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Main information about the service
Prior to the placing on the market of weapons referred to in Section 6(2) of Act No 156/2000, the person intending to place these weapons on the market must submit to the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition a specified firearm for verification that the specified firearm meets the technical requirements, that the technical documentation is complete, and that the submitter has calibrated gauges and tools and has a technical control system in place. This is known as the homologation process. The specified firearms are not subject to homologation if a maximum of five units of this weapon are to be placed on the market in one year.
read moreDoes this apply to me?
If you are a manufacturer, importer, exporter, distributor or repairer of weapons subject to homologation and you wish to place such weapons on the market.
Service outcome
The result of homologation (if the conditions are met) is the issuing of a certificate. The certificate is issued for a maximum of two years, but you may request its extension three months before it expires.
Service benefit
Based on the certificate, you can place the weapon on the market, which means any provision, or offer to provide, without consideration or for consideration, such weapon for distribution or use, or the transfer of ownership of the indicated weapon by a manufacturer, importer, distributor or repairer in the Czech Republic
When to address the service
Back to topYou can use this service at any time before the specified weapons are placed on the market.
Upon receipt of the application, you will be notified of the requirements for the processing of the application, while a certificate or the relevant decision will be issued within 90 days. In complex cases, this period may be extended by 30 days.
How to get the service
What do you need when solving the service electronically
You may apply for homologation if you are a natural person or legal person that is a manufacturer, importer, exporter, distributor or repairer of the specified firearms.
The application, which must contain the requisites pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Code (Section 45(1) of the Administrative Procedure Code), must be accompanied by:
- information on the product type, including production versions, with the following data
- 1. the type, make, model and calibre for the specified firearm and a specified accessory,
- 2. the type, make and calibre for the specified ammunition,
- in the case of import, the name and registered office of the manufacturer,
- information that homologation is being applied for,
- technical and accompanying documentation to the extent specified by a decree of the Ministry,
- documents certifying the accuracy of the information provided in the application.
The submitter shall attach to the application one example of the specified firearm and the smallest consumer package of ammunition used in the submitted specified firearm. Firearms to be tested are submitted to the filing office of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.
An administrative fee must be paid at the same time.
An electronically submitted application must be supplemented with two examples of the specific weapon, with the relevant data. Weapons are submitted to the filing office of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition on the basis of an agreement.
To submit an application you may use this form.
Where and how to solve the service electronically
The application may be submitted to the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition. You may submit your application via data box or by e-mail with a recognized electronic signature. You may submit your application by e-mail to podatelna@cuzzs.cz. Data box identifier: j2zaatn
You may find details about the proof testing process on the website of Czech Proofhouse for Firearms and Ammunition.
Could be solved via e-identity
Yes
Is the service charged when solving electronically
Yes
The fee for electronically processed service
The issuing of a certificate of homologation for a weapon is subject to an administrative fee of CZK 10 000.
The price for homologation:
of an expansion device 25 000
of an expansion weapon 25 000
of a firearm 27 000
of a gas-powered weapon 10 000
You may find additional related fees in the price list of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.
What you’ll need to provide
You may apply for homologation if you are a natural person or legal person that is a manufacturer, importer, exporter, distributor or repairer of the specified firearms.
The application, which must contain the requisites pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Code (Section 45(1) of the Administrative Procedure Code), must be accompanied by:
- information on the product type, including production versions, with the following data
- 1. the type, make, model and calibre for the specified firearm and a specified accessory,
- 2. the type, make and calibre for the specified ammunition,
- in the case of import, the name and registered office of the manufacturer,
- information that homologation is being applied for,
- technical and accompanying documentation to the extent specified by a decree of the Ministry,
- documents certifying the accuracy of the information provided in the application.
The submitter shall attach to the application one example of the specified firearm and the smallest consumer package of ammunition used in the submitted specified firearm.
An administrative fee must be paid at the same time.
To submit your application you may use this form.
Where to solve the service
You can use the service in person at the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition at the address
Český úřad pro zkoušení zbraní a střeliva
Jilmová 759/12
130 00 Praha 3,where you may submit the application at the filing office. You may also send the documents by mail to the same address.
You may find details about the proof testing process on the website of Czech Proofhouse for Firearms and Ammunition..
Is the service charged when solving in person?
Yes
The fee for in person processed service
The issuing of a certificate of homologation for a weapon is subject to an administrative fee of CZK 10 000.
The price for homologation:
of an expansion device 25 000
of an expansion weapon 25 000
of a firearm 27 000
of a gas-powered weapon 10 000
You may find additional related fees in the price list of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.
Responsible Public Authority
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Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu Na Františku 1039/32 Staré Město 11000 Praha 1 |
Datová schránka: bxtaaw4 E-mail: posta@mpo.cz Web: https://www.mpo.cz/ |
Addresses
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Český úřad pro zkoušení zbraní a střeliva Jilmová 759/12 Žižkov 13000 Praha 3 |
Datová schránka: j2zaatn |
Additional information about the service
Back to topSanctions
Section 22a(1)(b) of Act No 156/2000 sanctions the placing on the market or distribution of controlled products that do not meet the specified technical requirements.
The mere failure to submit specified weapons for homologation is not sanctioned if they are not placed on the market or distributed.
Communication language
Czech, Slovak
Last checked at 04.11.2020
