WEAPONS REGULATIONS

You must submit your renewal application no later than 3 months before the end date of the authorization.

If this time limit is not respected, the authorization will not be renewed, unless there is a justified impediment (Example: hospitalization).

The documents to be provided for the renewal are identical to those for the initial application with some additional elements:

• - Print the application form cerfa n°12644*04 duly completed and signed (https://www.formulaires.service-public.fr/gf/cerfa_12644.do)
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• – [Double-sided photocopy ] Valid identity document (resident card or valid residence permit for a foreigner)
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• - Proof of residence less than 3 months old (except cell phone bill)
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• - Declaration stating the weapons already owned: category, calibre, lack and serial number (see Appendix cerfa n°12644*04)
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• - Certificate of not having been in treatment in a psychiatric center (Bottom of page 1 cerfa n°12644*04) or medical certificate (corresponding to the shooting license)
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• – [Invoice or Photo] Proof of ownership of a safe deposit box (same address as the residence proof)in addition to a declaration on honour of a compliant installation in your home (safe, strong box, strong room with armoured door)
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• - Birth certificate with marginal mentions less than 3 months old
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• – [Double-sided photocopy ] Valid shooting license, issued by the French Shooting Federation, signed by the President of the club, validated by the doctor and signed by the holder.
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• – [Double-sided photocopy] of the logbook(s) of shooting or attendance over 5 years
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• – [Original] Prior notice completed and signed by the Club President and the President of the Regional Shooting League, dated within the last 3 months*. (request to be made to the the Club's President). (Green sheet, not dematerialized, concerning the acquisition and possession of weapons excluding their components. This favorable opinion is linked to the regular practice of shooting).
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• – [Original + copy] of the authorizations to be renewed
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• - Your phone number and e-mail
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• - A registered letter whose weight corresponds to the weight of the titles requested and made out in the name and address of the applicant, for a secure return
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• – [Optional but strongly advised] For shipping: followed letter 100 or 200 grams depending on the weight of the file
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• - If you are a minor and participate in international competitions : proof of selection for these competitions
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• - If you are a minor of 12 years of age or older and do not participate in international competitions : a certificate from a person exercising parental authority stating that the weapon is held for the practice of shooting sports

You will receive a receipt which is valid as a provisional authorization from the date of the end of the authorization until the renewal decision.

If your application for renewal of authorization is not made on time, unfortunately you will have to dispose of your weapon and ammunition or have your weapon deactivated.