Waffenrecht#

Weapons Legislation, laid down in the Weapons Act of 1996, aimed at preventing the misuse of weapons; it covers firearms, swords, daggers, knives, etc. and ammunition, prohibits certain types of weapons (e.g. weapons that can be dismantled, knuckleduster, etc.) and limits and licenses the possession, import, sale, purchase and carrying of weapons. Other acts that include provisions concerning weapons are the Beschussgesetz (testing of firearms act) and the Kriegsmaterialgesetz (war materials act).

Literature#