The application for the extension of the validity of the weapon(s) permit is submitted and processed by the arms, explosives and hazardous substances structure that is territorially competent regarding the applicant's domicile or residence (the Weapons, Explosives and Hazardous Substances Service/Office within the County Police Inspectorate or the General Police Directorate of the Municipality of Bucharest), accompanied by the documents provided for in art. 40 para. (1) letters a) – f) and, where applicable, letters g) and h) of the Methodological Norms for the enforcement of Law no. 295/2004 on the regime of weapons and ammunition, approved by Government Decision no. 11/2018.

In addition to the documents provided for in art. 40 para. (1), instructors at the shooting range are required to submit a certificate issued by the legal person owning the authorized shooting range, certifying that they have actually carried out training, guidance and supervision activities of the shootings performed.

The application is submitted before the expiry of the validity of the weapon permit.