Do any of you guys have a conceal carry autorisation and if so is it worth it, and how easy is it?

Would it be possible to acquire a suppressor without owning 10 guns for a certain amount of time? I own two 9mm pistols and an ar15 and a Glock 17 service pistol. Id be interested in a B&T Rotex RBS IIA for my 11.5“ AR

I recently got a new service rifle because my original one got totalled during my last WK. Besides the memories that were lost with that rifle, i also lost my perfect configuration of the ironsights.

Now my problem is that 1. time during the WK will be limited so i'd prefer to not have to do it there bexcause it will be an issue for planning and 2. before that i have to do the obligatory programme which is also a bad time to configure new sights.

So what are my best options in my free time?

I'm eyeing at a milsurp gun that was a former SfW and high cap mag so I need an ABK. I've seen quite a few discussions concerning the pros and cons of each status. If I got this gun as Sportschütze and then in the future a gun that is <60cm can I then say that I'm a collector If I meet the requirements (list of guns and proof of storage)?

Also does the ABK Sportschütze has any influence on the AB for full auto and suppressors, since it says 'AB Sammler und andere achtenswerte Gründe'.

Hi All,

I am looking to purchase a new pistol and some manufacturers let you choose between a regular slide and one pre-fitted with some (ostensibly) modular mount.

Taking Glock as an example, people seem to hate the irons, but also don't like the MOS system for optics. Instead, it's often recommended to have the slide milled for a custom.

However, given how expensive machine hours are here in Switzerland, is this even practical or available? I'd rather not spend half the price of the gun on the milling (without even accounting for the optic)

Anyone have experience getting a pistol cut for an aftermarket optic?

I recently got an overwatch trigger: 145$ + 40$ shipping = 167,50 CHF using EasyExport.
It only took three days after I placed the order to get it here.

Brownells has the same trigger listed for 229.- CHF, shipping time 8-15 days + 15.- shipping costs = 244CHF.

That’s roughly 80CHF and ten days of difference.
Basically more than +50% overpriced.

Just a heads up, as I wish I had discovered this option earlier.

I have a Glock 19x with a 2kg weighted trigger. I have always practiced in private shooting ranges, and I would now like to join the local federal shooting club. Due to my previous job, I have calluses on my fingers that often hurt when gripping the pistol, so I purchased an adhesive Talon grip.
Additionally, I cut the lower part of one of the backstraps provided by Glock when I purchased the gun, leaving only the beavertail just to avoid slide bites without getting a thicker grip, which is eventually not a problem to remove.

My question is as follows: In relation to the document “List of Authorized Accessories for Service and Equivalent Weapons for Federal Exercises”, specifically point 6.6: “All unmodified grips offered by the pistol manufacturer are permitted,” what does this cover specifically? To be clear, the frame itself was not modified.

I would prefer not to remove the adhesive grip, as it would make handling unpleasant again, and I cannot afford to purchase a new pistol specifically for use in a federal shooting club at the moment.

Does anyone in the field know if this would be an issue? Also, are gun mounted flashlights tolerated or I should detach it when I go there?

Thank you in advance.

Is anyone familiar with the pricing for the bruenig indoor range as a tourist? I checked out the website brochure but it did not go into detail into specific guns and had a general 34 CHF for assault rifles? E.g., what would it cost for a tourist to shoot a sigg 550 and mp5 for ammo, lane, weapon rental and any other one off fees. Thanks

Hey I recently bought my first two guns, but only ammunition for one of them, the other one is just for collecting purposes. My questions now are as follows:

-What exactly are the laws on storage? Afaik or from what I read they just have to be away from any 3rd party? So is it enough to just have them locked in my room/house? Or do I need a safe or locker?

-My second question is if anyone knows any good shooting ranges in Aargau? Where I could bring and shoot my own gun?

Thanks a lot!

Hello Swiss Reddit community,

I acquired a Glock G19 labeled as a "Factory Custom Swiss 9x19," and I’m looking to learn more about its origins and background. While inspecting the gun, I noticed that one of the parts was mounted incorrectly. After consulting with a gunsmith, I was told that this error might actually be present across the entire production run.

I’m curious if anyone here can share more details about:

1. Its origin: Who was responsible for producing or customizing this version of the Glock 19? Was it a specific Swiss gunsmith, company, or a special collaboration?
2. The production error: Has anyone else encountered this issue? Was this a known problem for this specific run, and could it affect functionality or reliability?
3. General history: Was this version made for a particular purpose, like law enforcement, military, or a niche civilian market?

I’d appreciate any insights, experiences, or resources you can share about this model.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Hello boys,

I know the best indoor shooting ranges are located in the northern side of the alps, but I was wondering in your opinion, what are the best ranges in Ticino with the possibility of gun/rifle rental. I would like to visit them these holidays!

really appreciate any help and/or your own experiences in those :)

Thank you

I live in Interlaken . Im down to travel with auto up to 3 hr.

What is your choice. Both indoor and outdoor. Thank you

I know this has come up a few times but I wanted to understand the risks fully of ordering zenitco from one of their partners bazalet in georgia. I have done my own research but have gotten very conflicting responses. Does anyone know better or have experience?

Also I sent Bazalet an email and they say they have shipped to swiss customers with no issues

Hi all,

I'm searching for a way to purchase a Tikka, specifically the Tikka T3x Super Varmint in .223 Rem, but haven't had much luck finding a way to purchase it online.

1. I was looking at Outdoor Enterprise SA, but couldn't find a way to actually order it from them.
2. The only other Swiss site I found was schiesscenter.ch, but not sure if it's legit or not?
3. Does anyone have experience importing such rifles from Finland for example?

Thanks for any advice!

[Based in Zurich]

Hello, thank you for reading and providing any info you might have. I am in Vaud. I have a permit d’acquisition.

I am looking to replace a Springfield Armory XD-M elite 9mm compact pistol I sold when moving here. They are now discontinued with the local dealer unable to order this caliber from SA.

I see a few websites for used firearms, but no luck. (Redrock, ammo Terra) I’m thinking next best thing will be to reach out to as many shops as I can find hoping to find one. Is there a better reasource? What would you do?

I need 5 round en-block clips for a berthier rifle and i found a website in france. When i tried to order they refunded my order, presumably seeing my swiss address. I'm thinking of ordering via a relay point in france. To my knowledge this should be perfectly legal, am i missing something? The website also lists the clips as "Non-classé"

Hello, I am a third country citizen who is living in France, I’d like to go shoot in Switzerland, some place like shooting-inn, do you guys have any recommendations?

if I don’t have any license yet what am i have to go through before I can do some tactical shooting in the range by myself?

I also want to have an overall view about the pricing(general speaking).

Thank you very much!!

I started collecting guns 1.5y ago and I really enjoy it and I like talking about it.

I've noticed that many gun owners in Switzerland are quite shy about it and for example a cousin of mine (I'm not super close with him) wouldn't even tell me what kind of weapons he and his father have. I am pretty open about it and talk openly about my collection and I show pictures to closer friends and other gun nerds.

How do you manage that?

Need a little bit of help figuring out what the person who owned this rifle back in 43 did with it. Tried using the swissrifles tag help but couldn't understand some abbreviations that they did. Appreciate the help.

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as the title suggests i am looking to sell off one of my rifles and the ammunition i have left over for it, I am curious as to there i could potentially sell it (online or physical stores). what are your guy's recommendations ? Additionally, what is the process of actually selling your firearm, for reference it is a PAET (Geneva issue if that chagnes anything)

Anyone interested

Hello everyone,

I am a journalism student and I’m working on a story about Swiss gun culture. I was hoping to speak to some Swiss gun owners, to better understand the culture. If anyone is interested let me know.

Thank you for reading this, have a wonderful day!

I am a US citizen.  I retired from our Marine Corps after 21 years.  I occasionally shoot competitions out to 600m here so am comfortable at most any distance or calibre.  I am planning to visit Switzerland (Lucerne, Ibach, Zurich) sometime in 2025 as a tourist.  My ideal would be to shoot a course that earns me a local badge / medal / qualification.  Shooting at home is common enough that I am not compelled just to go to a range and shoot out of novelty.  Unfortunately, I do not speak German or French, I would be willing to learn enough to be an appreciated tourist but of course would be much more comfortable in an English-speaking environment.  What requirements would I have to meet to do this?  Is there proof of training I would need to provide?  Am what I am hoping for possible?  I thank you all for any assistance or information.

Edit: I would like to thank everyone for the answers and feedback. As I get more into the detailed planning of my holiday, this will all be helpful. I appreciate it greatly. Thank you