Orders
Below are some of are common questions about orders
How do I place an order?
Browse our catalogue and select the items you need. No payment is required online. Your request is sent directly to our team, who will contact you to proceed.
How does payment and delivery work?
For every order, our team contacts you directly to send the invoice by email. The goods are shipped once payment has been received.
What types of weapons acquisition permits exist in Switzerland?
- Weapons acquisition permit (PAA): for semi-automatic centerfire handguns with a magazine of 20 rounds or less, and semi-automatic centerfire long guns with a magazine of 10 rounds or less.
- Exceptional acquisition authorization for sport shooters (AET): for the same weapons fitted with a high-capacity magazine, meaning more than 20 rounds for a handgun and more than 10 rounds for a long gun, as well as weapons with a folding or telescopic stock that can be shortened to less than 60 cm. Reserved for individuals who practice sport shooting regularly.
- Exceptional acquisition authorization for collectors or museums (AEC): for the same prohibited categories, as well as automatic weapons converted to semi-automatic. Reserved for collectors and museums able to demonstrate secure storage.
More frequently asked questions
Do I need a firearms acquisition permit (PAA) to order?
Yes. To purchase a firearm in Switzerland you must hold a valid acquisition permit (Permis d’acquisition d’armes, PAA) where the law requires one. All our sales comply fully with Swiss weapons legislation (LArm).
Who can order from Para Bellum?
Orders are open to eligible customers in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and France who meet the legal conditions to acquire firearms and ammunition, including holding any required permits. In Germany, Austria and France, regulated products are supplied exclusively through our authorised partner gun dealers licensed in those countries.
Which countries does Para Bellum deliver to?
Para Bellum is the exclusive distributor of Archon Firearms and Sons of Liberty Gun Works for the DACH region (Switzerland, Germany, Austria) and France. Orders inside Switzerland are fulfilled directly under Swiss weapons legislation. In Germany, Austria and France, sales are handled exclusively through authorised partner gun dealers licensed in those countries.
How long does delivery take once payment is received?
Delivery times depend on stock availability and the legal verification process. Once payment is received and all legal requirements are met, we arrange shipment as quickly as the applicable regulations allow.