The serene and peaceful Switzerland has one feature (among many) that catches the attention of foreign visitors: the Army militia. An armed force composed of citizens in 95% (only 5% are professional soldiers) who are on call from 18 to 34 years. In exceptional cases, this service can be extended to 50 years.
This service is based on citizen domestic possession of firearms, a tradition that is now put to the vote-the first polls suggest that endure, and makes the little Switzerland may be available in case of conflict (something certainly unimaginable) from the tune of more than 1,600,000 fully equipped and armed soldiers who receive annual training.
They are joined by volunteers and women. As in countries like Israel, Switzerland is commonplace to see in the streets and public transport to young soldiers dressed in camouflage uniforms and carrying with care between the legs an automatic rifle. And here's the interesting issue before you vote: should these soldiers be able to continue carrying such weapons of war to their private homes? Can live more than two million firearms in families in a country of seven million people? While in Switzerland are unthinkable the sadly usual violent situations living in the U.S.
(another country with authentic arsenals in private hands) a recent series of fatal accidents has led to the social debate, which aims to achieve greater security. The enemies of weapons at home argue that the number of suicides, especially among adolescents, could be severely curtailed if there is no access to weapons at home.
In 2008 Switzerland had 259 deaths from firearm. Thus, with the support of 107,000 citizens' signatures was presented in 2009 the popular initiative "For protection against gun violence." As ideological divide is easy to guess, the text contrary to arms is supported by women's movements, the Socialist Party, the Greens and environmentalists united with Protestant churches.
In the field of weapons enthusiasts meet every liberal, bourgeois and nationalist right. The Federal Council (Executive) has recommended the people to reject the initiative as they feel that current laws and regulations are sufficient to control the danger associated with firearms. But not only militia issue in this debate.
The Swiss are big fans of the practice of shooting sport that there is a proud tradition of centuries. Suffice it to recall that the national hero, William Tell, had a legendary with his crossbow marksmanship. Thus lovers clubs weapons and special land prepared for practice shooting the green fields abound in Swiss.
When put to vote at the polls this morning, the Swiss TV polls announced a close decision. Supporters of the ban would be 47% while the defenders of the gun would be 45%. The final results will be taken in the afternoon, when will you know if Heidi wants to continue living with assault rifles. 
This service is based on citizen domestic possession of firearms, a tradition that is now put to the vote-the first polls suggest that endure, and makes the little Switzerland may be available in case of conflict (something certainly unimaginable) from the tune of more than 1,600,000 fully equipped and armed soldiers who receive annual training.
They are joined by volunteers and women. As in countries like Israel, Switzerland is commonplace to see in the streets and public transport to young soldiers dressed in camouflage uniforms and carrying with care between the legs an automatic rifle. And here's the interesting issue before you vote: should these soldiers be able to continue carrying such weapons of war to their private homes? Can live more than two million firearms in families in a country of seven million people? While in Switzerland are unthinkable the sadly usual violent situations living in the U.S.
(another country with authentic arsenals in private hands) a recent series of fatal accidents has led to the social debate, which aims to achieve greater security. The enemies of weapons at home argue that the number of suicides, especially among adolescents, could be severely curtailed if there is no access to weapons at home.
In 2008 Switzerland had 259 deaths from firearm. Thus, with the support of 107,000 citizens' signatures was presented in 2009 the popular initiative "For protection against gun violence." As ideological divide is easy to guess, the text contrary to arms is supported by women's movements, the Socialist Party, the Greens and environmentalists united with Protestant churches.
In the field of weapons enthusiasts meet every liberal, bourgeois and nationalist right. The Federal Council (Executive) has recommended the people to reject the initiative as they feel that current laws and regulations are sufficient to control the danger associated with firearms. But not only militia issue in this debate.
The Swiss are big fans of the practice of shooting sport that there is a proud tradition of centuries. Suffice it to recall that the national hero, William Tell, had a legendary with his crossbow marksmanship. Thus lovers clubs weapons and special land prepared for practice shooting the green fields abound in Swiss.
When put to vote at the polls this morning, the Swiss TV polls announced a close decision. Supporters of the ban would be 47% while the defenders of the gun would be 45%. The final results will be taken in the afternoon, when will you know if Heidi wants to continue living with assault rifles.
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