[GSlob]

"the Swiss system as an example: Each law-abiding male of proper age is issued and trained in the use of a firearm, and must keep it at his home. In many cantons, owners of handguns are allowed to carry them concealed."
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.

[Bob]

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.

[mad_as_he$$]

I understood over the years that each Swiss "soldier" had 200 rounds in his possession. Accounting for them was strict - as with any thing Swiss

[Oztrich Boy]

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.

Each is issued with an assault rifle and a box of ammunition.

That box is sealed, and it is against the law ro open it.

The box is to be returned unopened at the end of a year, and a fresh box issued. The returned box becomes "military-surplus" and available for purchase.

It's a military readiness thing.