BASC and the airgun consultation

[danco1987]

Here's the email the countryside alliance just sent me. Noted their response is currently in draft format! I've replied asking when they plan on sending the finalised version to the Home Office!

Morning Danny,

The CA response to the Home Office air weapons review is currently in draft format. We see the main target of this review is the potential move towards the licensing of air weapons, as has been completed in Scotland.

You may be interested in seeing our response to their question on licensing:

The UK has amongst the toughest gun laws in the world and the resulting low level of gun crime and gun-related accidents is no coincidence. It is right that when tragedies do occur, our gun laws are revisited to ensure they are fit for purpose. The Countryside Alliance supports legislation that protects public safety without disproportionately disadvantaging the legal shooting community, which has consistently shown itself to be law-abiding and safe.

The Countryside Alliance is vehemently against the introduction of a licensing regime for air weapons in England and Wales. There is no evidence that the introduction of licensing will have any effect on those that wish to use air weapons illegally. Licensing will add bureaucracy, through countless hours of work, for the already overburdened English and Welsh Police Forces, whilst efforts to catch the real criminals are neglected. Licensing could also introduce unintended consequences including a collapse in sales and trade of air weapons, and a loss of opportunity for young people to learn marksmanship and proper firearms safety.

Airguns are widely used for target shooting and pest control, and at this time we do not see a need for additional legislation restricting their sale or use. The Countryside Alliance will not support any change in legislation without evidence that it will improve public safety.

We have made our members aware of the review, and for all that have asked, like yourself, we have recommended submitting your own response.

[danco1987]

Quick response from CA re when they will submit their response

Won’t be until Monday, I am currently waiting on a response from our shooting consultant, Graham Downing, on a few of the more technical questions surrounding manufacturing standards.

Day before the close date!

[bighit]

Here's the email the countryside alliance just sent me. Noted their response is currently in draft format! I've replied asking when they plan on sending the finalised version to the Home Office!

Morning Danny,

The CA response to the Home Office air weapons review is currently in draft format. We see the main target of this review is the potential move towards the licensing of air weapons, As has been completed in Scotland.

You may be interested in seeing our response to their question on licensing:

The UK has amongst the toughest gun laws in the world and the resulting low level of gun crime and gun-related accidents is no coincidence. It is right that when tragedies do occur, our gun laws are revisited to ensure they are fit for purpose. The Countryside Alliance supports legislation that protects public safety without disproportionately disadvantaging the legal shooting community, which has consistently shown itself to be law-abiding and safe.

The Countryside Alliance is vehemently against the introduction of a licensing regime for air weapons in England and Wales. There is no evidence that the introduction of licensing will have any effect on those that wish to use air weapons illegally. Licensing will add bureaucracy, through countless hours of work, for the already overburdened English and Welsh Police Forces, whilst efforts to catch the real criminals are neglected. Licensing could also introduce unintended consequences including a collapse in sales and trade of air weapons, and a loss of opportunity for young people to learn marksmanship and proper firearms safety.

Airguns are widely used for target shooting and pest control, and at this time we do not see a need for additional legislation restricting their sale or use. The Countryside Alliance will not support any change in legislation without evidence that it will improve public safety.

We have made our members aware of the review, and for all that have asked, like yourself, we have recommended submitting your own response.

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/...apons-in-home/

[rifleman56]

nothing to worry about the,.slap on the wrist

[danco1987]

I've contacted my local shop too. Hopefully plenty of businesses can have their say and provide evidence of how damaging it would be for business. Completely unnecessary against a backdrop of falling airgun related offences.

[bighit]

I've contacted my local shop too. Hopefully plenty of businesses can have their say and provide evidence of how damaging it would be for business. Completely unnecessary against a backdrop of falling airgun related offences.

Blackpool airguns spoke out about the scottish license scheme so i would think they would be behind a campaign too.