In most cases

Subject to a few exceptions relating to antique firearms, any resident who wishes to own a firearm.

Minors

Minors may be issued with a licence to carry sporting or hunting weapons if, among other conditions, they have written parental consent.

From the age of:

• 11, a sporting weapons licence can be issued for non-firearms provided that a recommendation to this effect has been issued by a shooting sports federation approved by the minister responsible for sport;
• 16, a sporting weapons licence can be issued for firearms;
• 17, a hunting weapons licence may be issued to minors holding a valid hunting licence.

The minor may then hunt or engage in target shooting in the presence and under the responsibility of:

• the father or mother (parental authority); or
• an adult who has held the same type of licence (sporting or hunting weapon) as the minor for at least 2 years.

Medical certificate

In accordance with the precautionary principle, if you wish to obtain a firearms licence, you must provide a valid reason, and there must be no factors that would advocate against the issuance of the licence.

In particular, a licence may be refused where it may be feared that, given your behaviour and your prior legal or criminal record, you could be a danger to yourself, to others, or to public order and safety.

You must attach to your application a medical certificate, less than 2 months old, which must exclude these dangers.

Special cases

For hunters, the issuance of a licence to carry hunting weapons is subject to the prior issuance of a hunting licence for the current hunting season.

When submitting their application for a licence, sporting shooters must attach:

• a copy of their sporting shooting club membership card, or other proof from a shooting club; or
• their federation licence for the current year.

Collectors must be able to define the general theme of their collection and stick to said theme in the future.

Reasons for the application

Licences to purchase, hold, and carry arms and ammunition are granted if the reason behind the application is deemed valid.

The most common reasons are: sport shooting, hunting, collecting, or inheritance.

In addition to the usual reasons for the possession and carrying of firearms, a firearm may be acquired for special reasons such as dog training, track and field competitions (starting guns), underwater diving (knives), etc.

Holders of a valid hunting licence do not require a licence to purchase and carry hunting knives.

Holders of a firearms licence do not require a licence to purchase ammunition, on the condition that the ammunition corresponds to the authorised firearm.

Fees

The first issue or renewal of any firearms licence is subject to prior payment of a fee of EUR 75.

Amendments to a firearms licence (for example, if a firearm is added to the licence) are subject to a EUR 50 fee.

The registration of a new firearm is subject to stamp duty in the amount of EUR 50.

Payment

The fee must be paid by bank transfer or direct deposit to the account BCEELULL LU36 0019 5955 4436 2000 of the Fines and Collection Office (Bureau des amendes et recouvrements) at the Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority (AED), with the indication of the precise wording as stated in the form, depending on the type of application.

Proof of the deposit/wire transfer (statement of debit) must always be attached to the application for the issuance of a firearms licence.

First-time application for a firearms licence

Filing an application

You can submit your application:

• online via MyGuichet.lu. This is a procedure that requires authentication using a LuxTrust product or an electronic identity card (eID).

Select the type of licence requested. The system uses the information you have entered to determine which documents you need to enclose with your application;

• by post, using the application form and send it, along with the supporting documents to the Ministry of Justice.

Supporting documents

You must also enclose with your application:

• a copy of your identity card (not required for applications via MyGuichet.lu);
• proof of the bank transfer (statement of debit);
• the medical certificate;
• a copy of the third-party liability insurance certificate covering physical and material damages caused to third parties by a firearm;
• for hunters: a copy of their hunting licence for the current hunting season;
• for sport shooters: a copy of their sporting shooting club membership card, or their federal licence, for the current year.

Validity of the licence

A firearms licence is valid for 5 years, and is renewable upon request. Licences may be revoked at any time.

Renewal of the firearms licence

Every 5 years, approximately 6 weeks before your current licence expires, you will automatically receive a letter from the Ministry of Justice inviting you to renew your licence.

Filing an application

You can submit your application:

• online via MyGuichet.lu or via the mobile app as mentioned above. Select the type of licence requested. 

• by post, using the appropriate form and send it, along with the supporting documents to the Ministry of Justice.

This procedure may be used, in particular if the initial renewal letter was misplaced, or if the renewal is being applied for more than 6 weeks before the expiry of the current licence.

Supporting documents

You must also enclose with your application:

• proof of the bank transfer (statement of debit);
• the medical certificate;
• for hunters: a copy of their hunting licence for the current hunting season;
• for sporting shooters: a copy of their sporting shooting club membership card, or their federation licence, for the current year.

Transporting a firearm and ammunition

During transport, firearms requiring a licence must be unloaded and packaged in such a way that they cannot be identified as weapons. They must be rendered unfit for shooting by the installation of a technical device or the dismantling of an essential part.

Every journey on public roads must be made by the shortest route.

Registering a new firearm

For persons who already hold a firearms licence, the acquisition of an additional firearm (through purchase, loan, donation, etc.) also requires prior registration.

Filing an application

You can submit your registration application:

• online via MyGuichet.lu or via the mobile app as mentioned above;
• by post, using the appropriate form and send it, along with the supporting documents to the Ministry of Justice.

You must indicate:

• the specifications of the firearm;
• the motives justifying its purchase;
• the seller's/lender's identity;

Supporting documents

You must also enclose with your application:

• the original of the previous licence to carry/possess a firearm;
• proof of payment of stamp duty (statement of debit).
• a copy of the sales contract (in the case of a sale between private individuals).

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