Pistols
Revolvers
Auto-loading rifles
Lever action rifles
Pump action rifles
Foreign service bolt action rifles that are not authorised for shooting outside of service
Self-loading shotgun
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, 143 kB, 25.06.2013)(This document is not available in English)
- Cantonal firearms offices (PDF, 324 kB, 22.10.2025)(This document is not available in English)
You can find detailed information on weapons requiring an acquisition permit in the following leaflets:
- BAT Light (Schlagstock) der Firma iProtec (PDF, 425 kB, 10.03.2014)(This document is not available in English)
- Tonfa (PDF, 39 kB, 11.07.2014)(This document is not available in English)
- Schreckschuss- und Signalwaffen, die für den Umbau zu Feuerwaffen geeignet sind (PDF, 148 kB, 01.09.2020)(This document is not available in English)
- Griffmodul Pistole SIG SAUER P250, P320, Beretta APX und vergleichbare Modelle (PDF, 293 kB, 01.09.2020)(This document is not available in English)
Last modification 05.11.2025