Weapons for which a permit is required
Weapons subject to licensing and their essential components require a weapons acquisition permit. You must submit an application to the cantonal authority of your canton of residence.
Application for a weapons acquisition permit (PDF, 146 kB, 25.06.2013)
Cantonal firearms offices (PDF, 343 kB, 19.01.2021)
(These documents are not available in English)
You can find detailed information on weapons requiring an acquisition permit in the following leaflets:
(These documents are not available in English)
- BAT Light (Schlagstock) der Firma iProtec (PDF, 425 kB, 10.03.2014)
- Tonfa (PDF, 39 kB, 11.07.2014)
- Schreckschuss- und Signalwaffen, die für den Umbau zu Feuerwaffen geeignet sind (PDF, 148 kB, 01.09.2020)
- Griffmodul Pistole SIG SAUER P250, P320, Beretta APX und vergleichbare Modelle (PDF, 293 kB, 01.09.2020)
Last modification 31.08.2020