Professional training in the handling of pyrotechnic articles

Main information

A person who wants to obtain an authorization for handling pyrotechnic articles of categories F3, F4, T2 or P2, and therefore be a person with specialist knoledge, must, before submitting an application for obtaining this authorization, complete professional training culminating in an examination, the successful completion of which is one of the necessary conditions for granting this authorization for the relevant category of pyrotechnic articles.

Professional training confirms the professional competence of a natural person to handle pyrotechnic articles to the extent specified in the Act on Pyrotechnics.

Professional training is provided by the Czech Proof House for Arms and Ammunition in cooperation with the Czech Mining Authority.

Professional training is carried out in the amount of:

  • 40 teaching hours for pyrotechnic articles of categories P2 and F4 and T2 (together) and
  • 16 teaching hours for pyrotechnic articles of category F3.

The length of a teaching hour is 45 minutes.

The training consists of a theoretical and a professional part.

Professional training is a final exam consisting of:

  • a theoretical part (oral and written part of the exam) and
  • a practical part (the exam can be repeated a maximum of twice).

This applies to you if

You are a natural person who wants to handle pyrotechnic articles of category F3, F4, T2 or P2, where the following applies:

  • for pyrotechnic articles of category F3, handling for which specialist knowledge is required, means their provision for oneself (in particular purchase), firing and use for performing fireworks,
  • for pyrotechnic articles of categories F4 and T2, handling for which specialist knowledge is required, means their provision for oneself (in particular purchase), provision for another (in particular sale), storage, display, disposal, destruction, firing, use for performing fireworks or fireworks and any other handling of them,
  • for pyrotechnic articles of category P2, handling for which specialist knowledge is required, means their provision for oneself (in particular purchase), provision for another (in particular sale), storage, display, disposal, destruction and any other handling thereof.
If you are a person with specialist knowledge for pyrotechnic articles of category F4 and T2, this specialist knowledge also applies to pyrotechnic articles of category F3.

When to use this service

It is necessary to complete professional training before submitting an application to the Czech Mining Authority for an authorization for handling pyrotechnic articles of categories F3, F4, T2 or P2

Vyřízení služby - osobně

What you need if you are using this service

To enroll in the professional training, you must submit an application.

To submit your application, you may use this form from the website of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.

The professional training itself is carried out with the personal participation of registered persons at a location designated by the Czech Proof House for Arms and Ammunition.

Where and how to solve this service

The application can be sent to the Czech Proof House for Arms and Ammunition by post or delivered in person to the address:

Český úřad pro zkoušení zbraní a střeliva

All contacts are available on the website of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.

As soon as you have submitted your application, you will be notified of the start of the professional training and asked to make the payment for such training. Payment must be made before the start of the training. 

Due to capacity limitations, the order of accepted applications decides on inclusion in the professional training.

You can find all the information about the course of the training and organisational matters on the website of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.

How much will you pay

The application for professional training for pyrotechnic articles is charged as follows:

  • Category F3: 6,000 CZK
  • Category F4 and T2: 10,000 CZK
  • Category P2: 10,000 CZK

Submitting a request to repeat the exam (in case of failure on the first attempt) is subject to a fee of CZK 3,000.

The costs associated with the provision of professional training may be paid by bank transfer to the account of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition No 19-2624001/0710

Vyřízení služby - elektronicky

What you need if you are using this service

To enroll in the professional training, you must submit an application.

To submit your application, you may use this form from the website of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.

The professional training itself is carried out with the personal participation of registered persons at a location designated by the Czech Proof House for Arms and Ammunition.

Where and how to solve this service

The application may be submitted to the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition via:

All contacts are available on the website of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.

As soon as you have submitted your application, you will be notified of the start of the professional training and asked to make the payment for such training. Payment must be made before the start of the training. 

Due to capacity limitations, the order of accepted applications decides on inclusion in the professional training.

You can find all the information about the course of the training and organisational matters on the website of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition.

How much will you pay

The application for professional training for pyrotechnic articles is charged as follows:

  • Category F3: 6,000 CZK
  • Category F4 and T2: 10,000 CZK
  • Category P2: 10,000 CZK

Submitting a request to repeat the exam (in case of failure on the first attempt) is subject to a fee of CZK 3,000.

The costs associated with the provision of professional training may be paid by bank transfer to the account of the Czech Proof House for Firearms and Ammunition No 19-2624001/0710

Electronic submission is free of charge.

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

The completion of the professional training and the passing of the exam are prerequisites to obtain an authorization for handling pyrotechnic articles of categories F3, F4, T2 or P2.

Appeal options

No appeal may be lodged.

The exam can be repeated twice.

Legislation

Sanctions

There is no penalty for this service.

An individual who fails the final exam cannot be granted a license to handle pyrotechnic products.

The exam can be repeated a maximum of twice.

Frequently asked questions

How often does the professional training take place?
Training for category P2 and then separately for F4 and T2 usually takes place once every half year.