Applications under the Weapons Act are processed in department ZA 1 (subject area ZA 1.1 Weapons) of the Euskirchen district police authority.
This includes applications for the acquisition and possession of weapons (weapons possession cards, small arms license, weapons license) and the processing of applications for the manufacture and trade of weapons or applications for the operation of shooting ranges.
The legally required inspections of the need, personal suitability and reliability of permit applicants and holders in accordance with the Weapons Act, shooting ranges, weapons storage, etc. are also carried out.
If violations of the Weapons Act are detected, the initiation of criminal or administrative offense proceedings is examined.
Personal consultations/appointments are currently only arranged in exceptional cases.