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Originally Posted by pilotbob
Jut remember, if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.
Can you not get a gun in the UK?
BOb
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Private ownership of handguns is virtually prohibited in the UK. .22 target pistols are permitted, but only people who require them for their occupation (eg vets) are permitted to own larger-calibre handguns. Shotguns are relatively easily obtainable, both for occupation needs (eg farmers) and for sporting purposes. Rifles can be obtained, but it's more trouble than it's worth - you have to keep them in a secure cabinet bolted to an outside wall, with ammunition stored in a separarely locked cabinet, and the police come randomly knocking at your door every few weeks to make sure that you're complying with all the laws. If you break them, they basically lock you up and throw away the key. Very few criminals carry guns when committing crimes because, again, if you are caught and convicted, the act of carrying a gun carries a mandatory 10 year jail term without parole.