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Shooting ranges in Switzerland are unique in Europe, in keeping with the strong shooting traditions and liberal gun laws that exist in Switzerland.
The sale of ammunition — limited to Swiss ordonnance calibers, but including Gw Pat 90 rounds for army-issue assault rifles — is subsidized by the Swiss government and made available at the many shooting ranges patronized by both private citizens and members of the militia. There is a regulatory requirement that ammunition sold at ranges must be used there. Indeed, while the sale of all ammunition is registered at the dealer if purchased at a private store, ammunition purchased at a shooting range is not.
No permit is needed for an individual to transport a unloaded firearm to or from a shooting range, to or from an arms dealer, to or from an armory or to or from a private weapon purchase with a purchase permit (Waffenerwerbsschein). To carry firearms in public or outdoors, a person must have a Waffentragschein (weapon carrying permit), which in most cases is issued only to private citizens working in occupations such as security.