Majority Of Swiss Favour Stricter Gun Control: Survey

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) A clear majority of the Swiss population is in favour of tightening gun legislation, according to a survey. Select your language

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There is broad support for compulsory psychological assessments before purchasing firearms.

This is the finding of a representative survey carried out by the LeeWas institute on behalf of 20 Minuten and Tamedia.

Some 70% of those surveyed favour more restrictive access to firearms and stricter regulations on their possession. Half of respondents said they were clearly in favour of these changes and a further 20% were“somewhat in favour”.

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