The Swiss have a strong culture of responsibility regarding gun ownership, reinforced by mandatory military service and annual shooting practice in regulated environments like gun clubs.

They said existing measures to fight abuses are sufficient. “The Swiss gun law is very strict; let us not create unnecessary new ones,” said Jakob Büchler of the Christian Democrats.

Defence Minister Samuel Schmid, a member of the rightwing Swiss People’s Party said he ... weapons to remain in the barracks, a national gun register, a ban on private individuals buying or ...