Licencia de Armas

The 423 questions to obtain a weapons permit in Spain

Weapons permit test

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

Theory test (application content)

The theoretical test consists of taking an exam in which they ask you a list of 20 written questions. They are all related to the operation of the weapon and its permission, enter three answers, for this you will choose only one. You must get at least 16 correct, they give an estimated time of 20 minutes for you to finish. It includes the following:

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

The first topic you must study in order to take the theoretical test is how weapons work. In this they will ask you about the elements that make up the weapons. The ways of shooting, the safety and the way you should protect it. In addition, the forms of security that you will have. It contains 68 questions.

2. Weapon categories

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

3. Circulation, magazine and transfer of weapons

For topic three, you will have to be clear about the ways in which you can mobilize or circulate weapons. Prepare yourself on two main topics: How to transfer weapons and their magazine. It contains 66 questions.

4. Documentation, obtaining, European Card and processing of weapons

As for topic four, it is related to the requirements or documents for the use and possession of weapons. Therefore, it is important that you know the regulations to obtain the license. Also the requirements for the Firearms Card. And the steps you must follow to request. It contains 70 questions.

5. Penalty regime, infractions and withdrawal of weapons

Also in the test they ask you about 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 which cases would they take away your weapon. It contains 66 questions.

6. Repair, testing and storage of weapons

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

Weapons license classification

To know what documents you will need for a 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 explanation how the classification of weapons licenses is divided:

Type D license

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

Type E license

This is another type of license, this 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 greatest tradition.

SOURCE OF QUESTIONS

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Government source used for the questions: https://www.guardiacivil.es/es/servicios/armasyexplosivo/controldearmas/probas_licenciasarmas/Programa_proba_teorica_D__E_y_AEM.html

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