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Gun Sales Surge In Switzerland As Army Chief Warns
2016-01-02
[Zero Hedge] It would appear the people of Switzerland have been listening to their military leaders. Having recently been warned by the Swiss army chief of growing social unrest, SwissInfo reports applications for gun permits in Switzerland increased by 20% between 2014 and 2015, according to a survey conducted in 12 cantons. But while the army proposes "arm yourselves," Swiss crime prevention officials warn against the false sense of security that guns bring.

Whereas in 2011 numerous people in Switzerland voluntarily gave up their firearms, today more and more people are purchasing guns.

Swiss army chief André Blattmann warned, "The threat of terror is rising, hybrid wars are being fought around the globe; the economic outlook is gloomy and the resulting migration flows of displaced persons and refugees have assumed unforeseen dimensions," adding that "Social unrest can not be ruled out."

He further recalled the situation around the two world wars in the last century and advised the people of Switzerland to arm themselves.
Posted by:Besoeker

#3  I am surprised that the Swiss people disarmed themselves in 2011. Good news is I'm sure they haven't forgotten how to aim and fire.
Posted by: Super Hose   2016-01-02 12:57  

#2  Of all of the recent news, this pronouncement by the Swiss Army is the most disturbing.

I shudder to think of what kind of intelligence would prompt him to tell his fellow citizens to pack heat and stock up on ammo.

That my friends has a very serious message if you read between the lines. Something is coming and that something has hell riding with it.

I think I'll go price some .45 ACP.
Posted by: Bill Clinton   2016-01-02 11:45  

#1  Swiss crime prevention officials warn against the false sense of security that guns bring.

better to be unarmed and secure? STFU
Posted by: Frank G   2016-01-02 10:59  

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