Waffensachkunde WaffG §7
Train the official question catalogue for the German firearms proficiency exam under §7 WaffG — with a training mode, an exam mode and learning statistics.
A look inside the app
Your exam prep with Waffensachkunde WaffG §7
The Waffensachkundeprüfung under §7 of the German Weapons Act (WaffG) is the key hurdle on the way to legal firearms ownership in Germany — and its theory part demands solid knowledge of weapons law, firearms technology and the safe handling of weapons and ammunition. The Waffensachkunde WaffG §7 app helps you build exactly that knowledge: it is based on the official question catalogue, so you prepare question by question with the material the theory exam actually draws on.
The app is in German — which, for this exam, is precisely what you want. The exam itself is conducted in German, legal terminology included, so working through the original German questions doubles as language training for exam day. In training mode you go through the catalogue at your own pace while the learning statistics show where you stand and which topics still need work; in exam mode you then test yourself under exam-like conditions before it counts.
Whether you are a future hunter, sport shooter or work in the private security industry: with the app you turn waiting time on the go into revision time and arrive well prepared at your Sachkunde course and your exam.
Who is the app for?
Made for English speakers in Germany who want to take the firearms proficiency exam under §7 WaffG — future hunters, sport shooters and collectors as well as security-industry employees who need the proficiency certificate for their job. Because the exam is conducted in German, you should be able to read German confidently, including legal and technical terms; the app lets you practise exactly that vocabulary in context.
The exam
The proficiency exam under §7 of the German Weapons Act (WaffG) is a prerequisite for firearms permits such as the Waffenbesitzkarte, Germany's firearms ownership licence. It consists of a theoretical and a practical part: the theory covers weapons law, firearms technology and the safe handling of weapons and ammunition, while the practical part tests safe handling. The exam is usually taken at the end of a recognised Sachkunde course.
Learning features at a glance
Official question catalogue
You study with the questions of the official catalogue for the Waffensachkunde exam — in German, exactly the material the theory exam is based on.
Exam mode
Simulate the theory exam under exam-like conditions and find out whether you are ready for the real thing.
Training mode
Work through the question catalogue at your own pace and specifically repeat the questions you still find difficult.
Learning statistics
Keep track of your progress: the statistics show how well you already master the topics and where you should put in more work.
All exam topics
The catalogue covers the subject areas of the proficiency exam — from the legal foundations to firearms technology and safe handling.
Study on the go
Practise directly on your smartphone, whenever and wherever it suits you — on the train, during your lunch break or on the sofa in the evening.
Frequently asked questions
Is the app available in English?
No. The app uses the official German question catalogue, so all questions and answers are in German — just like the exam itself. Practising with the original German wording, including the legal terminology, is the most effective way to prepare for exam day.
Is the Waffensachkunde app free?
You can download the app for free and try it with part of the questions. You then unlock the full set of questions directly in the app.
Does the app contain the official question catalogue?
Yes, the app is based on the official question catalogue for the Waffensachkunde exam under §7 WaffG. You practise with exactly the questions that matter for the theoretical part of the exam.
Who needs the Waffensachkunde exam under §7 WaffG?
The proficiency certificate is a prerequisite for firearms permits such as the Waffenbesitzkarte. It concerns sport shooters, collectors and security-industry employees who are to carry weapons on duty, among others. Hunters usually prove their proficiency through the hunting exam instead.
Does the app replace the Sachkunde course?
No. The exam is usually taken as part of a recognised Sachkunde course, which also teaches the practical handling of weapons. The app is the ideal companion for mastering the theory and the question catalogue.
How hard is the exam for non-native German speakers?
The biggest challenge is usually the legal and technical vocabulary rather than the concepts themselves. There is no official language-level requirement for the exam, but as general guidance you should be able to read German texts confidently. Working through the catalogue repeatedly makes the typical wording familiar long before exam day.
Start your preparation now
Download Waffensachkunde WaffG §7 for free and study with the official exam questions — anytime, even offline.