a safe place and protected from access by unauthorised third persons (art. 28e WG/LArm): Automatic firearms and military launching devices for ammunition, for projectiles or for missiles that have an explosive effect, and their essential or specially designed components. Automatic firearms modified to semi-automatic firearms, and their essential components; the foregoing does not apply to Swiss army firearms the ownership of which is acquired by the holder directly from the military authorities, and to components essential for maintaining the functionality of such weapons the following semi-automatic centrefire weapons: Handguns equipped with a high-capacity loading device (21 or more) Small firearms equipped with a high-capacity loading device (11 or more) Semi-automatic small firearms that may be shortened by means of a folding or telescopic shaft or without auxiliary means to a length of less than 60 cm, without losing any functionality May-issue exceptional acquisition permit for weapons other than firearms and their accessories The following weapons can be bought with a regular may-issue exceptional acquisition permit for professional requirements, use for industrial purposes, compensating for physical handicaps, or collecting (art. 28b WG/LArm): Knives and daggers in accordance with Article 4 paragraph 1 letter c; Striking and throwing devices in accordance with Article 4 paragraph 1 letter d, with the exception of batons; Electrical shock devices in accordance with Article 4 paragraph 1 letter e; Weapon accessories in accordance with Article 4 paragraph 2. Buying ammunition In order to purchase ammunition, the buyer must fulfil the same legal rules that apply when buying guns (art. 15 WG/LArm). Foreigners with citizenship to the following countries are explicitly excluded from the right to buy and own ammunition: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Algeria and Albania. The buyer must provide the following information to the seller (art. 15, 16 WG/LArm; art. 24 WV/OArm): a passport or other valid official identification (the holder must be over 18 years of age) (art. 10a WG/LArm). a copy of their criminal record not older than 3 months, a weapons acquisition permit which isn't older than 2 years, or a valid European Firearms Pass, if asked by the seller (art. 24 § 3 WV/OArm). However ammunition can be freely acquired during shooting events and range practice. Any person who has not yet reached the age of 18 may freely acquire ammunition if it is used for shooting immediately and under supervision (art. 16 § 1