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by Freak_NL 1455 days ago
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:

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).