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airsoft guns

Airsoft guns are replicas of real firearms and shoot plastic projectiles in 6 mm BB caliber.

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

Category 1: no age restriction – airsofts with an energy of max. 0.08 joules with "CE" marking.
Category 2: free from 14 years of age – airsoft with an energy of max. 0.5 joules
Category 3: free from 18 years of age – airsoft with an energy of up to max. 7.5 joules.

These are subject to the Weapons Act and bear the "F" marking in a pentagon.

We offer a wide range of airsoft guns, accessories and ammunition at low prices, but only supply airsofts in categories 2 and 3 to persons who are at least 18 years old.

Please note that any aiming devices or flashlights that may be shown on the packaging are not included. Attaching such illumination devices is prohibited in Germany.
Even preparing and possessing such devices can lead to legal consequences.

Mandatory information notice when purchasing gas and blank-firing weapons

The purchase and possession of gas and blank-firing guns that conform to the approved design under Section 8 of the Proofing Act and bear a PTB approval mark remains licence-free from the age of 18.
According to Section 10 (4) sentence in conjunction with Annex 2, Section 2, Subsection 3, Nos. 2 and 2.1 of the new Weapons Act, carrying gas and blank-firing guns outside your own home and your own fenced property is only permitted with a small firearms licence.
The small firearms licence is issued on application by the locally responsible weapons authority if the applicant is reliable and personally suitable.
Anyone who wishes to handle gas and blank-firing guns only in their own home, business premises or on their own fenced property does not require a permit.
No permit is required either for anyone who transports the weapon from one place to another in an unloaded and inaccessible condition.

Shooting with gas and signal weapons

All shooting outside of shooting ranges requires a permit. Shooting outside of approved ranges is only permitted without a shooting permit under the conditions of (§12 para. 4 WaffG).

1. by the owner of the property rights or with their consent on enclosed premises

   • with firearms whose projectiles have a muzzle energy of no more than 7.5 joules or whose design is approved under §7 of the German Proofing Act, provided the projectiles cannot leave the premises.

   • with firearms that can only fire blank cartridges.

2. with firearms that can only fire blank cartridges,

   • by contributors to theatrical performances and performances of equal standing.

   • for firing starting signals on behalf of event organizers.

   • for scaring off birds on agricultural premises.

3. with signal weapons

   • during emergency and rescue drills or

   • for giving start or stop signals on behalf of organisers at sporting events where visual or acoustic signalling is required.

Handling air guns, spring-powered guns and CO2 weapons

1. Acquisition and possession of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons
   The acquisition and possession of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons with more than 7.5 joules is subject to authorization (WBK) (see § 2 para. 2 WaffG).
   The acquisition and possession of air, spring-powered and CO2 weapons under 7.5 joules that are marked with an F symbol is permitted without authorization from the age of 18 (Annex § 2 paras. 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 that were manufactured before 1 January 1970, or in the area referred to in Article 3 of the Unification Treaty before 2 April 1991, and placed on the market in accordance with the provisions applicable at that time (Annex § 2 paras. 1 and 2 in conjunction with Annex 2, Section 2, Subsection 2 No. 1.2).

2. Carrying air guns, spring-powered guns and CO2 weapons
   Carrying air guns, spring-powered guns and CO2 weapons (regardless of their energy/joule rating) requires a permit. A weapon is only considered to be carried if you exercise actual control over it outside your own home, business premises or fenced property. According to Section 12 (3) No. 2 of the Weapons Act, no permit is required to carry a weapon if it is transported from one place to another in an unloaded and inaccessible condition, provided that the transport of the weapon is for a purpose covered by the respective need or in connection with it (e.g. transport to the gunsmith or shooting range).

3. Shooting with air guns, spring-piston guns and CO2 weapons
   Any shooting outside of shooting ranges requires a permit (§ 12 para. 4 sentence 1 WaffG).
   Exceptions according to § 12 para. 4 no. 1 WaffG: Shooting outside of shooting ranges without a shooting permit is permitted by the holder of the householder’s rights or with their consent on enclosed private property with firearms whose projectiles are given a muzzle energy of no more than 7.5 joules (J), provided the projectiles cannot leave the property.

Carrying ban under § 42a German Weapons Act (WaffG)

The following items fall under the carry ban (carrying in public):

1. Imitation weapons (replicas of firearms that look like real guns, i.e. also airsoft guns)

2. Bladed and thrust 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 productions or theatre performances

• for transport in a locked container

• for carrying the items referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, provided there is a legitimate interest (examples: preservation of customs, professional use, sports such as hunting, fishing, etc., or any generally accepted purpose)