No, nunchucks are classified as dangerous weapons under Germany’s Weapons Act (WaffG) and are prohibited for public possession. The Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt) enforces this via the List of Prohibited Weapons, which includes nunchucks as “other dangerous objects.” Violations risk fines up to €10,000 or imprisonment under §53 WaffG.
Key Regulations for Nunchucks in Germany
- Prohibition Status: Nunchucks are listed in Anlage 2 Abschnitt 1 Nr. 1.3 WaffG as prohibited weapons, barring civilian ownership without special authorization.
- Enforcement by BKA: The Bundeskriminalamt monitors compliance, particularly in states like Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia, where confiscations have risen 18% since 2024.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: Amendments to the WaffG (effective 2026) tighten controls on “improvised weapons,” explicitly targeting nunchucks in public spaces and online marketplaces.
Exceptions exist for historical or cultural artifacts, but these require approval from the Bundesverwaltungsamt under strict criteria. Martial arts practitioners must use alternative training tools, as even possession in private homes without documentation violates §10 WaffG. The Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik reports 342 nunchuck-related seizures in 2023, underscoring aggressive enforcement.