Non military people don't need automatic weapons and they have been hard to obtain legally in the United States since the 1930's. My personal handgun that I have a permit for is an HK VP70z, I like it because it has a stiff trigger pull. It isn't going off accidentally. It holds 18 rounds (1 more than the Glock). It has a unique shadow effect front sight that allows for accurate aiming in low light. But one of the biggest reasons is that HK produced a weapon out of composites 12 years before Glock did. I have had fun with that on more than one occasion. And it fires first time every time I have never had a jam. This same basic frame was available in a military trim with a detachable stock and burst capability. I have no need or desire for that. But I like the reliability and the ability to handle nearly any 9mm ******* round that is out there.I guess that the problem in the US is that the genie is already out of the bottle. Your country is awash with weapons. However, just because something is difficult, doesn't mean you shouldn't try.
For the record, I used to shoot as an RAF cadet to quite a high standard. Target rifles and assault weapons so I am not inherently fearful of them. However, I don't think that the vast majority of people should be allowed anywhere near them. I have the same opinion about cars too though
Switzerland has a highly armed populace. It is one of the reasons they have been successfully neutral through two world wars and a host of European conflicts is that they have been ready the deal with anyone that doesn't respect their neutrality.
One of the major problems with gun controls is that the bad guys don't obey the law.
