Switzerland and the U.S. have similar gun ownership rates — Here's why only the U.S. has a gun violence epidemic
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A new scientific analysis reveals why Switzerland's low gun violence, despite high firearm ownership, can't be compared to the United States, highlighting key differences in gun laws, culture, and societal conditions.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-09-17 23:33:36+00:00.

Original Title: Switzerland and the US have similar gun ownership rates, but only the US has a gun violence epidemic. Switzerland’s unique gun culture, legal framework, and societal conditions play critical roles in keeping gun violence low, and these factors are markedly different from those in the US.