Legal Categories

The following information is applicable solely for residents of mainland France. Customers from other countries should Contact Us before placing an order for items marked 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th or 1st Category

The sale of firearms, ammunition and reloading components is open for sale to individuals 18 years old and above. Any sale will only be accepted upon receipt of proof of age ID. The following is a guide for additional documents which may be required depending on the category and type of product ordered.

7th Category

- For Rimfire Rifles and Air & Co2 Rifles which require declaration, including spare parts and ammunition falling into this category:
Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license) plus Shooting (FFT) or Hunting License with the current years validity stamp, along with a recent medical stamp.
This requirement is French Decree 2005-1463 du 23/11/2005, JO n° 278 du 30 novembre 2005 page 18489

- For firearms requiring declaration, but which fire non-metallic projectiles (SAPL, Safegom...):
Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license) plus original medical certificate dating no more than 15 days from the order date. Both documents should be returned to us by mail.

- For Blank Firers and firearms which do not require declaration:
Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license)  

8th Category

Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license)

5th Category, including ammunition and spare parts

Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license) plus Shooting (FFT) or Hunting License with the current years validity stamp, along with a recent medical stamp.

1st & 4th Category

- Firearms:
Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license). Original of your "Authorisation d'Achat" (both parts/slips). The firearm will be despatched in 2 parts with a 48 hour separation with your "Authorisation de Detention". The copy will be sent to the Prefecture by ourselves.

- Ammunition:
Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license) and "Authorisation de Detention" (original).

- Components:
Photocopy of both sides of your ID card (CNI, passport, drivers license) and copy of your "Authorisation de Detention".