Goldmage263Nov 13, 2023

Question to those not in the USA, and who have lived outside the USA.

https://sh.itjust.works/post/9096219

Question to those not in the USA, and who have lived outside the USA. - sh.itjust.works

I’ve been thinking about something and want to check an assumption I have. I only hear directly from other people in the USA, and interract with the global community through memes. How are the gun regulations/laws different from yours in terms of strictness, and do you wish there was more or less where you live? Not looking for a debate here, discuss cold drinks vs hot drinks instead. Appreciate either answer. ❤️

Show threadgrabyourmotherskeys

I have lived in Switzerland.

They have mandatory service and many people choose the military service option.

As I understand it, they get basic training and then do annual service. Most people seem to enjoy this as they serve with people from where they grew up and hae a lot of fun (and beer).

Each of these people has a military rifle in their home (and uniform, etc) with live ammo. They are a standing army. A well ordered militia, maybe?

You often see them on the train in fatigues with their weapon on the way to training.

www.ch.ch/en/…/military-service/#basic-training

www.reddit.com/r/MilitaryPorn/s/I1GLtIcQ4c

While the Swiss do tragically have “mass shootings”, they are not US style terror attacks, typically: …wikipedia.org/…/List_of_mass_shootings_in_Switze…

Military service

Every Swiss man is required to serve in the military or in the alternative civilian service. In most cases, the military service obligation applies from age 18 to 30.

Nov 13, 2023 at 4:32pmWeb
Show threadDuvidlNov 13, 2023

Swiss here, quick correction. Yes, we have the rifles in our attics and basements, but, generally, no ammo is given out. You get that at the armory when you go to mandatpry training or in case of emergency.

Which is probably why the last mass shooting was some 20 years back.

Show threadZakNov 13, 2023

As I understand it, people can buy ammunition in Switzerland. Here’s a FAQ from a Swiss gun store (in English) saying that ordering ammunition online requires a copy of an ID card and proof of residency.

The store sells .223 Remington ammunition which can be fired from the Sturmgewehr 550 service rifle.

FAQ

Frequently asked question about Helvetia Defense order and website use policy.

Show threadkersplooshNov 13, 2023
What are the gun ownership rules for people who do not choose the military service option?
Show threadgrabyourmotherskeysNov 14, 2023

No idea, I was there as a cook for under two years. Guys I worked with had to do military service so we discussed it.

Found this: www.ch.ch/en/…/owning-a-weapon-in-switzerland/

Owning a weapon in Switzerland

The Weapons Act governs who is allowed to own a weapon in Switzerland. Depending on the type of weapon, you will require a sales contract, a weapon acquisition permit or an exemption permit.

Show threadQuerellerNov 14, 2023
There is a more in dept post above. In a nutshell, you can have semi-auto with a shall issue permit. No carrying for self defense however.