Hi all

My company/boss is planning to change my job and location. In future it could be in southern Germany (Ulm).

After living in China for 2 years without my guns (those have been in storage in Finland) I wonder the possibility to take those with me to Germany.

So shortly I need to know if that is actually possible? I know that there is net-pages which have official informations, but being a lazy I first want to see your comments.

My arsenal includes 2 long rifles (.308 and .338 win mag), one shotgun 12cal double, 1 Saiga semi-auto 7.62x39 (AK-10? copy) and 1 9mm semi-auto pistol.

Thanks for any answers...

Mikko

Get in contact with the next German general consulate, if you are a European citicen and have a Eurpean Firearms Certificate, at least temporary importation is not a problem.

If you plan to stay longer, you might be required to show them the reason, why you need them, either hunting or sport shooting. You might consider to join a sport shooting club in the area.

Kuikka,

Dirk is correct (as always).



Finland as a EU member State NORMALLY means reciprocal rights.

For a Danish & British colleagues who were in the same company as I; we got them German Hunting Licenses by showing similar documantation from their home countries. It was actually; as beaurocratric processes go - dead easy.

If you possess a German Hunting License; all of the firearms you listed should be no issue.

For Semi-Auto hunting fireams (rifles & shotguns) their is a 1 in the chamber & 2 in the magazine limit.

Thank you both. Seems like it can be done.

Now I just need to get more information about Ulm area shooting clubs and way to get that German hunting license. Both are my hobbies.

Google, here I come!

Kuikka,

I swear that you will sure like it there; Ulm has several very nice "Schießstände" and is close to the beautifull woods of the Suebian Alps. Hunting seasons? Basically from 1.5. until 31.1. some species or another can be hunted.

Bring your flyfishing tackle, there is also some excellent trout fishing on very productive limestone creeks and rivers.

Get yourself a European firearms pass and simplify your life. See link below:

http://www.poliisi.fi/poliisi/...03C2C25?opendocument

Thanks again for your answers. I sure will get that European firearms pass if this move will become reality. Now my boss and company moneyholders are calculating what is cheapest for them...

My boss promised that middle of next month he should have more information.

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2 long rifles (.308 and .338 win mag), one shotgun 12cal double, 1 Saiga semi-auto 7.62x39 (AK-10? copy) and 1 9mm semi-auto pistol.

The bolt action rifles and the shotgun are no problem. Also the 9x19mm handgun.

The Saiga can be a "military weapon" according to German law, depends on the model. This is a little bit difficult, e.g. the "Valmet M76 Semi-Auto" would be not allowed.

Good to know.
If Valmet is considered as military weapon, this Saiga is surely the one. Out-side fully like original AK-103, only semi-auto version.

All said, but:
- I would recommend to get a German License. the visitors' permits are limited in time. Obtaining one should not be a problem
- shooting clubs are good for shooting, but will not necessarily help with hunting - for that you should get in touch with the local hunting associations (who you will probably meet at the shooting clubs)
- important: if you want to take your rifles to Germany, you need to get a high-quality "safe" for the weapons. authorities are checking how you store the weapons
- if you can trade/offer Finnish hunting opportunities, you will be very popular indeed :-)