Brian Zadeh (7/8/00) cites Switzerland as proof that more guns reduces crime. What about that?
A6: The guns in Switzerland are not handguns and are not personally owned. They are military weapons assigned to a militia member and kept in homes for use in case there is a war. Accepting these guns into your home requires, by law, taking personal responsibility. Swiss gun regulations help make this work. There are strict rules concerning how these guns can be stored; they are required to be kept locked. Even the ammunition is highly regulated. It cannot be purchased, is inspected regularly and every single bullet must be accounted for. The Switzerland case proves an attitude of personal responsibility is essential and that sensible gun laws, such as licensing and handgun registration favored by the Million Mom March, can be effective.
