Gun permit applications rose in Switzerland in 2022

Cumulative annual number of gun acquisition permits* and exceptional licences** issued in the 26 Swiss cantons since 2015.

*Up to three weapons may be acquired with a permit. **Since the partial revision of the Weapons Act came into force on August 15, 2019, the acquisition of semi-automatic weapons with a large-capacity magazine is only permitted for collections or sport shooting, and is subject to an exceptional authorisation.
Chart: ptur Source: Cantonal police forces after SWI swissinfo.ch request
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