Martin g Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 BBc Headlines this morning about kids under 10 being granted certs.. They say the report is worrying.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12840557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I know, it is a stupid headline... Nothing like over egging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) You may also have noticed that the BBC sensationalised the report by not including the laws regarding the actual ownership of shotguns. This is typical of the BBC where anything to do with guns is concerned,they only comment in a negative way. Here is the report from the BBC website:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12840557 Vic. Edited March 24, 2011 by VicW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Just heard the BBC radio 2 news, sensationalist report comes before news on the economy, so biased, gotta question why we pay our licence when it only represents the views of the ban everything brigade, makes them feel better but does not make the world a better or safer place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Children under 10 issued shotguns. Really? Is it only children who are issued shotguns upon being granted a licence, or are we all supposed to get one? Typical BBC BS reporting. If I was Danny Shaw, I'd be ashamed to report such junk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Have just added comment to BBC......what a truly misleading tabloid headline...pathetic. Looks like BASC going to be busy today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Easy to complain to BBC, takes about 5 mins, just google BBC complaints then go from there. If loads complain, they might listen, pigs might fly, but you gotta try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Have made formal BBC complaint re Headline asking for proof of under 10s being issued with guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyatt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I've just complained. The initial headline 'Children under 10 issued shotguns' is very misleading and when you read the article it fails to provide a balanced view of the subject. I wish they'd stop trying to cover a subject which is currently under investigation and isn't a problem except in peoples eyes who don't have all the facts. I wonder out of the people under 18 who are issued with a SGC, how many incidents are reported concerning them? Very few to none I'd expect. The comment about the ACF was very relevant, having been a member between 13-18 I handled more weapons than anyone with a SGC would be able to without a licence. Some of the people who I was in the ACF with I wouldn't trust with a fountain pen but they were very safe with weapons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaybeNextTime Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 +1 Perhaps we can get Danny Shaw sacked from his day job at the BBC. I wonder who else is paying him? :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 This coverage really does annoy me also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppy Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Its very one sided and miss leading .It doesnt say they have to be supervised at all times . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The BBC have been in touch with me and it looks like interviews etc are being sought..gulp.As I feel so strongly about this though it looks like my media career is about to take off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 if you're a BASC member, prob worth a quick call to them to help with any key points etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The BBC have been in touch with me and it looks like interviews etc are being sought..gulp.As I feel so strongly about this though it looks like my media career is about to take off! Excellant dont forget you are speaking for a lot of people so naughty words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Its very one sided and miss leading .It doesnt say they have to be supervised at all times . it sort of does although is factually incorrect: BBC article: Under current laws, there is no minimum age for applying for a shotgun certificate in the UK. The decision to grant a licence rests with a senior police officer. But when using a shotgun, children must be supervised by an adult until they turn 15. I thought it was an over 21 to supervise ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid House Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The BBC have been in touch with me and it looks like interviews etc are being sought..gulp.As I feel so strongly about this though it looks like my media career is about to take off! Dont do it. They will be on the defensive and send a professional interviewer to turn it the way they want it. Contact BASC immediately and get a press officer to do the interview. Trust me on this one you may come out of it looking like a complete gun wielding idiot. Not good for any one of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 BBC have just changed the headline to the article,power to the people I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katash Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 .... And there is a line under the picture saying they must be supervised until aged 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb403 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I have also submitted a formal complaint. Among other things, I suggested that they contact the BASC before publishing any further news stories involving firearms, I'm not going to hold my breath though. Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyatt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The response to my complaint: Dear Mr Pigeon Watch Member, Thank you for your e-mail and as you note the headline has been changed and we are sorry that the initial version was misleading. The story is based on new information which we do think was a matter of public interest. We don't think the report suggests that young people who fit into this category are running around committing crimes; rather it notes that there is a debate about children of this age being issuedwith certificates. The story also notes: ........ Last October, the Commons Home Affairs Committee reported that a "largenumber" of young people enjoyed shooting in a safe and responsiblemanner........ Thank you for contacting the BBC, and kind regards, BBC News website team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well done to all those who complained to the BBC.Remember,all it takes for malicious and misleading **** to prevail,is for you and me to do nothing.Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_commoner Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) on bbc radio 2 i think it was, at around 7 am this morning, i am sure i heard the report say that shotguns were required for sporting use but also as crop protection quote ''on badly run farms'' i dont know if anyone else heard this ? ................. i am sure its what was said and i find it unbelievable that a corporation like the BBc can make such a ludicrous statement. anyone know if you can some how find and rerun the report, dont think its on iplayer or anything ??? Edited March 24, 2011 by meinderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Also picked up on MSN news, lots of hand wringing going on by the comments beginning to be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HW682 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Heard a similar "news" report on Radio 4 this morning. Sent in a comment to complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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