Gun laws in the Germany 1933-1945

[Datrus]

Hello Gents,

Does any of you know what kind of forearms legislation they had in the Third Reich. Was it legal to own firearms for hunting for example?

Happy New Year, Lars

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Lars, yes it was legal to have rifles/shotguns for hunting. Some original permits have been shown on the forum in the past.

Cheers, Ade.

PS: Happy New Year to you too!

[Datrus]

Interesting Ade. Do you remember where they are posted? Otherwise i will try to find them.

Does anybody else have some knowledge on TR firearms policies?

Regards, Lars

[HPL2008]

For a quick overview, see the Wikipedia article:
Gun politics in Germany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For a far more detailed study on Third Reich gun laws (with a focus on the disarming of Jews and political opponents), see:
http://www.stephenhalbrook.com/article-nazilaw.pdf
(especially pp. 23 - 34)

[AmericanKraut]

Interesting topic thanks for the links Andreas