What to do if you discover or inherit a so-called defence firearm (category A)?

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Last updated: 23/02/2023

The acquisition and possession of a category A firearm is subject to authorisation.

If the individual who discovers or inherits a firearm does not already have a firearms licence he must apply for authorisation to possess a firearm or hand the firearm over to the Police Department within three months of acquisition (Article 9 of loi no 913, du 18 juin 1971).

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(+377) 93 15 30 15

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(+377) 93 50 65 47

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