Experts call for medical certificates when buying firearms after Aarau shooting
Following the Aarau mass shooting, specialists are urging Switzerland to require a doctor's certificate for gun purchases.
The recent shooting at a rave in Aarau has sparked a debate over firearm regulations. Experts argue that, unlike neighboring countries, Switzerland currently only needs a simple form signature for gun ownership. They propose adding a mandatory medical assessment to ensure buyers are psychologically fit. Comparisons were made to Germany, where such a purchase would likely have been blocked for the alleged shooter.
Why it matters
Stricter gun purchase checks could help prevent future mass shootings in Switzerland.
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