Switzerland is grappling with a question and it’s a loaded one: should its citizens be allowed to keep military rifles at home? [More]I'd like to coin a new term for subversive punk hoplophobes, something along the lines of "quisling" for traitorous collaborators.
I think we ought to call them "schneblis."
Be nice to see that catch on...
[Via Brian H]
"Allowed"?
ReplyDeleteAs we know, there really is no "Swiss Army;" the people are the national defense militia. This could get VERY interesting.
With Obama canceling the Western Europe missile shield program and Russia and Iran all buddy-buddy and looking west, there may be some who "cling bitterly" to their guns-at-home.
"May be"?
I used to live there. The 550 is a pretty good weapon. I was on my way to the big gun show in Lucerne and there happened to be four young men with 550s on the train heading to the incredibly nice shooting facilities south of Zurich. I asked them about their rifles and got a quick course in field stripping, maintenance and immediate action on the train. Nobody cared. I really miss that. I am a member of Pro Tell to this day. Annual dues are 20 CHF. If you can read German consider joining their cause. BTW, if you can ever make the big gun show in Lucerne (usually in March) you should do so. It is like walking into a military arsenal unlike the Ft Worth gun show I attend frequently.
ReplyDeleteDie Schweiz begun losing when they got more involved in things like the UN and EU. Switzerland is the only nation outside of US I actually like, as I consider them the only real free nation outside of US. Heck they are more free then certain states of the Union.
ReplyDeleteIf it ain't broke, don't fix it. Better yet, don't BREAK it.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this, a case of governmental peer pressure?
Some immigrant ( or immigrant's kid ) named Amy Wong did this story.
ReplyDeleteMaybe she should find a county she is more comfortable in?