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How do they actually know that? The whole point having an illegal firearm is to not let anyone know about it. You aren't gonna tick yes on the census question asking 'Do you own an illegal handgun' are you.
That said if it's a rural place every third house will have his n hers matching shotguns which I assume is OK.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Remember Dunblane. Handguns are a sensitive topic up there.Blog? What blog...?
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According to this the signs have gone.
Former mining village, used to have signs on it's entrances proclaiming it to be a "Handgun-Free Village". These signs have now gone after residents in the village thought they made it seem unappealling.
The local council meeting where removal was first discussed was in 2009. So I guess they've been gone for at least a decade.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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And how did they know it was 'Handgun Free'?
The changes after Dunblaine only removed target shooting as a justification for having a (non-muzzle loading) handgun on a Section 1 firearm certificate.
There's still plenty of muzzle loaders held on Section 1 FACs and a good number of metallic cartridge handguns i.e. 'normal' ones, held as Section 5 humane dispatch pistols, I'd think this is especially true in Scotland with the number of Deer stalkers etc.(there are other reasons for a Section 5 certificate but they rare)
Then we get onto Section 7.1 and 7.3 firearms certificate 'historic' or 'heritage' handguns, (which incidentally can include modern handguns such as your Glock).
The world of UK firearm licensing is a complete mess!Comment
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It's been said many trimes, fairly rarely (unless you are a farmer being tagetted by travellers) that a licenced hand gun owner uses it for crime over here, Dunblane was an exception as was Greenham but they are few and far between.
I have a mate who has a few secure cases with Black Powder six guns, one a cartridge type, an old original Colt Dragoon thing, an Enfield rifle, he alays wanted an SMRE but there's not much chance of that yet the local Gun club has one. For target use only.
I know it's old news, but back when we had a civil defence force, even back then there were very few incidents.
In the trade I'm in, there are a few Hilti guns that are technically Class One used for firing nails into steel. Hired out without anyone asking to see a licence, and you could buy the cartridges over the counter not so long ago. A nail gun used improperly could really ruin someones day.Comment
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The more licensed guns there are, the easier it is to get hold of one for non-licensed purposes.
Don't see the relevance of nail-guns to the discussion. Not something your casual criminal is interested in.
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Rather odd pistols but I'm sure the recoil on a .44 mag with a 12" barrel is rather softer than the 4" S&W 629 used to be.Originally posted by Wiki
Apparently.
This sort of thing:
https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/pistol...aurus/revolverLast edited by DoctorStrangelove; 26 November 2021, 17:01.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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Not really any recoil reduction on a LBR (Long Barrelled Revolver) over a 4" barrel. The longer barrel gives more time for the powder to burn before the bullet leaves the barrel, this leads to an increase in pressure and, theoretically, an increase in recoil.Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove View Post
In practise I can manage 25 rounds out of a .44 Mag LBP but end up with quite a sore wrist and palm, while back in the 'good old days' 25 rounds out of a 4" 686 (admittedly 'only' a .357 Mag) wouldn't cause any discomfort at all.Comment
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Yes and all of his guns were legally owned - your point being?Originally posted by malvolio View PostOld Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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