The second post by John Jacob H ( Third in thread) says it best but In Switzerland All able bodied men belong to the Militia and are ISSUED military weaponry, Ranging from Select fire carbines to anti tank weapons which along with ammo , they keep in thier homes, every one else may purchase fire arms at greatly reduced prices.
What I said, abbreviated text. Should have been "check out the 1st and third posts (in the thread, the ones) by JohnJacobH".
I remember reading a quote by a Swiss general when asked why Hitler never invaded Switzerland. His response: Because Hitler knew he would be facing 5 million soldiers, riflemen, hiding behind every rock and tree.
Used to be true here, and if Fred has anything to do with it, will be true again. I'm going in June myself, God willing and the creek don't rise.