Trademark Classes · Class 13
Trademark Class 13: Firearms, Explosives
Class 13 covers firearms, ammunition, projectiles, explosives, and fireworks. Here is what it includes, what it excludes, and how to word it.
What is Trademark Class 13?
Class 13 is a goods class covering firearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives, and fireworks. It is a narrow, specialised class for weapons that discharge and the explosive materials associated with them.
Note the boundary with Class 8: side arms that are bladed or manual (such as swords) are Class 8, while firearms that discharge projectiles are Class 13. This page is part of our full guide to all 45 trademark classes, and to how protection works across jurisdictions in our overview of trademark law and protection.
Is Class 13 actually your class?
Work out whether your product or service genuinely sits in Class 13 before you file, because a wrong class protects the wrong thing.
Class 13 is likely your class if you make firearms, ammunition, or explosives
Manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives, and fireworks. If your product is a firearm, ammunition, or an explosive material, Class 13 is very likely your class. Note that these goods are also subject to extensive separate regulation beyond trademark law. Our trademark class search helps you check which classes fit before you file.
What Class 13 does NOT cover.
The most common Class 13 mistakes come from classifying by the wrong feature. These closely related items sit elsewhere:
Bladed side arms are Class 8
Swords and manual side arms are Class 8. Class 13 is for firearms and explosives.
Toy weapons are Class 28
Toy guns and toy weapons are Class 28, not Class 13.
Examples of properly-worded Class 13 goods and services.
The Registry expects specific, standardised descriptions, not vague terms. Here are examples of clear, acceptable Class 13 wording:
| Instead of (vague) | Use (standardised) |
|---|---|
| “Guns” | “Firearms” · “Sporting firearms” |
| “Ammo” | “Ammunition” · “Projectiles [weapons]” |
| “Fireworks” | “Fireworks” · “Pyrotechnic products” |
Each entry is specific and standardised. These are illustrative examples of acceptable phrasing, not legal advice for your filing; your exact wording should be drawn from the current NICE Classification and tailored to what your business actually does. Wording is a common cause of objections whether you file in India, the United States, Argentina, or elsewhere. For filing across several countries at once, see our global registration guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 13 cover?
Class 13 covers firearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives, and fireworks. It is a narrow, specialised class for weapons that discharge and the explosive materials associated with them. Bladed or manual side arms such as swords, by contrast, are classified in Class 8, and toy weapons are in Class 28.
Who should register a trademark in Class 13?
Manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives, and fireworks. If your product is a firearm, ammunition, or an explosive material, Class 13 is likely your class. These goods are also subject to significant separate regulation, which sits alongside, and is independent of, trademark classification.
Are fireworks in Class 13?
Yes. Fireworks and pyrotechnic products are classified in Class 13, alongside firearms, ammunition, and explosives, because the class groups explosive and pyrotechnic materials together.
Are toy guns in Class 13?
No. Toy guns and toy weapons are classified in Class 28, the class for games and toys, not Class 13. Class 13 is reserved for functional firearms and explosives, so a toy or replica intended for play falls under toys instead.
How should I word my Class 13 goods?
Use specific, standardised terms such as firearms, ammunition, or fireworks, rather than vague descriptions. Draw wording from the current NICE Classification and tailor it to your products. Bear in mind these goods are heavily regulated separately, so trademark classification is only one part of bringing them to market.
File Class 13 in the right country, worded right.
Whether you are protecting your brand in one market or several, we identify the classes you need and handle registration worldwide, worded to avoid an avoidable objection.
