
Originally Posted by
Brian.Samson
Absolutely correct there Tom
And the description in the Firearms Act ( Section 57) of what a Firearm is is this :
"In this Act, the expression “firearm” means a lethal barrelled weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged"
That most definitely includes air guns, which can be (and sadly have been) lethal. (It doesn't include hammers though)