Swiss soldiers may soon store military ammunition at home again
A Swiss parliamentary committee has backed a plan to let soldiers keep ammunition for their personal weapons at home. The proposal, led by Senator Werner Salzmann, marks a shift from a 2007 rule that required the army to store all pocket ammunition. The committee’s decision now moves to the House of Representatives for further debate.
In 2007, Switzerland changed its policy, ordering that pocket ammunition be stored centrally by the military. But Salzmann argues that the security landscape has transformed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. His motion calls for soldiers to once again hold ammunition for their service weapons at home.
The committee’s decision reflects concerns over evolving security threats since the Ukraine war began. The next step depends on the House of Representatives’ vote. If passed, the rule would allow Swiss troops to store ammunition at home for the first time in over 15 years.
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