While attending the Waffen-Sammlerbörse in Lucerne earlier this year, I took the opportunity to visit several Swiss firearms stores. The selection available to Swiss citizens far surpasses what we’re accustomed to in the United States. Without the arbitrary U.S. import bans on firearms based on cosmetic “assault weapon” features or their country of origin, Swiss gunshops offer an unrestricted array of modern and historical rifles and pistols. The market is wide open, with impressive variety on display. Military-style firearms are very popular in Switzerland. Additionally, qualified individuals (depending to some degree on which Canton they live in) can obtain permits for fully automatic firearms—something largely prohibited for civilians in the U.S. since 1986—which expands the options dramatically beyond our semi-automatic limitations.
I paid a visit to Aebi Waffen, which is an extraordinary company with a world-class selection of firearms. Their team is friendly and knowledgeable and they have exceptionally skilled gunsmiths on staff.
Here is an HK21 that they had in stock, you can see that it is located on one of their gunsmiths’ workbenches. Swiss gunsmiths are extremely professional and take quality and attention to detail to a whole new level.
Below is their website if you are interested in learning more about this incredible company.
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