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According to annex 2 nr. 1.2.4.1 gun-mounted devices that illuminate the target (e.g. flashlights) or mark the target (e.g. lasers) are also prohibited. | According to annex 2 nr. 1.2.4.1 gun-mounted devices that illuminate the target (e.g. flashlights) or mark the target (e.g. lasers) are also prohibited. | ||
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* Image converters include infrared and thermal. | * Image converters include infrared and thermal. | ||
* This includes illuminators in the non-visual spectrum. | * This includes illuminators in the non-visual spectrum. | ||
* Naturally, attaching regular night vision devices, flashlights or laser pointers to a firearm (e.g. duct taping) is also prohibited. | * Naturally, attaching regular night vision devices, flashlights or laser pointers to a firearm (e.g. duct taping) is also prohibited. | ||
* Allthough cameras are image converters to | * Allthough cameras are technically image converters there is no known case of legal issues from mounting a camera to a firearm for the sole purpose of recording. | ||
* Although universal adapters aren't strictly prohibited, there have been alleged cases where the combination of a universal adapter "next to" a compatible flashlight or night vision device have been interpreted as illegal attachment. | * Although universal adapters aren't strictly prohibited, there have been alleged cases where the combination of a universal adapter "next to" a compatible flashlight or night vision device have been interpreted as illegal attachment. | ||
* Recently, ownership & usage of night vision attachments and sights became legal for bearers of a hunting license for the sole purpose of hunting. This change might not have been implemented yet in the laws of the different federal states. | * Recently, ownership & usage of night vision attachments and sights became legal for bearers of a hunting license for the sole purpose of hunting. This change might not have been implemented yet in the laws of the different federal states. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:06, 6 September 2022
This page details all information about night vision specific to Germany.
Manufacturers[edit | edit source]
Retailers[edit | edit source]
- NightTec
- IEA Mil-Optics GmbH
Laws[edit | edit source]
Generally, image intensifiers and thermal devices are completely unregulated and free to trade, own and use.
Export to non-EU countries falls under the EU dual use regulations.
Firearm Law[edit | edit source]
Certain firearm-mounted equipment is prohibited by the Waffengesetz § 2.3[1] & annex 2[2][3].
According to annex 2 nr. 1.2.4.2 gun-mounted night vision attachments & sights are prohibited if they include an electronic image converter or an image intensifier.
According to annex 2 nr. 1.2.4.1 gun-mounted devices that illuminate the target (e.g. flashlights) or mark the target (e.g. lasers) are also prohibited.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Image converters include infrared and thermal.
- This includes illuminators in the non-visual spectrum.
- Naturally, attaching regular night vision devices, flashlights or laser pointers to a firearm (e.g. duct taping) is also prohibited.
- Allthough cameras are technically image converters there is no known case of legal issues from mounting a camera to a firearm for the sole purpose of recording.
- Although universal adapters aren't strictly prohibited, there have been alleged cases where the combination of a universal adapter "next to" a compatible flashlight or night vision device have been interpreted as illegal attachment.
- Recently, ownership & usage of night vision attachments and sights became legal for bearers of a hunting license for the sole purpose of hunting. This change might not have been implemented yet in the laws of the different federal states.
Military[edit | edit source]
The German armed forces mostly use Gen. 2 night vision monoculars and binoculars.
German special forces, like the Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK), have been seen using the American GPNVG-18.
