The European Firearms Pass allows holders of firearms licenses to temporarily transport firearms and ammunition when visiting another EU member state or Schengen country. It permits only the short-term, cross-border transport of your firearms for a purpose covered by your firearms license (e.g., a hunting trip, participation in a shooting sports event).

The European Firearms Pass is valid for 5 years, and you may renew it twice, for 5 years each time.

You may carry the corresponding ammunition for the registered firearms, but only as much as you are likely to need. Experience shows that hunters typically require less ammunition than sport shooters.

Not every firearm listed in the European Firearms Pass may automatically be taken abroad. You must comply with the applicable firearms regulations of the host country and all countries you will be transiting through. The necessary permits from the countries you plan to visit must be obtained in advance. Therefore, please thoroughly research the applicable firearms regulations in each country before your trip. In addition to the European Firearms Pass, you must carry a valid identification document and the firearms ownership card listing the registered firearms. It is also advisable to carry an invitation from the hunting club, a hunting license for the country, or confirmation of registration for a shooting competition.

The European Firearms Pass is not an import document and does not authorize you to permanently transfer firearms or ammunition abroad. You will need other permits for this purpose.