Weapons Act (WA)
Amended by No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 5499 5405 Art. 2 let. d; BBl 2006 2713).
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Art. 26 Storage
1 Weapons, essential weapon components, ammunition and ammunition components must be kept in a safe place and protected from access by unauthorised third persons. 2 The loss of a weapon must be reported to the police immediately.
Art. 27 Carrying a weapon
1 Any person who carries a weapon in publicly accessible places or who wishes to transport a weapon requires a permit to carry a weapon. The permit must be carried at all times and presented to the police or customs authorities on request. Article 28 paragraph 1 remains without prejudice. 2 A person is granted a permit to carry a weapon if: a. they are not subject to any of the restrictions under Article 8 paragraph 2; b. they can plausibly justify that they require a weapon to protect themselves, other persons or things from genuine danger; c. they have passed a test on handling weapons and on knowledge of the legal requirements for using weapons; the Federal Department of Justice and Police issues examination regulations. 3 The permit is issued by the competent authority of the canton of residence for a specific type of weapon and for a maximum of five years. It is valid throughout Switzerland and may be subject to conditions. Persons resident abroad obtain the permit from the compet
Art. 27 — Amended by No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 5499 5405 Art. 2 let. d; BBl 2006 2713). Para. 4 let. e — Inserted by No I of the FA of 23 Dec. 2011, in force since 1 Jan. 2013 (AS 2012 4551 6775; BBl 2011 4555).
Art. 27a General permit on the territory of Swiss airports
1 A general permit may be issued to foreign airlines to perform security duties on the territory of Swiss airports. 2 A general permit may be issued to the foreign authority responsible for aviation security to avert criminal acts and protect air passengers on board aircraft. 3 A general permit may only be issued if the foreign authority or foreign airline guarantees that any person who carries out a function in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 2: a. is authorised to carry a weapon under the law of the foreign state concerned; and b. has adequate training. 4 The general permit regulates the places of deployment, the type of weapons, co-operation with the local authorities and the scope of security duties.
Art. 27a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 5499 5405 Art. 2 let. d; BBl 2006 2713).
Art. 28 Transporting weapons
1 A permit to carry a weapon is not required for transporting weapons, in particular: a. to and from courses, exercises and events by shooting, hunting or airsoft weapons clubs and by military organisations or associations; b. to and from an armoury; c. to and from the holder of a weapons trading permit; d. to and from weapons-related events; e. when changing residence. 2 Weapons and ammunition must be kept separate when transporting.
Art. 28 — Amended by No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 5499 5405 Art. 2 let. d; BBl 2006 2713).
Art. 28a Improper carrying of dangerous objects
It is prohibited to carry dangerous objects in publicly accessible places and to transport such objects in vehicles if: a. it is not plausible that carrying or transporting the objects for their intended use or maintenance is justified; and b. the impression arises that the objects are going to be used improperly, in particular to intimidate, threaten or injure people.
Art. 28a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 June 2007, in force since 12 Dec. 2008 (AS 2008 5499 5405 Art. 2 let. d; BBl 2006 2713).