Anyone who wishes to handle explosive substances in a non-commercial, i.e., private, context requires a permit in accordance with the Explosives Act.
Activities involving explosive substances carry a high risk potential. The aim of the Explosives Act is to protect people and property from these dangers.
In order to prevent accidents and misuse, explosives law places high demands on the suitability, reliability, and expertise of persons who wish to handle explosive substances.
If you, as a private individual, wish to handle the following explosive substances,
- black powder for muzzle-loading firearms,
- firecracker powder for firing firecrackers,
- nitrocellulose powder for reloading cartridge cases,
- rocket motors in model rocket construction of category P2, and
- fireworks in categories F3 and F4,
- fireworks in accordance with Section 20 (4) of the First Ordinance to the Explosives Act in category F2
then you need a permit in accordance with Section 27 SprengG (colloquially also known as a powder permit, firework permit, or fireworks permit)!
The official permit ensures that only persons who meet the requirements for safe handling have access to explosive substances.
In Rhineland-Palatinate, the local municipal administration is responsible for issuing this permit.
