Arms Register Act
| Basic data | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Law on the National Arms Register |
| Short title: | Arms Register Act |
| Abbreviation: | WaffRG |
| Type: | Federal law |
| Scope: | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Legal matter: | Trade law |
| References : | 7133-6 |
| Issued on: | February 17, 2020 ( BGBl. I p. 166, 184 ) |
| Entry into force on: | September 1, 2020 |
| GESTA : | B063 |
| Weblink: | Text of the law |
| Please note the note on the applicable legal version. | |
The Arms Register Act contains the provisions on the National Arms Register in Germany. This enables weapons authorities to trace the entire life cycle of weapons and essential parts and to exchange information about the processed data. The Weapons Register Act was enacted on February 17, 2020 and replaces the National Weapons Register Act with effect from September 1, 2020. Weapons manufacturers and arms dealers are generally obliged to notify the authorities electronically of their use of weapons.
Individual evidence
- ↑ official justification on BT-Drs. 19/13839
