Legal & compliance
This page summarises the compliance framework of Holstr. It does not replace legal advice or the laws that apply where you live.
Holstr. is a listings platform only
Holstr. is solely a website for listings, contact and messages between buyer and seller. We do not sell firearms, we do not act as an intermediary or broker, and we do not carry out any transfer — we are not a gun dealer and take no part in the transaction. The only payments Holstr. processes are fees for our own services (subscriptions, listing fees, featured placements and ads); these are entirely separate from the price of any firearm. Every sale, purchase and transfer of a firearm is arranged entirely by the buyer and seller themselves, outside Holstr., in accordance with the laws that apply in their country and region.
Age and eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and legally allowed to own firearms in your jurisdiction. False declarations may result in immediate suspension and referral to authorities.
Listing responsibility
Sellers are solely responsible for what they list. Listings must comply with all local, national and EU regulations that apply where the buyer and seller are located.
Moderation & logging
Every listing is manually reviewed before going live. Sign-ups, listings and bids are logged with the source IP address for moderation and, when legally required, cooperation with authorities.
Prohibited items
Any item that is illegal to own or transfer in the buyer's or seller's jurisdiction must not be listed.
Rules by country
Holstr. operates across Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany. The actual rules for legally transferring a firearm between two private individuals differ per country. Below is a plain-language summary; it is not legal advice.
This overview is for general information only and is not legal advice. Rules change, and Holstr. does not guarantee completeness or accuracy. Always confirm the exact requirements with the relevant local authority or a licensed firearms dealer.