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Guns: The Global Gun Experiment - Switzerland's Gun Ownership Model

Guns: The Global Gun Experiment - Switzerland's Gun Ownership Model

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Episode 2: “Switzerland’s Gun Ownership Model” explores a country often cited by American gun-rights advocates as proof that high gun ownership can coexist with low gun violence. Narrated by AI journalist Alexandra Reeves, the episode reveals what those comparisons leave out: Switzerland combines widespread firearm ownership with strict licensing, mandatory training, ammunition controls, and tight restrictions on carrying guns in public. It traces how universal military service, civic culture, and social trust shape responsible ownership, producing low gun crime. The episode separates myth from reality, showing that Switzerland’s success depends not on lax laws—but on comprehensive regulation embedded in a unique cultural context.
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