Gunsmiths or intermediaries who wish to transfer firearms held or purchased in Romania to the territory of a member state are required to request in advance the issuance of a transfer permit from the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police - Directorate for Weapons, Explosives and Dangerous Substances. Individuals who wish to transfer firearms held or purchased in Romania to the territory of a member state are required to request in advance the issuance of a transfer permit from the General Directorate of Police of Bucharest Municipality or from the county police inspectorate in whose territorial jurisdiction they have their domicile or residence. The firearms transfer permit is valid only for the firearms and the period of time specified in it. The document must accompany the firearms throughout the transfer, up to the destination, and is subject to the control of the competent authorities of the member states transited. The validity period of the transfer permit for firearms and ammunition is 6 months.*