USAFE-AFAFRICAI31-205_IP — Registration And Control Of Privately Owned Firearms And Other Weapons In Germany

USAFE-AFAFRICAI31-205_IP governs the acquisition, registration, storage, transport, carrying, and disposal of privately owned firearms in Germany.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI31-205_IP
  • Title: REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS IN GERMANY
  • Date: 2025-08-26

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The publication addresses importing firearms and ammunition, ownership transfers, registration renewal, shipment, storage, lending, and administrative sanctions. It requires compliance with German weapons laws and sets procedures for firearm registration, importing, storage, and disposal.

Applies to: This publication applies to the following U.S. Forces personnel who are assigned, employed, or reside within the geographic boundaries of Germany, and their Family members:

Topics covered

  • Privately owned firearm acquisition
  • Firearm registration renewal
  • Firearm storage requirements
  • Firearm shipment
  • Firearm ownership transfers
  • Prohibited items
  • Administrative sanctions

Questions and answers

How long are U.S. Forces privately owned firearm registrations valid?

U.S. Forces POF registrations (AE Form 190-6B) are valid for 4 years after the date of registration. (paragraph 1)

When is a renewal notice sent for a privately owned firearm registration?

The RMV Weapons Section will send a renewal notice for each POF registration to the POF owner 75 days before the expiration date. (paragraph 1)

Where must privately owned firearms be registered?

All persons within the scope of applicability of this regulation are prohibited from registering their POFs directly with local German authorities, but must register them with the BVA through the RMV Weapons Section at USAREUR OPM (AEOP-PM-VR/Weapons Section), Unit 29230, APO AE 09136-9230.

What must be completed for each firearm registered by a hunter?

AE Form 190-6D must be completed for each firearm to be registered.

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