I requested to the German Customs the exact needs to transit trhough Germany with our replicas and about the need of a "Mitnahmeerlaubnis" (I do not need to translate this
). Here is their answer, in english
I am a damn Welsche....
Dear Mr Kaeso,
thank you for your inquiry.
-air weapons are remarkably genuine-looking imitations of real firearms which shoot spherical projectiles by means of spring tension, or air/gas pressure. Because of the high kinetic energy of their ammunition, soft-air weapons are not classified as toy firearms on principle.
Gotcha weapons and paintball markers are used in games that simulate armed conflict. Coloured marking bullets, shot using a CO² cartridge system, serve as ammunition. These weapons, too, are not classified as toys, but are subject to the firearms law.
Air guns whose ammunition develop a kinetic energy of up to 7.5 joules may only be imported into Germany if they bear a special label (the letter "F" in a pentagon on the weapon). In this case, the purchaser does not need a special import licence, but must be at least 18 years of age.
If the prescribed "F in a pentagon" is missing, the gun will be treated as a
weapon loaded with live ammunition, which means that a firearms licence is required to carry such a gun, a licence for the possession of firearms to acquire and possess it, and an import licence to bring it into Germany.
The Ordnungsamt (local town clerk's office) or Landratsamt (rural district office) at your place of residence is responsible for issuing the licence. In the case of applicants whose place of residence is not the Federal Republic of Germany, the authority at the traveller's destination is responsible. If the destination is not known, the authority of the district where the frontier is crossed is responsible.
If the necessary licence cannot be furnished at the time of entry, the weapon will be regarded as having been imported illegally. As a rule, criminal proceedings will then be instituted against the importer and the weapon will be seized. It is therefore essential that the licence is applied for well before the intended import.
Importing coloured ammunition and gas cartridges is not subject to any
limitations under firearms law.
It is very important to bear in mind that all goods that are subject to
prohibitions and restrictions must always be declared at the frontier customs office when imported into the EC (and always when exported). The submission of a proper customs declaration is even necessary if the value is within the tax-and duty-free allowances. You must always use the "red exit" at airports or ports and declare the goods without being asked.
Although the information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, we cannot assume legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information.
