Actually, it’s even worse… or better. Since Switzerland doesn’t have a standing army as such, all men have to do military service (though there are ways to avoid it). After finishing, they have to take the assault rifle home with them (in case they ever need to defend the country). Most men in Switzerland have an assault rifle in their care. That’s why you can buy guns—you can’t really do anything with them since everyone is already armed with a better weapon.