The Swiss Government issues defense weapons to every male citizen 18 years of age and older, and trained them how to use them. Practice with guns is a popular form of recreation, and is encouraged by the government, particularly for the members of the militia. The government sponsors training with rifles and shooting in competitions for interested adolescents, both male and female. In 2010, the annual rate of homicide by guns per 100,000 population was 0.52%, in contrast to the USA statistic of 5.28%. Sign this petition to say no on the proposed ban on guns.
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