The « Hands off Swiss firearms law » initiative is a privately funded and organized movement. Founded in mid-2016 by Patrick Jauch, it pursues its goal to inform all stakeholders about the consequences of the Schengen related adoption of the EU Firearms Directive in an unbiased, independent fashion – and to form a strong and united opposition to it. « Hands of Swiss firearms law » managed to reach nationwide awareness across Switzerland through its strong presence, clear statements and high quality publications.