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Swiss gun-law loopholes face fresh scrutiny after deadly rave shooting

A fatal rave shooting has renewed scrutiny of Switzerland’s firearms regime, while new research shows that thousands of semi-automatic rifles have been acquired under special permits since the 2019 restrictions. The findings expose a major gap between the formal ban and practical access.

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