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AntiFascist

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9. This is what a "well-regulated militia" looks like....

Reply to DFW (Reply #8)

Fri May 27, 2022, 04:15 AM

May 2022

In December 2007, the Swiss Federal Council decided that the distribution of ammunition to soldiers would stop and that previously issued ammo would be returned. By March 2011, more than 99% of the ammo has been received. Only 2,000 specialist militia members (who protect airports and other sites of particular sensitivity) are permitted to keep their military-issued ammunition at home. The rest of the militia get their ammunition from their military armoury in the event of an emergency.

When their period of service has ended, militia men have the choice of buying their personal weapon after it has been converted to semi-automatic and keeping other selected items of their equipment. However, keeping the weapon after end of service requires a weapon acquisition permit (art. 26-33 VPAA/OEPM).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearms_regulation_in_Switzerland#Army-issued_arms_and_ammunition_collection

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Switzerland has a stunningly high rate of gun ownership -- here's why it doesn't have mass shootings [View all] Demovictory9 May 2022 OP

Well bully for the Swiss. The USA obviously can't handle it. Frasier Balzov May 2022 #1

Thank you. elleng May 2022 #2

Both proper regulation and a different national mindset make a big difference. crickets May 2022 #3

There is also a philosophical difrence. Xolodno May 2022 #4

The Swiss may have a high percentage BlueIdaho May 2022 #5

Apparently they know how to secure them because I haven't Phoenix61 May 2022 #6

It's not that high - 27.6/100 people; USA is 120.5 muriel_volestrangler May 2022 #7

Switzerland, it's one gun each. America, many people have 10 - 20 guns or more Demovictory9 May 2022 #11

I'd be interested to see a comparison of the number of guns per gun owning household PTWB May 2022 #16

It sounds like the NRA doesn't know a whole lot about Switzerland (or doesn't want to). DFW May 2022 #8

This is what a "well-regulated militia" looks like.... AntiFascist May 2022 #9

As opposed to the USA, where militias are never regulated DFW May 2022 #10

"don't think my Swiss guy has even looked at his gun" - In USG gun pulled out for disputes Demovictory9 May 2022 #12

I doubt he has even HAD a dispute with his neighbors in 20 years. DFW May 2022 #13

This is a flawed comparison PJMcK May 2022 #14

Most people in the U.S.A. can't be bothered to own a gun. hunter May 2022 #15

Right you are PJMcK May 2022 #17

Switzerland has good reason for high gun owner ship. Look where they are located. Putin lives. nt Samrob May 2022 #18

Switzerland keeps track of both guns and ammo mainer May 2022 #19