Proof of proof

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For firecrackers like this hand firecracker, a proof certificate must be available for shooting.

According to the German Shelling Act, a gunfire certificate must be available for each individual gun salute (Böller) ( § 3 BeschussG ). It is after the proof test of the firecracker from Beschussamt issued and on the firecrackers also be proof marks , and the maximum black powder quantity and presentation taken . The certificate is valid for 5 years, after which the firecracker must be presented again to the fire department and a new certificate will be issued. If changes are made to the most heavily stressed parts of the firecracker, the proof certificate expires and the firecracker must be presented again to the firefighting office.

Content of the certificate

All important data of the firecracking device are entered in the firing certificate:

  • Name and location of the fire department
  • Number of the proof certificate
  • Caliber (e.g. 15 mm)
  • Manufacturer
  • Device number (assigned by the fire department if you build yourself)
  • Ignition type (e.g. percussion ignition )
  • owner
  • Date of shelling
  • Reference to the intended execution of the fire and, if necessary, the affixing of the proof mark and the location mark
  • Use charge (e.g. 13 g black powder, 6 g original)
  • Reference to the minimum amount of powder for reliable ignition and the nature of the template (usually cork)
  • Legal notices regarding a change in the firecracker, the relevant provisions of the shooting law, the law on explosives , the accident prevention regulations and the requirements of the responsible authorities (public order office , police ).
  • Expiry date of the validity of the certificate

Proof mark on the firecracking device

Proof mark on a handgun

The most important dates are also stamped on the firecrackers. Based on the example image these are:

  • Caliber (Ø15)
  • Number of the associated certificate (07B 289)
  • Type of fire (federal eagle with "B" underneath for firecrackers)
  • Place sign of the fire protection office (here Mellrichstadt), overview of German fire protection offices Logos of the German shooting offices.jpg
  • Year of Shelling (07)
  • Information on the maximum permissible load and submission (13gSP 6gVL, 13 g black powder and 6 g submission) - in the picture at the top right
  • Weapon number (attached by the manufacturer) - bottom right in the picture

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ General Ordinance on the Shooting Act, Appendix II, proof marks, test marks