Weapons Act (WA)
Amended by Art. 3 No 6 of the FD of 17 Dec. 2004 on the Adoption and Implementation of the Bilateral Agreements between Switzerland and the EU on the Association with Schengen and Dublin, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 447 5405 Art. 1 let. e; BBl 2004 5965).
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Art. 15 Acquisition of ammunition and ammunition components
1 Ammunition and ammunition components may only be acquired by persons who are authorised to acquire the corresponding weapon. 2 The person transferring possession shall verify whether the conditions of acquisition are fulfilled. Article 10a applies by analogy to verification.
Art. 15 — Amended by Art. 3 No 6 of the FD of 17 Dec. 2004 on the Adoption and Implementation of the Bilateral Agreements between Switzerland and the EU on the Association with Schengen and Dublin, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 447 5405 Art. 1 let. e; BBl 2004 5965).
Art. 16 Acquisition of ammunition at shooting events
1 Any person who participates in shooting events by shooting clubs may freely acquire the necessary ammunition for the event. The club organising the event shall appropriately monitor how the ammunition is issued. 2 Any person who has not yet reached the age of 18 may freely acquire ammunition if it is used for shooting immediately and under supervision. 3 The provisions on off-duty shooting remain without prejudice.
Art. 16 — Amended by the Annex to the FD of 28 Sept. 2018 on the approval and the implementation of the exchange of notes between Switzerland and the EU on the adoption of Directive (EU) 2017/853 on the Amendment of the EU Weapons Directive, in force since 15 Aug. 2019 (AS 2019 2415; BBl 2018 1881). Para. 1 — Amended by Art. 3 No 6 of the FD of 17 Dec. 2004 on the Adoption and Implementation of the Bilateral Agreements between Switzerland and the EU on the Association with Schengen and Dublin, i
Art. 16a Lawful possession
Any person who has lawfully acquired ammunition or ammunition components is authorised to possess the same.
Art. 16a — Inserted by Art. 3 No 6 of the FD of 17 Dec. 2004 on the Adoption and Implementation of the Bilateral Agreements between Switzerland and the EU on the Association with Schengen and Dublin, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 447 5405 Art. 1 let. e; BBl 2004 5965).