the pelt man Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 My sister phoned me midday just to let me know that my Brother-in-law has just got out of Hospital after having a .22 Airgun pellet removed from his back . He is a Postman in Pakefield Suffolk. While on his round a Car drove up behind him a shot fired then sped off past him. He felt a lot of pain in his back and knew what had happend so went home and got a lift to A&E. When the Police spoke to him they said that someone else had also been shot a little latter. They know the Colour make & model and half the index number of the Car so lets hope they catch them aand bang them up for a few years. There is to much of this going on and given a bad name to our sport. This is why i still think they have to licence Airguns. I know it is going to be a massive task with all they airguns out there already, but after a period of time it will sort its self out, and at least these ***** can be charged with something more serious. PELTMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 These people need to do time, irespective of previous good behavior etc. Only that will send the right message to the rest off the little Scroats and NEDs. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny bagger Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 The animal that shot that little boy in liverpool should be locked up for life, and life should mean life. I`ve got young kids and my heart goes out to his parents. All the legislation on firearm ownership has no effect on illegally held weapons, the only ones who it effects are the likes of us. Its about time the government took action against these so called "people" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I live near Pakefield, when did this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I live near Pakefield, when did this happen? Before 11am this morning, not sure of exact time. funny my sister after telling me asked what i was up to, "well i'm out shooting". Its a good job that they understand that its not us licenced shooters that are the problem and respect what i do, even though they refused to let there son to have toy guns as they feel that letting kids play with toy guns in some way leads them into being crims later in life. PELTMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pav Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I live in Pakefield!! What on earth is going on? do they just wake up and think 'I know let's go and shoot postmen for a laugh' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartridge Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 sorry about your brother-in-law pellet man thats tereble thats like hit and run i would hate to be the person who did that if they get caught they will do time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 i hope he will be ok something like that happend over here a while ago and a 6 year old at a playground was shot in the heart and the pellet killed him didnt you know the best way to stop gun violence is to bann them that will do the trick those little punks need the lashing there mothers never gave them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldshooter Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 our prisons are not a deterrant so they dont mind spending time in them.if you take someones life then that should mean your life ends like death row but within 5 years.and no luxuries in the sells(just a bed a bog and a sink) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 our prisons are not a deterrant so they dont mind spending time in them.if you take someones life then that should mean your life ends like death row but within 5 years.and no luxuries in the sells(just a bed a bog and a sink) i hear that i used to work as a part time sheriff in a court house and most criminals sit with a big grin on there face as there sentence was read out, bloody disheartning some of the old ways were best, i know infact here in Canada it costs the tax payers 57000 dollars to keep a inmate in jail for a year with his TV and his bleeding heart social programs i put my life on the line for Canada and get paid 47,000 a year to feed both my kids and wife does anyone else think this is mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBF Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 weve all done stupid things at a young age but this is pretty bad. ive been shot at 10 ft by a rifle and although it didnt penetrate it didnt half hurt!. hope the posty isnt to traumatised. Drive-bys in the UK are thankfully rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 If you want something done then you have to petition your MP. The more people that write to there MP THE BETTER. They are our spokesperson in Parliament? They are there to represent us. However, we need to make our voice heard so they can better represent us. Sundodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I would just like to state for the record, I was not, nor have I ever been anywhere near Pakefield. I have to say that whilst it shouldn't happen, it really doesn't surprise me in the slightest. I said on here some time ago that we ought to think about licensing Air guns and rifles, but the generally consensus was that we shouldn't. Why??? Whilst I am not niave to pretend that by doing so we would eliminate gun crime of this nature, I know that if you are licensed you are supposedly of a good mind state and have no criminal record and therefore you are unlikely to attempt something like this. How many people bemoaned the licensing of Shotguns and FAC guns and how many gun crimes are committed each year with this type of weapon each year. Hardly any thats how many (In comparison to Pistols-handguns etc. All of which are either banned are supposedly held under special license). Mind you in the lawless no man/border lands of Norfolk/Suffolk we could always set up Pavman as the local sheriff. he can use the 10 bore to good effect. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Jesus! Hope your brother in law is ok and I really hope those ******* get caught and locked up. Try them for a firearms offence and give 'em five... That should sort them out. As for Pavman as a sheriff... I don't know. Up in the border it might be a bit wild even for a man such as him! I reckon it was people from Norfolk... Nothing good comes from Norfolk. (by the way, that excludes all the people on the forum from Norfolk who are, without exception, fine men and women to a man (or woman). Probably honorary Suffolk people all of them!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Licensing airguns wouldn't cure the route cause of the problem which is a breakdown of respect and discipline. With the sheer number of airguns present in the country it would be a mamouth job and a hugely expensive one as well as a massive barrier to people getting involved in the sport. I know that I started using them at about 5 and had I needed a license then simply wouldn't have had the opportunity. On the same front you could say you need to license knives and catapults it won't cure the issues in the country that are causing problems. Look at the selection of weapons that get handed in every gun amnesty and you'll see a selection of old Shotguns and rifles that have turned up and how long has it been a requirement to license them! In this instance I'd be surprised if they catch anyone for it. These people are stupid but not that stupid the car will either be stolen or simply bought and not registered to the new owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_colt Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 The VCR Act restrictions on Airgun sales will do nothing to curb misuse as only the law abiding will abide by the law. It also means I have to sell my Airgun now to get a good price as afterwards I can only sell it to a dealer. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I would just like to state for the record, I was not, nor have I ever been anywhere near Pakefield. I have to say that whilst it shouldn't happen, it really doesn't surprise me in the slightest. I said on here some time ago that we ought to think about licensing Air guns and rifles, but the generally consensus was that we shouldn't. Why??? Whilst I am not niave to pretend that by doing so we would eliminate gun crime of this nature, I know that if you are licensed you are supposedly of a good mind state and have no criminal record and therefore you are unlikely to attempt something like this. How many people bemoaned the licensing of Shotguns and FAC guns and how many gun crimes are committed each year with this type of weapon each year. Hardly any thats how many (In comparison to Pistols-handguns etc. All of which are either banned are supposedly held under special license). Mind you in the lawless no man/border lands of Norfolk/Suffolk we could always set up Pavman as the local sheriff. he can use the 10 bore to good effect. SS I used to pistol shoot at a local club. when the new laws came out for pistols all the lads, lost their cherished hobby, it gave a lot of young lads the chance to shoot in a very safe enviroment. pistols got banned all of a sudden gun crime increased. why. because the guns are not owned by us legal sensible shooters. but we still become the fall guys for lax firearms operations. destraught woman on telly 2 days ago squealing. women against guns. all guns should be banned. does she really think this will help. the truth is a resounding NO. gun crime is being commited by antisocial loonatic's who should be desposed of by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 If you want something done then you have to petition your MP. The more people that write to there MP THE BETTER. They are our spokesperson in Parliament? They are there to represent us. However, we need to make our voice heard so they can better represent us. Sundodger sundodger writing to an mp will only further the cause of the anti gun lobby. that is the wrong way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 If you want something done then you have to petition your MP. The more people that write to there MP THE BETTER. They are our spokesperson in Parliament? They are there to represent us. However, we need to make our voice heard so they can better represent us. Sundodger sundodger writing to an mp will only further the cause of the anti gun lobby. that is the wrong way to go. then what is a fella to do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 If you want something done then you have to petition your MP. The more people that write to there MP THE BETTER. They are our spokesperson in Parliament? They are there to represent us. However, we need to make our voice heard so they can better represent us. Sundodger sundodger writing to an mp will only further the cause of the anti gun lobby. that is the wrong way to go. then what is a fella to do ? god knows thing is its not the guns that want removing its the louts that carry and use them the law in england is too soft lock a scumbag up. 2 weeks later some dogooder will come out of his or her cave and says its all wrong. we need more jails and stiffer punishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.