No, owning a flamethrower in Denmark is prohibited under the Weapons and Explosives Act (Våben- og Eksplosivstoflov), enforced by the Danish Police Authority. Civilian possession requires special permits, which flamethrowers rarely qualify for due to their classification as incendiary weapons. Recent 2026 amendments tightened controls on high-risk pyrotechnics, further restricting access.
Key Regulations for Owning a Flamethrower in Denmark
- Permit Requirement: Flamethrowers are classified as Category D weapons, mandating a police-issued permit under §15 of the Weapons Act. Applicants must demonstrate a “legitimate purpose,” typically limited to professional or industrial use.
- Prohibited Use: Private ownership for self-defense, recreation, or novelty is explicitly banned. Violations may result in confiscation, fines up to 10,000 DKK, or imprisonment under §26 of the Act.
- EU Compliance: Denmark aligns with EU Firearms Directive (2017/853), which classifies flamethrowers as explosive devices. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) monitors compliance for pyrotechnic imports.
Local police districts (e.g., Copenhagen’s Københavns Politi) conduct periodic inspections of licensed pyrotechnic storage facilities. The 2026 amendments introduced mandatory digital tracking for Category D weapons, requiring owners to log usage via the Politiet’s Våbenregister. Non-compliance triggers immediate revocation.