Slingshots and the Weapons Act

Legal Classification of Slingshots

The legal handling of slingshots in Germany is governed by the Weapons Act (WaffG) and its annexes. The crucial factor is not the designation, but the specific design of the slingshot.

This page provides a factual representation of the current legal situation and does not substitute legal advice.

Precision Slingshots under the Weapons Act

Under the German Weapons Act, so-called precision slingshots are prohibited.

Prohibited are according to:

  • Annex 1 to the WaffG, Section 1, Subsection 2, Number 1.3

  • and Annex 2, Section 1, Number 1.3.7

all precision slingshots.

What counts as a precision slingshot?

Precision slingshots are slingshots,

  • that feature stabilization devices

  • especially arm braces / forearm rests

  • or comparable constructions that increase aiming and hitting precision

These designs are prohibited regardless of their actual use.

The image above shows a so-called precision slingshot. An arm brace is mounted on the handle, making this slingshot prohibited in Germany.

Legal Consequences for Prohibited Slingshots

For prohibited precision slingshots, the following applies:

  • ❌ Possession is prohibited

  • ❌ Acquisition is prohibited

  • ❌ Manufacturing is prohibited

  • ❌ Trading is prohibited

A violation can lead to criminal consequences.

Permitted Slingshots

Slingshots without the prohibited features mentioned above (especially without an arm brace or comparable precision aids) do not fall under the prohibition of precision slingshots.

The possession of such slingshots is permitted under current law.

HITX exclusively sells 100% legal slingshots that do not fall under the prohibition of precision slingshots according to the WaffG.

An overview of our appropriately designed models can be found here:
→ To HITX Slingshots

User's Responsibility

Regardless of the classification under the Weapons Act:

  • The user bears full responsibility for handling

  • Dangerous behavior can be legally relevant

  • Damages or injuries can have civil and criminal consequences

A slingshot is not a toy.

Legal Notice

This information is based on the currently applicable Weapons Act (January 2026) including the mentioned annexes. It serves as general information and does not replace individual legal advice.

Decisive are always:

  • the current law

  • the respective valid interpretation by authorities and courts

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