Voters approve stricter gun laws

Swiss voters have approved a measure to tighten the country’s gun laws, bringing it in line with many of its European partners, according to reports.

Switzerland’s public broadcaster said more than 63% of voters nationwide had agreed to align with European Union firearms rules adopted two years ago, after deadly attacks in France, Belgium, Germany and Britain.

The vote yesterday was part of Switzerland’s regular referendums giving citizens a direct say in policy-making.

It had stoked passions in a country with long traditions of gun ownership.

Switzerland allows veterans of its obligatory military service for men to take weapons home after tours of duty.