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Published on 24 July 2025

Trading in weapons

Commercial manufacturers and dealers of firearms must hold a valid weapons trading permit. They can apply for this at their local cantonal weapons office.

Cantonal weapons offices

A permit from fedpol is also required for the import of weapons into Switzerland.

Anyone who has imported firearms under one or more individual permits within the past year without any objections being raised may apply for a general permit.

Single permits

Prohibited ammunition:

General permits: