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Holders of a European firearms pass may transfer from Finland and import to Finland a firearm or firearm component entered in the firearms pass that is suitable for use in shooting competitions and hunting, and a sufficient number of cartridges suitable for use with the firearm, if they can provide a reliable account showing that the transfer is necessary for participation in a shooting competition or hunting event.
7.4 Requirements for an Association applying for an Acquisition Permit
According to section 45a of the Firearms Act, an acquisition permit for a firearm may be granted to an association or foundation registered or performing a public function in Finland that, on the basis of the purpose of its activities and other factors, is to be deemed suitable for possessing firearms and firearm components. The permit may only be granted to an applicant whose storage facilities for firearms and firearm components have been approved by the police department for the area in which the storage facilities are located and who has a firearms officer as referred to in section 45b of the Firearms Act.
7.5 Firearms Officer in an Association or Foundation
According to section 45b of the Firearms Act, the firearms officer in an association or foundation must be employed by it or otherwise participate in its activities. A firearms officer is subject to the approval of the police department for the area in which the registered office of the association or foundation is located, and this police department may also revoke the approval. Approval as a firearms officer may be granted to a person who has reached the age of 18 and who, on the basis of his or her state of health, behaviour and knowledge, is to be deemed suitable for possessing firearms and firearm components. The approval entitles the person to acquire, possess and hand over the firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles referred to in the permit granted to the association or foundation.
7.6 Summary
Applications of mission personnel for firearms permits are subject to the same procedure as any other applications. When applying for such permits, the personnel are tested for suitability and interviewed. They are required to present a favourable statement by the mission in question in support of the application. For diplomatic
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