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📜 Swiss Weapons Act - All current provisions at a glance

The Swiss Weapons Act regulates the acquisition, possession and handling of weapons and ammunition. Since the amendment to the law on 15 August 2019 new provisions apply, in particular for Semi-automatic weapons with high magazine capacity.

⚖️ Acquisition of semi-automatic weapons

For the Purchase of semi-automatic centrefire weapons with large magazine capacity the following points must be observed:

  • 🏅 Sport shooters & gun collectors need a Cantonal exemption authorisation.
  • 📄 The Gun purchase licence is not enough - Instead, a specific exemption authorisation must be obtained.

📌 Further information & forms:
🔗 Zurich Cantonal Police - Weapons

🎯 Proof of shooting activity for sport shooters

In order to legally acquire and keep certain weapons, sport shooters must have their Prove shooting activity:

  • 🔄 At least five shooting events in five years
  • 📘 Proof is provided via a Shooting booklet or the military performance certificate (MLA)

📌 More information is available from the Federal Office of Police (fedpol):
🔗 Federal Office of Police - Weapons

🛠️ Acquisition & possession of weapons in Switzerland

Depending on the type of weapon, different Legal requirements:

  • ✅ Weapons acquisition licence required - e.g. for Pistols & bolt action rifles
  • ⚠️ Exceptional authorisation required - e.g. for Semi-automatic weapons with large magazine capacity
  • 🔓 No purchase certificate required - e.g. for certain compressed air weapons or former military ordnance weapons

📌 Detailed information on the regulations:
🔗 Swiss Weapons Law - Federal Office of Police

📞 Further information & contact

If you have any questions or need support, please contact the relevant authorities:

📢 Important: The legal regulations are complex - if you are unsure, it is advisable to contact the relevant authorities directly. ⚠️