Introductory Ordinance to the Federal Act on Weapons, Weapon Accessories and Ammunition (EV WG) - Execution (EVWG)
Statutory Text (5 Articles)
1. The Governing Commission designates the competent authorities for the enforcement of the Weapons Act and its associated regulation.
2. The supervision of the enforcement of the Weapons Act and its associated regulation is the responsibility of the Department of Justice, Police, and Military Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the Department).
1. The department is responsible for the issuance of firearms trade permits in accordance with Art. 17 WG and Art. 18 of the Ordinance on Weapons, Weapon Accessories, and Ammunition dated September 21, 1998 (Weapons Ordinance, WV), as well as for the revocation of firearms trade permits in accordance with Art. 30 WG.
2. It designates the appropriate authority for conducting examinations required to obtain firearms trade permits and firearms carry permits.
1. The Cantonal Police is responsible for the confiscation of weapons, essential weapon components, weapon accessories, ammunition, and ammunition components in accordance with Article 31 of the Weapons Act (WG).
1. The procedure for offenses against the provisions of the Weapons Act and the federal regulations issued based on it is governed by the criminal procedure legislation.
1. This regulation shall enter into force upon adoption by the Grand Council.