Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: GSlob
A former Swiss co-worker of mine once mentioned to me that while they have assault rifles in almost every house, the ammo for these is much tighter controlled, and far from widespread. Maybe other FReepers with more direct experience could clarify.

While I can't claim direct knowledge, I do understand that a specified amount of ammunition must be present along with the rifle. It's not as if they can only have an unloaded weapon without any ammunition readily available. I'll try to find a link to the site where I read that.

15 posted on 10/21/2005 3:49:39 PM PDT by Bob
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies ]


To: Bob
While I can't claim direct knowledge, I do understand that a specified amount of ammunition must be present along with the rifle. It's not as if they can only have an unloaded weapon without any ammunition readily available. I'll try to find a link to the site where I read that.

Yes, the Swiss militiaman (Every male between certain ages) must keep a fully automatic assault rifle, or if an officer, a pistol, along with a sealed tin of ammunition. They can have more ammunition, and are encouraged to practice, but they must have that sealed tin available for emergencies. Subsidized ammunition is available at gun ranges. After they complete their militia service, which is decades after they begin, they may for a nominal fee, purchase their issue weapon and continue to keep it at home.

21 posted on 10/21/2005 3:55:10 PM PDT by El Gato
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson