Arms License Spain

Hunting weapons permit theory test

Gun permit

You will need to take a gun permit test if this is your first time getting a license. The exam consists of a theoretical part and a practical part. The Civil Guard allows you to verify various types of evidence. Learn about the requirements for the weapons license test below:

Test (application content)

The theoretical test consists of presenting an exam in which you are given a list of 20 written questions. All are related to the operation of the weapon and its permission, they place three answers, for this you will choose only one. You must hit at least 16, they give an estimated time of 20 minutes for you to conclude. It includes the following:

1. Operation, fundamental parts, conservation and cleaning, safety measures for weapons

The first subject that you must study to present the test is the operation of weapons. In this, they will ask you about the elements that make up the weaponry. The ways of shooting, security, and how you should protect it. In addition, to the different types of security that you will have. Contains 68 questions.

2. Weapon categories

In topic two you will have to address everything related to the categories of the types of weapons licenses. You will have, among these, the prohibited weapons, the repetition ones, and the semi-automatic ones. Contains 67 questions.

3. Circulation, review, and weapons transfer

For topic three, you will have to be clear about how you can mobilize or circulate weapons. Prepare yourself on two main topics: How to transfer the weapons and the magazine of the same. Contains 66 questions.

4. Documentation, obtaining, European Card and arms processing

Regarding topic four, it is related to the requirements or documents for using and possessing weapons. Therefore, you must know the regulations to obtain the license. Also, the requirements for the Firearms Card. And the steps you must follow for the application. Contains 70 questions.

5. Penalty system, infractions, and removal of weapons

Also in the test they ask you about the penalties, it is about topic five and the sanctioning regime. They include the types of infractions, classified as minor, serious, or very serious. Likewise, in what cases would they take away the weapon. Contains 66 questions.

6. Repair, test, and deposit weapons

Topic six includes ways you can do weapon repair if you need to. In addition, it has to do with the tests and deposits of said weapons. Contains 64 questions.

7. Collectible Weapons

Finally, we have the topic of seven special permits for AE weapons for collectors. It only contains 22 questions.

Classification of weapons licenses

To know what documents you will need for the weapons permit; you will first have to know the classification of weapons licenses. This is necessary because it depends on what type of weapon you will request. Find out through this explains how the classification of weapons licenses is divided:

Type D license

If you require long striped weapons, the one you must request will be the type D weapons license. These also include big game hunting rifles.

Type E license

This is another type of license, said weapons permit includes hunting shotguns, as well as .22 caliber carbines. Within the classification of weapons licenses, it is the most frequent and the one with the longest tradition.

Type F license

Those who want a sport shooting weapons license must request the type F. If this is your case, start with the procedures at this scale.