I've actually lived in switzerland so know about their customs. The gun laws are not as lenient there as people think. Higher gun ownership than other European countries is likely down to the fact they still have mandatory subscription. Additionally the number of guns per 100 people in switzerland is less than 50% (according to this article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21379912) that in the US. Yeah I've heard the argument about the founders, but I was gonna say what you just said in that today the population has no chance against the army. About the toddler - that is a far more contrived way for the kid to kill his parents than pulling a trigger. It's about how easy it is. Yes holding people responsible for their actions, but really why all this fuss when having gun regulation would solve a lot of these issues. As you've said the original argument for having them is now unfounded, why not just get rid of them? What do you gain by having them?