• There is no application deadline. However, you must have the permit before you begin acting as a substitute.
• The authorization to act as a representative expires if your representative does not start the activity within one year of the authorization being granted or does not carry out the activity for one year.

As the holder of a permit under the Weapons Act, you must notify the competent authority of the commencement and cessation of operations, as well as the opening and closure of a branch or a dependent branch office.

Contradiction
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• A deputy permit is required if another person is entrusted with the management of a business for the commercial trade in weapons or the manufacture of weapons.
• The permit is issued by the competent authority and is tied to a specific person.
• Permit can be issued for a limited period of time and restricted to certain types of firearms and ammunition

Department of Home Affairs and Sport