Ads for hand weapons? You mean like 9mm pistols and such? Why? That would be pointless for the advertiser (not to mention distasteful). German gun control laws are quite strict:
Owning a gun for self-defence is only allowed in rare cases like security personnel and politicians whose lives are threatened. The normal allowed categories are hunting, sports, and collectors, but even then you need a licence (with a few minor exceptions like flint-lock rifles and flare guns).
> I also haven't seen ads for hand weapons. Are they illegal in Germany, too?
I'm not sure about a ban (I guess there is, though) but since gun ownership is restricted the market is quite small. Outside of narrow targeted ads (say in gun owner magazines) it'd be a waste of money.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control_in_Germany
Owning a gun for self-defence is only allowed in rare cases like security personnel and politicians whose lives are threatened. The normal allowed categories are hunting, sports, and collectors, but even then you need a licence (with a few minor exceptions like flint-lock rifles and flare guns).