Third_Rail
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http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs3/controls_on_firearms.pdf
Posted for Faithless from another forum.
His message is as follows....
Posted for Faithless from another forum.
His message is as follows....
In response to the Home Office consultation paper my recommendations are:
To part one:
That the categories of firearms be simplified to two categories; non-lethal and in need of a firearms certificate.
That stun guns, pepper spray and other non-lethal devices be removed from the prohibited weapon list and do not require a certificate to own.
That prohibited weapons, such as handguns and self-loading rifles, be moved into the in need of a firearm certificate category.
That showing "good reason" to own a firearm be extended to include self defence and home defence.
That a good reason is only needed once to apply for the licence and not for each firearm.
To make the certification process a simple background check for mental health problems, and a refusal due to mental health be judged on a case by case basis.
That certificates last for 10 years.
To part two:
That the limit on air pressure, currently at 12 feet, for airguns be ended.
That imitation firearms remain legal and unlicensed; but that use of imitation firearms in a crime such as robbery carry the same sentence as if a "real" gun had been used.
That the changes made in the anti social behaviour bill against airguns and imitation guns be revoked.
That "deactivated" firearms do not require licensing.
To part 3:
That the age to purchase firearms, ammunition and apply for firearms be set at 16 years old.
That there is no penalty for use of a firearm below this age, only for attempting to purchase one.
To part 4:
That gun shops be allowed to display their wares in the window.
To part 5:
That there should be no restrictions on ownership of different types of ammunition.
To annex E:
That existing legal codes are simplified and made easier for law-abiding subjects to own, sell and shoot firearms.
While I was tempted to bust out with a full on 1688 bill of rights rant, I thought the above is the best I can hope for.