Guides, Brands & STA Upgrades
Find all our Para Bellum guides and brands in one place. First, explore the STA upgrades we build in-house. Next, meet the manufacturers we distribute in Switzerland. Then dig into our practical buying guides. In short, every platform and piece of gear we stand behind.
Upgrade by STA

Archon Type B STA
The custom 9mm competition pistol, built in Switzerland, AF-Speedlock system, configurator options and full specs.
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SOLGW MK1 STA
The billet fighting rifle from Sons of Liberty Gun Works, pinned-and-welded barrel, DriveLock rail, upgraded by STA.
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VKTR VK1 STA
The piston-driven VK1, upgraded to the STA Swiss Edition, Radian controls, field-repair kit and lifetime warranty, function-checked in Etoy.
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Archon Firearms
Swiss-market exclusive for Archon Firearms, home of the Type B and the AF-Speedlock system behind our STA build.
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Sons of Liberty Gun Works
Swiss-market exclusive for SOLGW, billet fighting rifles built for reliability, round after round.
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VKTR Industries
Swiss-market exclusive for VKTR, the piston-driven AR-15 with a patented low-profile short-stroke system.
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Oceania Defence
Swiss-market exclusive for Oceania Defence, New Zealand's 3D-metal-printed suppressor specialist, HyFlow & Ratchet Lock.
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Ops-Core
By Gentex, the FAST helmet platform and the AMP Connectorized headset with 3D Hear-Through, in one modular system.
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Gatorz Eyewear
American-made ballistic eyewear machined from billet aluminium, the Blastshield with its tool-free ICM lens-swap system.
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Alien Gear Holsters
Makers of the Rapid Force duty holster, Level III retention, a fast draw and modular mounting, fitted for the Archon.
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Suppressors in Switzerland
How suppressors work, the rules that apply in Switzerland, how to match caliber, thread and material, plus the Oceania Defence models we recommend. The complete, practical guide.
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LPVO vs Red Dot
Which optic for which job? Speed vs reach, FFP vs SFP, and how to choose the right sight for your rifle and your distances.
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Questions on a platform, a suppressor or the right setup for your role? We'll match the gear to your needs and handle the paperwork.
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