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51. Yep - when the chosen representatives of We the People decided to re-create the Militias,

Reply to Blecht (Reply #31)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 02:17 PM

Aug 2019

they should have dealt with the related clauses in the Constitution.

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It's not the guns. Switzerland has as many guns as the US and had 3 mass-shootings in 100 years. [View all] DetlefK Aug 2019 OP

repub fascists often use switzerland as an example that pangaia Aug 2019 #1

What kind of rifle? Ammunition capacity? Same as we have seen used this week ? lunasun Aug 2019 #2

The Swiss rifle is sarisataka Aug 2019 #9

Except that the issue Stgw90 is select-fire sir pball Aug 2019 #19

Correct sarisataka Aug 2019 #24

SIG 550. 30-round magazines. Full-automatic fire. The "genuine" version of what was used here. sir pball Aug 2019 #10

Ammunition is sold at range and must be used there . Well then why compare to here as OP did? lunasun Aug 2019 #13

Because it's tempting on its face as a easy comparison sir pball Aug 2019 #17

Ammunition is sold in vending machines outside banks Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #21

More uninformed gun BS. Ammo is strictly controlled in Switzerland, unlike here. Hoyt Aug 2019 #28

You really should keep comments like that to people who haven't personally experienced it. Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #34

I'm telling you, you can't buy ammo out of a vending machine in Switzerland without a permit. Hoyt Aug 2019 #39

Who should I believe? Some rando on the internet or my own eyes? Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #41

Looks more like ammo for military/emergency weapons that can no longer be kept at home. Hoyt Aug 2019 #43

So, no comment or apology re: ammo vending machine? Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #44

Doesn't look like a vending machine for "sales" [you said "sold" remember]. Hoyt Aug 2019 #45

That's because it's not a vending machine BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #47

Honestly, I think it might be a repository for military ammunition in the case of an emergency. Hoyt Aug 2019 #49

Coins go in top. Open door. I don't know how else it would work Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #58

It's likely a military depository, Mike. Read post above. Hoyt Aug 2019 #59

A glass front along a sidewalk is military repository? Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #61

I knew a person once who made bullets. Blue_true Aug 2019 #52

Anyone can buy reloading equipment. But you are right, even with ammo control, Hoyt Aug 2019 #55

It's a military assault rifle. Codeine Aug 2019 #11

Switzerland does not have as many guns per capita as the US. Not even close. DanTex Aug 2019 #3

Thank you for posting a link to data. spooky3 Aug 2019 #30

..👍🏼 uponit7771 Aug 2019 #40

Oh BS. Guns are difficult to purchase in Switzerland. Permits to carry are rare. Ammo is restricted. Hoyt Aug 2019 #4

Switzerland actually has gun laws. LisaL Aug 2019 #5

no, it really is the guns. and the two countries really are not comparable for many reasons JI7 Aug 2019 #6

There was a nifty study a decade or two ago. Igel Aug 2019 #18

It's our disgusting gun culture. hunter Aug 2019 #25

No. It's the guns StarfishSaver Aug 2019 #7

How many military-type assault rifles do the Swiss own? Here it's 15-20 million. Princetonian Aug 2019 #8

Spectacularly unconvincing. (nt) Paladin Aug 2019 #12

Bullshit. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2019 #14

Does Switzerland have all these assault rifles? n/t malaise Aug 2019 #15

you are misinformed & misleading about swiss gun laws jimmy the one Aug 2019 #16

US only has 4 times as many guns per capita, not 50 times as many. DetlefK Aug 2019 #22

So your OP is stunningly wrong since it says "Switzerland has as many guns as the US". honest.abe Aug 2019 #48

Horseshit. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #20

Stupid is as Stupid says... PandoraAwakened Aug 2019 #23

Wrong. Switzerland doesn't have nearly as many guns as the US. kcr Aug 2019 #26

even the linked article, and its headline, supports what you are saying. nt spooky3 Aug 2019 #37

Which begs the questions BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #38

This article is outdated. Swiss voted for gun control bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #27

It's not mentall illness Cetacea Aug 2019 #29

Switzerland has a "well-regulated militia" Blecht Aug 2019 #31

Yep - when the chosen representatives of We the People decided to re-create the Militias, jmg257 Aug 2019 #51

It's the guns plus the culture that promotes worship of them. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #32

I think it would be wonderful if everyone who wants to buy a gun of any kind would ooky Aug 2019 #33

Cultures are not the same, and other nations do not have constitutional rights to own guns. elocs Aug 2019 #35

Same as Zardoz... hunter Aug 2019 #36

What a total crock of shit. llmart Aug 2019 #42

Oh no!! They;re doing it again!! Try to take retread Aug 2019 #46

You raised a legitimate path for dealing with the problem that we have, Blue_true Aug 2019 #50

The culture is different treestar Aug 2019 #53

I said that in this thread earlier this morning but evidently it's not a popular idea. elocs Aug 2019 #63

That is ridiculous propaganda... CatMor Aug 2019 #54

Swiss relatives said if stolen gun used in crime, owner is liable bobbieinok Aug 2019 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author jimmy the one Aug 2019 #57

Why does it have to be black and white?? Guns are definitely PART of the problem... cbdo2007 Aug 2019 #60

Gun fetishes are disgusting. hunter Aug 2019 #64

it's no coincidence shootings involve guns - it all starts with the ridiculous availability of gunz KG Aug 2019 #62

Big issue - these are only given to people that pass the screening - most of our killers would fail lark Aug 2019 #65

Your post is clear and I understood fine KentuckyWoman Aug 2019 #66