Gun cabinets

Consider Germany and Austria separately

For Germany, section 36 WaffG and section 13 AWaffV are central sources on weapons storage. These German rules do not establish the requirements in Austria. Changing the delivery country does not change this editorial distinction. Have your specific case checked before buying by a qualified adviser and, where appropriate, the competent authority. This guide deliberately gives no blanket approval for particular weapons collections.

Background: Germany: section 36 WaffG — storage of weapons or ammunition · Germany: section 13 AWaffV — storage of weapons or ammunition

Plan around the longest item

Make a measurement list for the items you actually need to store, including fitted accessories. Check clear internal height, the door opening and spacing between holders. A stated number of positions does not tell you whether your particular combination fits comfortably. Additional internal compartments and door storage may reduce the available depth. Also record which items should have separate access.

Three steps to a traceable comparison

First, document your requirements and proposed location. Second, compare the specific certificate with the identification plate and model designation. Third, review internal space, the lock and installation instructions alongside the delivery route. Resistance grades 0 and I are treated as separate selection topics here. The example models do not establish that any storage arrangement is legally permitted.

• Understand resistance grade 0
• Understand resistance grade I

Plan access and later changes

Decide who may operate the cabinet and how keys or personal codes will be managed. Note for your consultation whether further accessories might be added later. Have changes to the lock or body checked against the manufacturer’s documentation beforehand. A practical interior and suitable operating arrangement make everyday use easier, but do not replace an assessment of storage requirements.

• Prepare the delivery route

Create a neutral overview for your consultation

A useful overview separates three areas: space required, preferred operation and requirements still needing assessment. Describe the available room and delivery route as precisely as possible. Neutral measurements and a sketch of the desired internal layout are enough to begin; photographs of confidential contents are unnecessary. Record which details come from a data sheet and which you measured yourself. This helps you answer follow-up questions accurately. The overview prepares for a consultation; it replaces neither product-specific evidence nor an assessment of the applicable requirements.