I stopped to watch kids playing at recess – security was called

Re:I stopped to watch kids playing at recess – security was ... by roguecoder on Thursday May 12, 2022 @06:13PM (#31360745)

Switzerland is so much more heavily controlled than the US, which is part of what leads to that outcome. Most Americans would flip out if anyone told them what weekend to plant their flower box or that they aren't allowed to hoard ammo for their guns at home.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:I stopped to watch kids playing at recess – security was ... by thematrixturtle on Thursday May 12, 2022 @06:28PM (#31360848)

Switzerland actually has a legal requirement for all men to store ammo for their state-issued assault rifle at home.

Also, many Americans live in HOA communities with regulations that make Switzerland look like libertarian utopia.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:I stopped to watch kids playing at recess – security was ... by int_19h on Thursday May 12, 2022 @08:19PM (#31361703)

Switzerland banned reservists from storing issued ammo for their assault rifle at home 15 years ago.

However, this only applies to issued ammo (and IIRC the identical govt-subsidized stuff you buy at the range). You can still store your own ammo just fine. Most of those in US who saw that story didn't understand this distinction and believed that it applies to all ammo storage at home. Which is how we got all those memes about Swiss being "heavily regulated" in that regard unlike US.

[ Parent | on HN ]