“Since this morning [mardi 31 décembre 2024] I keep receiving phone calls from people wanting to register their hunting weapon. However, this obligation has existed for three years. I can't receive them all in one day.”explains, annoyed, the manager of Natura Chasse-Pêche in Bessines, David Lhuissier. “Obviously there will be many from 1is January to be in violation ». Therefore likely to be fined up to €750.
Of the 9,000 hunters, 6,000 made their declaration
Guy Talineau, president of the Hunting Federation
According to the president of the Deux-Sèvres Hunters’ Federation interviewed on “Here by France Bleu and France 3”, Guy Talineau: “Of the 9,000 hunters concerned in our department, only 6,000 of them have fulfilled this obligation. »
A system reinforced by digital declaration via the SIA
“In France, the declaration of a hunting weapon is obligatory. Even though it was obligatory to declare a weapon when you bought one, the system was strengthened with the arrival of the SIA (Weapons Information System), a new digital declaration system.confirms the Evo Hunt brand on its website. “Any acquisition of a category C weapon must be declared to the prefecture through a gunsmith or arms broker. This system allows for total traceability of hunting weapons. »
Completing your request on the SIA (Weapons Information System) website is not always easy. A professional can help you.
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In this area, it is not only category C weapons that must be declared. Exceptions and special cases exist. If you want to be sure that you are in compliance, you should not hesitate to ask for help.
“Very often they block for very simple reasons”
“Especially since very often people block for very simple reasons. A file that is too large and that they cannot download when they try to make their declaration on the digital site »indicates the director of the Hunters’ Federation Frédéric Audurier. “Those who live near our offices can come and see us. Otherwise, we suggest they go to the France services closest to their home. It's free ». There are 26 in the department.
It is also possible to entrust your declaration to a professional gunsmith. “We can give those who ask us precise information on weapons, fill out the questionnaire and avoid errors. This will facilitate their account creation and we will validate their SIA number”concludes the manager of Natura Chasse-Pêche in Bessines. For this service, this gunsmith charges €40.
