How to get a gun license

The issuance of weapons licenses requires the fulfillment of certain requirements and the passing of a series of tests, before the Civil Guard can prove that they are in condition to have a firearm . Also, there are different types of weapons licenses, although the most demanded in Spain are licenses for hunting and shooting. In this article we explain more about how to obtain a gun license.

Steps to follow:

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Having a weapon in Spain requires being in possession of the corresponding license, issued by the Civil Guard after meeting a series of requirements and passing some tests. There are different types of weapons licenses :

  • License type B: pistols and revolvers
  • Type C license: weapons for surveillance and daycare
  • Type D license: long rifled weapons for big game
  • License type E: weapons for sports shooting and hunting shotguns
  • License type F: weapons for use in fields, polygons and shooting galleries

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The granting of each type of license will vary depending on the typology of the firearm and the requirements will be different for the different licenses . The most requested and issued are those of type E for hunting and shooting sports, while the type B are difficult to obtain and it is necessary to show reasons that justify their possession.

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The weapons licenses will only be issued to Spaniards and foreigners residing in Spain of legal age and once the corresponding training tests have been passed. These deal with the knowledge of weapons, their care and conservation, and the ability to manage and use them, that is, they consist of a theoretical part and a practical part.

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Likewise, it is necessary to pass a psychotechnical test and the corresponding medical certificate issued by an authorized and recognized center for this purpose. This will ensure that certain psychophysical skills necessary for the handling of weapons are available.

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In addition to the Certificate of having passed the training tests, other documentation that must be submitted for the issuance of the weapons license will be:

  • Criminal record certificate or authorization to consult the data.
  • Certificate of background on gender violence or authorization to consult it.
  • Photocopy of the DNI
  • Accredit the dedication to the hunting sport or photocopy of the hunting license (in case of renewal).
  • Affidavit of the guard of weapons in a safe.
  • Proof of having paid the corresponding fee for the issuance of the license.