Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Parker, Sarah. 2011 ‘Balancing Act: Regulation of Civilian Firearm Possession.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security; Annex 9.1, pp. 38-47. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 6 July
Relevant contents
Annex 9.1: Overview of Owner Licensing Criteria and Genuine Reasons for Owning a Firearm
Switzerland (prohibited firearms)
Age: 18
Mental Health: YES (and physical)
Drug Dependency: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Criminal Record: YES (the criminal conviction includes violence)
Public Security or Safety: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Competency: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Reason Required? YES
Hunting: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Target/Sport Shooting: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Profession: YES (security guards, farmers)
Performance: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Collection: YES
Personal Protection: YES (relevant information is not expressly indicated in the legislation, but is implied in the legislation or is implied in or derived from a secondary, non-binding source, such as guidelines)
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