Facts
The appellant, [A.] , is the owner of a firearms business and has held a firearms dealer's patent since 1992. He applied for a firearm carrying permit for a pistol in 1999, which was rejected by the cantonal police of Schwyz. The rejection was confirmed by the government council of the canton of Schwyz and the administrative court of the canton of Schwyz. The appellant then filed an administrative appeal with the Federal Court.
The appellant claims that as a firearms dealer, he is exposed to increased danger and therefore needs a firearm carrying permit to protect himself and others. He relies on the necessity clause in Art. 27 para. 2 lit. b WA, which requires the applicant to credibly demonstrate that they need a firearm to protect themselves, other persons, or property from actual danger.
Considerations
The Federal Court examines whether the appellant meets the requirements for the issuance of a firearm carrying permit. It finds that the appellant has not credibly demonstrated that he needs a firearm to protect himself, other persons, or property from actual danger.
The court argues that the necessity clause in Art. 27 para. 2 lit. b WA requires the applicant to provide concrete reasons for the need for a firearm carrying permit. The appellant has not credibly provided such reasons. His claim that he is exposed to increased danger as a firearms dealer is not sufficient to justify…