Special regulations for firearms and their ammunition are available here. For regulations relating to charges and other sporting equipment see sports baggage.
Sport pistols, revolvers and hunting guns
These items must be checked in. The following rules must be observed:
- Weapons must be discharged
- Weapons must be packed in specially designated transport containers
- Transport containers for guns can be ordered from SWISS
Important: The passenger is responsible for observing customs regulations, import permits or other officially required documents, both when entering and passing through a country.
Ammunition and small-calibre sporting weapons
Must be checked in. A maximum of 5 kg of ammunition is allowed per passenger in Division 1.4S, UN 0012 or 0014 only. The airline must be informed in advance about the transport of ammunition. Transport is subject to the following regulations
- The ammunition must be packed separately from the weapon
- The ammunition must be packed in a solid wooden, metal or fibreboard container
- The ammunition in the container must be protected against shocks and movement
- The ammunition must be packed in such a way that self-ignition is impossible
