Weapons and their legal consequences

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Weapons and their legal consequences
More and more citizens own weapons and other dangerous objects. Knives are also increasingly in circulation. However, simply carrying a knife can be a criminal offense and have consequences. The weapons calendar provides information on the current legal situation.
Weapons law

Many knives are prohibited weapons under the Weapons Act. Even carrying knives that are prohibited under the Weapons Act is punishable by law.

Penalties

  • Attacks with knives lead to higher penalties
  • The use of knives very quickly leads to life-threatening injuries and can have considerable criminal and financial consequences
     

The leaflet "Waffenkalender 2024" provides information on the current legal provisions on the handling of weapons. It is divided into four sections. The first three sections deal with the different types of weapons under the Weapons Act:

  • Firearms/equivalent objects
  • Portable objects
  • Prohibited weapons

and show suitable examples. The various sanctions are also outlined.

For more information on the subject of weapons law, visit Waffenrecht | Internetwache (polizei.nrw)

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