shooting competition for air-soft guns, provided that the competition has a secure perimeter. Is an airport security officer for an authorized country, a border patrol officer, or a game warden, who is carrying the firearm in the course of their employment. Furthermore, any licensed holder of a gun may transport an unloaded firearm for special situations (see #Transporting guns). Conditions for obtaining a Carrying Permit There are three conditions (art. 27 § 2 WG/LArm): fulfilling the conditions for a buying permit (see section above). stating plausibly the need to carry firearms to protect oneself, other people, or real property from a specified danger. passing an examination proving both weapon handling skills and knowledge regarding lawful use of the weapon. The carrying permit remains valid for a term of five years (unless otherwise surrendered or revoked), and applies only to the type of firearm for which the permit was issued. Additional constraints may be invoked to modify any specific permit. (art. 27 § 3 WG/LArm). However, a person who wants to renew his or her firearms license does not need to retake the practical test if the test was passed less than three years ago. They do not need to retake the theory test on the same condition, provided that the legal provisions have not been significantly changed and that there is no doubt that they have sufficient knowledge of the legal conditions for using a weapon. (art. 48 § 4 WV/OArm) Transporting guns Guns may be transported in public as long as an appropriate justification is present. This means to transport a gun in public, the following requirements apply (art. 28 WG/LArm): The gun must be unloaded and transported separately from any ammunition, with no ammunition being transported in a magazine. The transport must be by a reasonable route and requires a valid purpose: To or from courses or exercises in marksmanship, hunting or for military purposes. To or from an army warehouse. To show the gun to a possible buyer. To or from a holder of a valid arms trade permit. To or from a specific event, e.g. gun shows. During change of residence. EU firearm ban A 2017 amendment to the European Firearms Directive, known as the "EU Gun Ban", introduces new restrictions on firearms possession and acquisition, especially on semi-automatic firearms, personal defense weapons, magazine capacity, blank firing guns and historical firearms. The restrictions must be introduced