Source: BM.I - Federal Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Austria. Directive as pdf for printing and download<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The easiest way is to sign up and register online for FREE:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1st registration Mobile phone or citizen card<\/strong> HERE<\/span><\/strong><\/span> - afterwards -<\/p>\n 2. registration Central Weapons Register HERE<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 - with - HELP<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> to the login<\/p>\n Directive 2008\/51\/EC of the European Parliament and the Council<\/strong> from 21 May 2008 obliges Austria to introduce<\/strong> of a computerised weapons register,<\/strong> in which all firearms must be registered. These requirements are met by the newly established Central Weapons Register (ZWR).<\/p>\n The live operation of the CWR and thus the registration of firearms of all categories in the CWR will begin on 1 October 2012. Category C<\/strong> in the ZWR - registration of old stock - starts on 1 October 2012 and ends on 30 June 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n Category A: prohibited firearms<\/strong> (e.g. pump-action shotgun) and war material<\/p>\n Category B: Handguns<\/strong> (revolvers, pistols), semi-automatic firearms and repeating shotguns<\/p>\n Category C: Cans<\/strong> (are rifles with at least one rifled barrel. They must be reloaded manually after each shot).<\/p>\n Category D: Shotguns<\/strong> (These are rifles with exclusively smooth barrels. They must be reloaded manually after each shot).<\/p>\n Deviating from this are Muzzle-loading shotgun = Cat. A and repeating shotgun = Cat. B<\/p>\n If it is unclear which category a specific firearm falls into, please contact a specialised firearms dealer.<\/p>\n The type of registration of the old stock depends on the category of the firearm:<\/p>\n Category A: becomes automatic from the firearms authority<\/strong> registered<\/p>\n Category B: becomes automatic from the firearms authority<\/strong> registered<\/p>\n Category C:<\/strong> Registration of old stock required<\/strong> (Deadline: 1 October 2012 to 30 June 2014)<\/p>\n Category D:<\/strong> Registration of the old stock can Voluntary at any time<\/strong> take place<\/p>\n The firearm of cat. C firearm must be registered with an authorised firearms dealer. This dealer will be identified and labelled as the registration office. The easiest and quickest way to register is to take a registration form filled out with the firearm data (this is available at the specialised firearms dealer) or the previous confirmation of registration in accordance with \u00a7 30 WaffG to the specialised firearms dealer.<\/p>\n The Firearm does not have to be brought along for registration<\/strong> can be. However, if the category of the firearm, the manufacturer\/brand, the model or the manufacturing number are unclear, it is advisable to take the firearm to a specialised gun dealer. The specialised gun dealer will enter the personal details of the citizen and the details of the firearm in the ZWR. Please do not forget to take an official photo ID with you.<\/p>\n The firearm is usually taken from one of the following reasons<\/strong> possessed:<\/p>\n Hunting, shooting, collecting, keeping ready for self-defence,<\/strong> or acquisition of the weapon in the Inheritance path<\/strong>.<\/p>\n One or several of these reasons<\/strong> must be stated on registration. Another reason may also be stated (e.g. memento); however, it is sufficient if the previous ownership is stated as the reason. The justification is noted in the AEO in the citizen's data record.<\/p>\n The specialist firearms dealer will issue a confirmation of registration.<\/p>\n The specialised firearms dealer is entitled to an appropriate fee for the registration.<\/p>\nWhat is the Central Weapons Register?<\/h3>\n
What categories of firearms are there?<\/h3>\n
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How is the old stock of firearms owned before 1 October 2012 registered?<\/h3>\n
How exactly is a category C firearm from the old stock registered?<\/h3>\n
Does a reason have to be given when registering a category C firearm from the old stock?<\/h3>\n
What proof of registration do I receive?<\/h3>\n
Are there any costs involved in registering the old stock?<\/h3>\n
Is there any other way to have my category C firearm recalled?<\/span><\/h3>\n