crazyfrog Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) I received a email earlier from the President of one of my shooting clubs, he had received it from one of the club members, basically it was a link to a newspaper article with Kenny MacAskill being quoted as saying that all Firearms Certificate holders should be restricted to a maximum of 3 rifles etc and there is no need to retain any more than three, he will push to change the law, first air rifles now FAC, what next http://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/political-news/macaskill-demands-gun-crackdown.17714091 Absolute vote pinching Terrible unbelievable Very Unhappy Let's stick together before we lose anymore of our rights Edited May 31, 2012 by crazyfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Sadly its what we get for voting these cretins into government in the 1st place! With their majority government they can pretty much do as they please, hopefully folks see through them by the time the next election comes around Your right though as this could lead to very bad things for us gun owners :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrog Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) It just seems that as they get further devolved powers they want to flex their muscles and change this. that and the other just because they can, namely minimum 50p per unit alchohol, reducing drink drive limit to name but a few, I do not drink so these parts of new legislation won't effect me, however air rifles, FAC etc do...... What next, read the book 1984 by George Orwell and that is the way we are going I am afraid to say...... Edited May 31, 2012 by crazyfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) I wonder how he arrived at the number 3? Surely the greatest number of guns anyone can operate at the same time is 2? Or is he expecting an attack of armed octopi some time soon? Any gun ownwer that voted for these clowns should be taken from the house and have their guns inserted where the sun doesn't shine Edited May 31, 2012 by Breastman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 i think one day we wont hold any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I dont undestand his reasoning for maximum of three rifles? Is he saying people with more are of a greater risk to the public than those with less? Fortunately i dont think anyone will listen to this nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 another case let us try this in scotland first.. then gauge it from there , they are all ready going to join all regions together and issue of licences from one licencing department . for the whole of scotland ..on the other hand i do know this is happening down south at the moment.. i do think were , i have a nice 12 gun cabinet for sale , any takers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Well fortunately for us his arguments have more holes in them than a tin can hit from 10 paces with a 12 bore. If the shooting organisations do something it shouldn't be an issue, he has no bases for any of the comments, it's a load of tosh that only the thickest people would believe (well, most of the public then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I wonder how he arrived at the number 3? Easy the average number held is just short of three.So he can look all touch and anti gun crime without actually doing anything.I know theres plenty of guys who have more than three me included but it was a figure he found easy to come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Get in touch with him and ask for a meeting; failing that a telephone conversation. Try and educate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Get in touch with him and ask for a meeting; failing that a telephone conversation. Try and educate him. And while you're at it,ask him how he justifies his title of 'justice' minister,when the drug addled **** who murdered the toddler will be free to roam the streets in another few years time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrog Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I have sent a open letter to various MSP's here are two replies I have received back Murdo.Fraser.msp@scottish.parliament.uk 13:00 (3 hours ago) to me Many thanks for your message of the 6th of June in relation to the proposed new legislation on control of air rifles. I would share many of your concerns about the approach being adopted by the Scottish Government. Certainly we have a problem with abuse of air weapons, but it seems to me that this is largely covered by existing legislation. What these proposals will do is simply increase costs for those who comply with the law, whilst those who currently break the law will no doubt continue to do so. I shall certainly scrutinise the legislation when it appears very closely and look forward to reading all the consultation responses, but as I say I have a great deal of sympathy with the viewpoint that you express. With kind regards, Murdo Fraser MSP Member for Mid Scotland & Fife (Scottish Conservatives) Convenor, Economy, Energy & Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament This is one of them I will post the other one shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrog Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 And the other one is as follows: Thank you for your email highlighting your concerns regarding the proposed restrictions on firearms. As a initial step, I have sent a copy of your email, without your personal details, along with a covering letter to the Justice Secretary asking for his comments. I have enclosed a copy of the covering letter and I will be back in contact once I receive a response. The covering letter reads as follows.. Kenny MacAskill MSP Cabinet Secretary for Justice ----- That's a joke Justice St Andrew's House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG RE: Proposed Restrictions on Firearms I have been contacted by one of my constituents highlighting his concerns regarding the proposed restrictions on the amount of legally held firearms any individual can hold. Please find enclosed a copy of the emailI have received as it describes his situation in more detail. I would be grateful for your comments..... Willie Rennie makes no comment on Air Rifles in this communication even though this was also mentioned... It may be a idea if we all write directly to Kenny MacAskill. I will keep everyone posted as and when I get anymore feedback.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Good work can you post or pm kennys email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Good work can you post or pm kennys email? Best to send real letters in the post.IIRC they have to respond to them,i've sent letters to MacAskill my MSP and MP all snp unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrog Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Willie Rennie is not too bad that way, I have been to a few of his surgeries on other local matters, the fact the he has sent a letter to MacAskill means that a reply will be required, once I have anything back I will post it up etc etc Edited June 13, 2012 by crazyfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Hi there if writing to an MSP /MP Minister etc make sure the letter contains a question that way it must be answered that then opens the path for further educational debate. :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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