UK Gun Control

[Tom Tom]

I was watching the news this morning and after the recent tragic shootings in Birmingham (UK) I hear there is going to be a clamp down on Guns in the UK, including Replicas, Dearmed, blank firing and it mentioned Air powered.

Not to start scaremongering but can people please shed any more light on the subject and how things now stand.

Thank you

 

[Trinity]

The man to ask is Steve Bull, and also the man to support as he lobbys parliment etc for us through UKPSF. Check out his web site and join if your not a member. As the more members we have the stronger our chances of being heard.
www.ukpsf.com

 

[Hotpoint]

Originally posted by Tom Tom

but can people please shed any more light on the subject and how things now

Well there are slightly conflicting stories but basically there is a proposed raise in the age at which you can own an Airgun from 14 to 17 (or 18)

It is already illegal under existing legislation to purchase an Airgun if you are less than 17 although 14-17 year olds can own one bought for them by an adult

 

[duffistuta]

And don't take a stroll down the high street carrying a marker...

 

[Collier]

Originally posted by duffistuta
And don't take a stroll down the high street carrying a marker...

awww, what am I going to do on sat afternoons now??

Paul

 

[QuackingPlums]

I've posted this article in another thread already, but that one was getting a bit long.

My comment there also was that if they can legally arrest someone just carrying a toy gun then how can paintball markers be treated differently?

 

[Trinity]

You could always spend more time on forums ( if thats possible!)

 

[Collier]

Originally posted by Trinity
You could always spend more time on forums ( if thats possible!)

Stop it you sound like my girlfriend... no really!!!

Paul.

 

[Trinity]

My comment there also was that if they can legally arrest someone just carrying a toy gun then how can paintball markers be treated differently? [/B]

They can't and nor should they be. The average person or paintballer does not stroll down the street carrying a toy gun or their painballer marker. Why would you? Unless you were trying to cause alarm. The police should not have to try and second guess every ones intentions, and we can make it easier for them and us by always acting responsible when carrying or using a paintball marker.

QUESTION?
Should we voluntarily register as paintballers? An carry ID to say we own a Paintball marker?
Would voluntary registration show that we are prepared to be responsible and conform to a set of rules which most of us abide by any way?
What would happen to us if we had to have a license to own a marker?

Personally I feel the first two are a good idea.
I would like to know the answer to the third

 

[Trinity]

Originally posted by Paul_collier
Stop it you sound like my girlfriend... no really!!!

Paul.

Damn! Discovered
Now get those dishes done