Swiss weapons legislation distinguishes between 3 categories of weapons:
| Weapons that have to be declared | Weapons for which a permit is required | Banned weapons, ammunition and weapon components |
Brochure
The brochure ̒Swiss Weapons Legislationʼ (August 2015) informs you about the different categories of weapons and the requirements for obtaining them. You can download the brochure as a PDF file or order a printed version online from the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics.
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Brochure 'Swiss Weapons Legislationʼ (PDF, 1 MB, 05.08.2014)
(This document is not available in English)
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Last modification 10.07.2024
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