Purchase and possession of a hunting weapon

The weapons used to hunt are category C.

A weapon of category D, available over the counter, can also be used for hunting.

To purchase a Class C weapon, you must go to a gunsmith, one licensed broker, or a private in the presence of a gunsmith.

You must have created a SIA account to buy a gun as a hunter.

The gunsmith handles the online approach via the AIS: titleContent.

The purchased weapon is automatically transferred to your digital rack.

You will need to confirm the purchase of the weapon online through your account AIS: titleContent.

If you do not, the purchase is automatically validated after 5 days.

Weapons Information System (AIS) - Owner Space

The hunting permit and the current year posting title give the right to carry the weapon during a hunting activity.

The hunting permit gives the right to carry a hunting weapon during a hunting activity.

The weapon must be transported in such a way as to not be immediately usable, by a technical device or by dismantling one of its components.

Failure to comply with the regulations on the carrying and transport of weapons is punished by a fine and one prison sentence.

The penalty applies even if the person is in good standing regarding possession of the firearm.

You must retain your Class C weapon and its components in one of the following ways:

• In a suitable safe or vault
• By dismantling a weapon element making it immediately unusable, which is kept separate
• By any other device preventing the removal of the weapon (for example, chaining on a rack, passage of a cable in the bridge)

Ammunition should be kept separately under conditions that prohibit open access.