Gun owners in Stade: background checks are at a standstill!

Gun owners in Stade: background checks are at a standstill!

A storm is coming in the Stade district: gun owners are facing a massive problem! Gun law background checks have come to a standstill. The reason? A newly passed weapons law that requires the involvement of the federal police and the customs criminal investigation office, but the exact procedure remains unclear. The weapons authority is unable to act, and this has far-reaching consequences for everyone who is waiting for a permit.

On November 1st, the new law to improve internal security and the asylum system, which also affects the weapons law, came into force. But the implementation is anything but clear! How should police and customs handle inquiries from municipal weapons authorities, which are processed by the districts in Lower Saxony? These questions are still unresolved and this is leading to a standstill in applications. The authorities in Stade must now put the applications submitted by October 31st on hold until a solution is found.

Authorities at a standstill

The consequences are dramatic: preliminary entries in gun ownership cards, which are essential for purchasing guns, cannot currently be processed. This particularly affects hunters and sport shooters who rely on permits. Applications under hunting law must also be postponed for the time being, as ordered by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture. The uncertainty remains: When will there be a solution at the federal level? The coordination between the federal states and the Federal Ministry of the Interior is still pending, and gun owners fear for their rights.

The situation is tense and the authorities are under pressure. A law that was supposed to ensure more security has paralyzed the work of the weapons authorities. Time is running out and questions are piling up: How long will this standstill last? The gun owners and the authorities hope for a quick clarification, but uncertainty remains a constant companion.