Marking of deactivated firearms
Article 5
Deactivated firearms shall be marked with a common unique marking in accordance with the template set out in Annex II to indicate that they have been deactivated in accordance with the technical specifications set out in Annex I. The marking shall be affixed by the verifying entity to all components modified for the deactivation of the firearm and shall fulfil the following criteria: (a) it is clearly visible and irremovable; (b) it bears information on the Member State where the deactivation has been carried out and the verifying entity that certified the deactivation; (c) the original serial number(s) of the firearm are maintained.