Guest topshot_2k Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 It sound like he had a shotgun and also some sort of high powered rifle. On bbc website it says that two weapons have been recovered and one witness said "he had a long gun that all most touched the floor with a big scope on the top", and others have said he had a shotgun. .22 rifle apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmiddy Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 condolences to all those family and friends on this sad day the next thing that could come out of this is a yearly doctors evaluation to go with your sgc/fac and if deemed not sein then revoke your licence as your licence is valid for 5 years or they ( the goverment ) will make the feo do a yearly checkup just hope i dont start another debate paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Well.... the first (sort of) good comment made by a member of Parliament being interviewed by Anna B.. in light of the Home Sec brief tomorrow pointing out that it is an indepth and arduous process to get a FAC and that we have some of the tightest gun laws in the world... they both then went on to say that if someone wanted to get a gun they could do it illegally, as they do in the inner cities (sic) and then go on their rampage and that it was impossible to legislate against instances such as these. Let's hope those with their finger on the button have the same sensible views!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 I hope to god he wasnt a license holder and these were illegally held we will still suffer anyway, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 I think we can only look at this one way, thank god that its over and no more people were heart (wish i was not saying it like that thou) , and show as a community our condolences to toughs people involved its a sad day for all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 What with the police chasing him all over the county, and God knows where the nearest SO19 unit are based, the only thing I could see putting an earlier stop to this (as awful as it sounds) would in fact have been another armed member of the public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 My thoughts are with all those affected by todays events, condolences to the family and friends of the victims. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 With regard to the comments about the way the news is reporting this, one thing we can be absolutely sure is that the gutter press of this country is going to do everything it can to whip up a frenzy over this. Anyone remember the paediatrician getting filled in when the Scum did it's name and shame thing over sex offenders, and the mouth-breathing groupthink mongs just lapped it up and broke out the pitchforks? Frenzies sell papers. Voices of reason do not. ZB you cannot legislate against stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 BBC1 now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 BBC1 now special news programme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Scholl Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Heartfelt condolences to the families who’ve lost loved ones only I wonder how long it will be before someone calls for a ban on guns! After Hungerford we lost semi auto rifles/shotguns. After Dunblane we lost handguns. After Whitehaven... And by the way Bazooka Joe it was a Tory government that banned hand guns in a knee jerk reaction following Dunblane. Hopefully this coalition crew will keep their cool and realise that no matter what you ban you’ll never be able to account for nutters, they’ll always find ways to do themselves in. I just wish they’d leave the innocent others out of it and crawl into a dark corner and top themselves alone. What's left to ban besides pumps and semis? Nevermind, it looks like .22's are on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Blimey. Just seen it on the news. Thoughts with all those victims and their families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 I was going lamping tonite but I think I will give it a miss, after all this as it was after dunblane every member of the general public who see's anyone out with a gun with get their collar felt as everyone will have the jitters. I reckon this will be the lot for me with shooting if they start another load of old pony woth SG & fac, I ain't putting up with no more red tape. These incidents happen all over the world on occasion and unless you invent to perfect individual you aint going to stop it either, guns or no guns........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicle Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 My condolences go out to all the people involved; not only the victims and their families but the emergency services that dealt with this tragic pointless act. I was going to take the .243 out tomorrow but think it might be better if I leave it in the cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 A very sad and sickening day for those poor people who have lost their life , a very very sad day thoughts are with the families and to those who have been injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminfarmin Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 This is a very dark day for our country, my condolences and deepest sympathies are with the families that have been affected by this. And while I don't want to speculate on what the future holds for us license holders, as now is not the time until we have all the information. One thing is for sure, the spotlight will be on us for months now and we must be whiter than white. Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thoughts with all those victims and their families. Have to agree there 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toka_shigazu Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 my thoughts are with the victims families and local community...sure it will take a long time to come to terms with it!! ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Yet another nutter, angry at the world who takes his frustrations out on the innocent and in doing so will force the government to take more drastic measures against law abiding SGC / FAC holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossEM Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Bill Harriman hit the nail on the head...banning things doesn't work (surprised the BBC gave "shooting groups" a say). What an awful thing to happen, I can't imagine what people in those communities are feeling right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) My heart goes out to all of the innocent victims and families, this selfish ******* of a man did this, all for no apparant reason! Why didnt he just do himself in and leave it be? If this comes of anything, we may aswell sell our guns now, whilst we still can! I can only explain todays events with one word, UNBELIEVABLE!!! EDIT:Just read on tinternet, there was definitely a rifle and a shotgun involved, and he was a shotgun certificate holder, and an FAC holder. This isn't looking good for us chaps! Edited June 2, 2010 by SSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Scholl Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Anyone else find it weird the guy was a taxi driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 EDIT:Just read on tinternet, there was definitely a rifle and a shotgun involved, and he was a shotgun certificate holder, and an FAC holder. This isn't looking good for us chaps! link? the police hadnt confirmed anything yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymaster Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 If this maniac did not have a shotgun or firearm he would have used his taxi to mow down pedestrians and then cause a head on collision to top himself. He was intent on mass murder. Condolences to the bereaved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Reports just said that the police were wanting to know where he got the guns from....Indicating that he ISNT a SGC/FAC holder.....Thats how i read it anyway....If he was a legal owner....They'd already know..... :good: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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