& 2 WG/LArm) The acquisition and possession of the following ammunition is generally prohibited but can be acquired for reasons such such as industrial purposes, hunting or collecting (art. 26 WV): Armour-piercing bullets. Ammunition with projectile containing an explosive or incendiary device. Ammunition with one or more projectiles releasing substances which damage the health of people in the long run, particularly those mentioned in annex 2 of the WV/OArm. Ammunition, missiles and missile launchers for military explosive. Ammunition with projectiles for transmitting electric shocks. Ammunition for handguns which may cause deformations. Reloading of ammunition is allowed (art. 19 § 4 WG/LArm) It is also worth noting that while the Swiss Weapons Act and its Ordinance don't limit the quantity of ammunition you can own and store, cantonal ordinances on regulations on preventive fire protection may limit the storage without appropriate paperwork. Zürich for instance limits the storage to 300kg of ammunition (VVB art. F § 17 let. e) Storage Storage of weapons, essential weapon components, ammunition and ammunition components is regulated as following (art. 26 WG/LArm): Weapons, essential weapon components, ammunition and ammunition components must be kept in a safe place and protected from access by unauthorised third persons. The loss of a weapon must be reported to the police immediately. Further requirements are needed in regards to automatic firearms or firearms than have been converted to semi-automatic (art. 47 WV/OArm): The bolt-carrier-group of an automatic firearm or automatic firearm converted to a semi-automatic firearm must be kept separate from the rest of the firearm and locked Carrying guns To carry a firearm in public or outdoors (and for a militia member to carry a firearm other than his issued weapons while off-duty), a person must have a gun carrying permit (, , ; art. 27 WG/LArm), which in most cases is issued only to private citizens working in occupations such as security. It is, however, quite common to see a person in military service or a sport shooter to be en route with his rifle, albeit unloaded. The issue of such exceptional permits are extremely selective (see #Conditions_for_obtaining_a_Carrying_Permit). However, it is permissible to carry firearms in public or outdoors if the holder (art. 27 § 4 WG/LArm): Has a valid hunting license and is carrying the firearm for hunting. Is participating in a demonstration and is carrying the firearm in reference to a historical event. Is participating in a