How Switzerland combines a passion for guns with safety

Switzerland is one of the most heavily armed countries in the world. It is also one of the safest, and shootings are rare. How is this possible?

Switzerland is one of the most heavily armed countries in the world. It is also one of the safest, and shootings such as the recent one in Sion, in the south of the country, are rare. This apparent paradox is due to a weapons culture that is intrinsically different from that of the United States. Wh... More info