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The Swiss and their guns

Mounting opposition to keeping guns at home.

From the age of 18 all able-bodied Swiss men are called up to do their military service. Recruits receive a rifle which they have to store at home after they’ve completed their basic training. But the tradition of keeping army weapons at home is facing mounting opposition. (2007 swissinfo, Michele Andina)






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