kaunda Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 In 2014 the Lincolnshie Police held a Firearms Amnesty which garnered some 132 weapons,principally unlicensed shotguns A further Amnesty is scheduled for the period 3rd July 2017 to 10th July 2017. For details see the Lincolnshire Police website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) In 2014 the Lincolnshie Police held a Firearms Amnesty which garnered some 132 weapons,principally unlicensed shotguns A further Amnesty is scheduled for the period 3rd July 2017 to 10th July 2017. For details see the Lincolnshire Police website. Really? Can you post a link to the breakdown of the 132 'weapons' surrendered?Can you also explain why you feel the need for a legitimate shooters forum to be made aware of the details of any such amnesty on any police website? Edited July 2, 2017 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaunda Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 This sub - forum is,and I quote - " The place for general information on shooting relating matters ". I think this submission is appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 This sub - forum is,and I quote - " The place for general information on shooting relating matters ". I think this submission is appropriate.Ok, so why do you think an amnesty for the surrender of illegally held 'weapons', is a 'shooting related matter' on a forum regarding legitimately held firearms and their legitimate use, unless you're inferring there is a link between one and the other? Why would any of us have the need to look at the website otherwise? Can you provide a link to the information regarding the breakdown of the 132 'weapons' referred to in your initial post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Ok, so why do you think an amnesty for the surrender of illegally held 'weapons', is a 'shooting related matter' on a forum regarding legitimately held firearms and their legitimate use, unless you're inferring there is a link between one and the other? Why would any of us have the need to look at the website otherwise? Can you provide a link to the information regarding the breakdown of the 132 'weapons' referred to in your initial post? Perhaps not all users are as responsible as you or I, and perhaps this may be of interest to some using the forum. The title was clear enough, if you weren't interested don't read the thread, rather than jumping down someone else's throat for sharing. At the end of the day we as SGC/FAC holders should be at the forefront of encouraging responsible use and supporting the police on such projects to protect the reputation of the responsible shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) I am interested, but not really interested in supporting the police. I'm also still waiting for a link. I'd also be interested to know if the OP is employed by Lincolnshire police and why he/she thinks an upcoming amnesty regarding the surrender of illegally held firearms should be of interest to legitimate shooters, given his claim that the majority of 'weapons' surrendered were unlicensed shotguns. I'm very interested. Edited July 3, 2017 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Why not post this thread? Whether you support the police or not their only trying to uphold the law as imposed by the democratically elected government, whether it is an effective measure or not is irrelevant but I for one would be happy to see even just one illegally held gun removed from our streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Sadly it won't be the street guns turned in It'll be old air guns Glue guns Cap guns Grease guns Old hilti guns And old shotguns found in lofts Then the statistics will not show the true picture There's no problem here with any unwanted guns local FLO happy to take and dispose of them he's well aware that old souvenir guns unlicensed loft dwellers ect are out there and turn up as the owners pass away Amnesty in my opinion doesn't get gang guns of the streets Anyway Just my thoughts All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Sadly it won't be the street guns turned in It'll be old air guns Glue guns Cap guns Grease guns Old hilti guns And old shotguns found in lofts Then the statistics will not show the true picture There's no problem here with any unwanted guns local FLO happy to take and dispose of them he's well aware that old souvenir guns unlicensed loft dwellers ect are out there and turn up as the owners pass away Amnesty in my opinion doesn't get gang guns of the streets Anyway Just my thoughts All the best Of Pretty well my thoughts OF . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Scotland Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I think that there are a lot of legally held guns that are deemed useless to there owners and not worth anything these could be handed in with less fuss so the post was quite helpful thank you PS sorry for my grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Amnesty in my opinion doesn't get gang guns of the streets Exactly...but don't spoil a good story though.. There you go Scully.........all WEAPONS... http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/11/last-call-lincolnshire-police-collect-100-weapons-amnesty/ Edited July 2, 2017 by Bazooka Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Amnesty in my opinion doesn't get gang guns of the streets Of This ^ so hopefully the OP will be taking the time to post the same on the 'Gangland and Mobsters' forum where it will be much more relevant. 👍Edit: double post! Edited July 2, 2017 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Thanks for the link BJ; one has only to look at the comments to discover I'm not the only sceptic, and still no break down to distinguish between actually live firearms or deacts. Any answers OP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnut Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'm with old farrier.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'm with old farrier.... And me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Regardless of who or what is handed in is it still not a good thing that unwanted things that could be used illegally, however they are accessed, are disposed off in an appropriate manner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) I like how air guns and replica,s are included in a firearms amnesty, which totally fabricates the figures anyway Edited July 2, 2017 by fruity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) I'm assuming by the silence of the OP he/she is in the employ of Lincolnshire ( sorry ) police and for reasons of manipulation of statistics by police authorities to strengthen their agenda, there is no breakdown by category and thereby lethality of all those 'weapons' handed in. Edited July 3, 2017 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I'm waiting for a Leicestershire (not as the OP stated: Lincolnshire) amnesty. I am a RFD and have to pay to dispose of unwanted/scrap firearms and retain relevant paperwork. The Police (in Leicestershire) will not take them in for destruction from RFD's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 hello, i know of a RFD who told me he buys from a police force any shotguns that are in proof, saves the cost of destroying perfectly good guns, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benkent Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I agree not sure why we would find this useful when we all legally own weapons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) Kind of written a bit softcore official. Whenever I've seen pictures of the supposed vast hordes of illegal weapons that have been allegedly handed in on these amnesties, it looks like they have an old scrap bin of old rusty hammerguns and clapped out air rifles and random stuff that's just been tipped out on the ground. It isn't very convincing that weapons that are a credible threat to public safety are being removed from the street. If the op does work for plod why not just post. we the above are holding an amnesty and if you've got anything decent going spare give me a heads up and I'll slip round and do you a favour and take it off your hands so that you don't have to go and hand it in. Simple. Edited July 3, 2017 by fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 "Anyone handing in a weapon can ask to remain anonymous, however should officers discover that the firearm has been used in an incident they may wish to contact that person again for help with investigations." That's one way of putting it! And surely doesn't this completely defeat the object of a gun amnesty as none of the 'proper' guns will ever get handed in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) They have as much effect on gun crime as does a knife amnesty on knife crime. It's the inference that legitimate shooters need to be made aware of a firearms amnesty which annoys me. Edited July 4, 2017 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I took a few of mine in when they last had one here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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