Posted on 06/22/2016 10:44:27 AM PDT by pabianice
Shotguns, second World War pistols and crossbows among haul of 13,000 weapons handed in during three-week amnesty across Scotland
Campaign to get airguns off the streets resulted in a massive response
Thousands of rifles, pistols, crossbows and other weapons handed in
From July 1 owners of air weapons can start applying for a licence
More than 11,500 weapons were handed in to police following a three-week campaign to get airguns off the streets.
Thousands of rifles and pistols along with crossbows and other unique weapons are among the haul, which has filled an entire police storage unit.
During the three week amnesty by Police Scotland officers were handed 11,569 weapons, with a further 1,300 surrendered after the official closing of the amnesty on June 12.
From July 1 owners of air weapons can start applying for a licence, with the new law coming into force on 31 December.
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The picture is of Angus Macfadyen in the role of Robert the Bruce in the movie Braveheart if that’s what you’re asking.
A “fill” of air from the tank provides four shots. The rifle’s air is stored in a tube under the barrel.
We should remember that when they come begging for more.
Check Quackenbushairguns.com.
Thanks. I definitely shall.
I use my air rifle for shooting deer.
They need to be plinked to keep them put of the garden.
They know better but come back
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