Meeting rooms and a poster of the committee against the EU gun laws and policies, prior to the committee’s meeting in Burgdorf, Switzerland, Sunday, May 19, 2019. Swiss voters clearly accepted EU’s stricter gun control at the national ballot. (Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP) (Associated Press)GENEVA — The Latest on Switzerland’s referendum on tightening Swiss gun laws (all times local):8 p.m.Swiss voters have approved a measure to tighten the Alpine nation’s gun laws, bringing the country in line with many of its European partners despite the objections of local gun owners, Swiss media reported, citing official results. It had stoked passions in a country with long, proud traditions of gun ownership and sport and target shooting. ___12:45 p.m.Swiss media are reporting that early exit polls show voters have approved a measure to tighten Switzerland’s gun laws, bringing the Alpine country in line with many of its European partners over the objections of some law-abiding gun owners.

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2019 10:53 UTC