Day 01 · Friday
Weapons law & firearms knowledge
WaffG, AWaffV, licensing requirements, prohibited weapons, the law of self-defence. How handguns and long guns work, including their safety mechanisms.
The Waffenschule Mitteldeutschland in Zerbst — classroom and shooting range under one roof. No running between public authorities, no waiting lists at the chamber of commerce (IHK).
Others send you to three different addresses for theory, practice and the exam. We do everything in one place — and you drive home with your certificate.
The Waffenschule Mitteldeutschland is a state-recognised training provider for the firearms certificate examination (Waffensachkunde) under §7 WaffG, the range supervisor course (Standaufsicht) under §27 WaffG, and for handgun and long gun training. Classroom teaching, practical training and the official examination run as one continuous programme — no separate chamber of commerce (IHK) appointments, no waiting for weeks, no hidden extra costs. Berlin is 90 minutes away, Magdeburg 35, Leipzig 75.
The firearms certificate is a prerequisite for the firearms ownership licence (WBK) and the first step towards legally acquiring a firearm. We offer the complete course including the official examination — taught by certified instructors with decades of experience.
Others need weeks of commuting every Sunday. We compress everything into three days — with full depth.
WaffG, AWaffV, licensing requirements, prohibited weapons, the law of self-defence. How handguns and long guns work, including their safety mechanisms.
Ammunition types, ballistics and safe storage. Practical training on the range in the afternoon: pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns.
Morning revision of all safety-relevant topics, followed by the theory and practical examinations. Certificates are handed over the same day.
From initial training to specialist courses for public authorities — the right format for every requirement.
Three days of theory, practice and the official examination. Includes e-learning preparation, recognised throughout Germany.
Dates → §27 WaffGResponsible supervising person under §10/§11 AWaffV. Online theory plus in-person examination, ID card included.
Dates → HandgunPrecision training, rapid fire, competition preparation for BDS and DSB — for all levels of ability.
Dates → Long gunHunting marksmanship, driven-hunt simulation, trap, skeet and long range — for hunters and large-calibre shooters.
Dates → HuntersPreparation for the hunting marksmanship test: running hare, running boar, roebuck targets. Refresher courses included.
Dates → Sport shootersTechnique coaching, stress management and discipline-specific training for BDS, DSB and other federations.
Dates → Public authoritiesTactical shooting, operational training and stress scenarios. Recurring refresher training for police and security services.
Dates → One-to-onePersonal one-to-one tuition with a tailored programme and flexible dates — for specific training goals.
Dates → CompaniesClosed courses for companies, clubs and security services — on request also on the client's premises.
Enquire →Five professional lanes approved for up to 7,000 joules, modern ventilation, acoustic damping and electronic target scoring. Right next door, an air-conditioned classroom with professional presentation equipment — what is covered in theory is practised straight afterwards.
Six target groups, one building — from the first firearms certificate to recurring in-service training.
Firearms certificate under §7 WaffG for club membership and the firearms ownership licence, plus targeted competition preparation.
Firearms certificate, hunting marksmanship training and coup de grâce training — preparation for the German hunting licence.
Private security under §34a GewO, cash-in-transit, close protection and property protection.
Firearms certificate for inherited firearms and for building a firearms collection.
Service weapon training, tactical shooting and recurring refresher training.
Range supervisor courses, group courses and closed events.
More than 500 original exam questions, a realistic exam simulation and an app for iOS and Android.
So you can use the classroom course for practice rather than memorising.
To the portal →Directly off the A2 and A9 · free parking on site · Zerbst railway station right next door (two-minute walk)
“Drive from Berlin: 90 minutes. Passed the exam on Sunday. Home with the certificate that evening.”
From first login to certificate: a clear process, licensed instructors and a facility where theory becomes practice straight away.
Learn whenever and wherever you like. The content is structured so that you understand it – not just memorise it.
To the e-learning →
Handling, safety, shooting under instruction. This is where knowledge becomes skill – with instructors who watch every move.
Course overview →
Theory and practical examination in our own building. Those who are well prepared walk in with confidence – and out with a certificate.
Request advice →
Firearms certificate, club, ownership licence (WBK), purchase – at WaffenPro the whole path stays at one address.
Our specialist shop advises graduates on their first purchase and knows the requirements of the authorities.
Go to shop waffenpro.de →Yes. All state-recognised examinations — firearms certificate §7 WaffG and range supervisor §27 WaffG — are held directly at our premises in Zerbst. You do not need to visit an external examination centre or a chamber of commerce (IHK): theory, practice and examination in one complete package.
Yes. The firearms certificate examination under §7 WaffG is federal law — the certificate is recognised in all 16 federal states and is a prerequisite for the firearms ownership licence (WBK).
You complete theory, practical training and the state-recognised examination in one compact long weekend. Instead of commuting for weeks, your firearms certificate is done after three days — with the certificate handed over the same day.
No. We provide a wide selection of rental guns: pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns from leading manufacturers. This lets you get to know different systems. Ammunition can be purchased on site.
Yes. Our courses are aimed at all levels of experience — from complete beginners with no prior knowledge to experienced shooters. Small groups of eight to twelve participants ensure personal attention.*
A minimum age of 18 (21 for sport shooters using large-calibre firearms), the required reliability and personal suitability, and sufficient German language skills for the course and examination.
Handgun training with pistols and revolvers is the foundation for sport shooters and for the coup de grâce in hunting. Long gun training with rifles and shotguns covers classic hunting as well as trap and skeet in sport.
Yes. The course for responsible supervising persons under §27 WaffG and §10/§11 AWaffV can be booked — theory online via the e-learning portal, the final examination at our premises. You receive a certificate and a range supervisor ID card.
What the firearms certificate is, who needs it, how the course works and what comes afterwards.
Who needs the firearms certificate?
Anyone who wishes to acquire and possess licensable firearms as a sport shooter, collector, expert or in the security industry. Alongside reliability, personal suitability and demonstrated need (Bedürfnis), the firearms certificate is one of the prerequisites for the firearms ownership licence.
Who needs the firearms certificate?: Read the guide →Course content
Weapons Act and AWaffV; acquisition, possession, carrying and transport; storage; proof-testing law; self-defence and necessity; firearms and ammunition technology; ballistics; and the safe handling of handguns and long guns. The practical part takes place directly on our five lanes.
Course overview →The examination
The examination consists of a written part with questions from the official catalogue, a practical test on the shooting range and a short oral interview. You receive your certificate on exam day; it has no expiry date and is valid throughout Germany.
How the exam works →Course formats
Compact weekend course (three days), evening course during the week, or exam-only for those who are already prepared. With the e-learning you study the theory online in advance.
Requirements
Minimum age of 18, a clean criminal record certificate and sufficient German language skills. Club membership is not required for the course, and we provide rental guns free of charge.
Costs & duration →Participants from the region
Many participants come from Firearms course Magdeburg, Firearms course Leipzig, Firearms course Berlin and Firearms course Brandenburg — but also from Halle, Dessau, Thuringia and Saxony.
Firearms certificate, WBK, carry permit
The firearms certificate is the proof of knowledge. The firearms ownership licence (WBK) permits acquisition and possession. The full firearms carry permit (Waffenschein) permits carrying in public and requires a special demonstrated need. The small carry permit (Kleiner Waffenschein) for blank-firing and irritant weapons does not require a firearms certificate.
Guide: weapons permit →After the examination
For sport shooters, proof of demonstrated need follows via the shooting club after twelve months of membership. For those responsible in clubs, we also offer range supervisor training under §27 WaffG.
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