Numble Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8134982.stm The second phase of the campaign will look to build on previous success A second phase of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of airguns, including a new internet ad has been launched by the Scottish Government. The campaign, which uses adverts, internet virals, posters and leaflets, is restarting for the summer. Police suggested this is when airgun incidents are most likely to occur. Figures revealed the first phase of the campaign saw over 130,000 plays of the internet viral and almost 15,000 visits to the campaign web site. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said: "Air guns are not toys, but weapons that can kill and maim. There have been tragedies that have caused pain and injury to children and animals. That's why we believe that action must be taken. Gun crime poster There have been almost 15,000 visits to the airgun campaign website "We have been working closely with our police forces - and they've told us that that long summer days, light evenings and school holidays mean that incidents peak in the summer months." The Calman Commission which has been looking at the future of devolution has recommended control of airguns be passed from Westminster to Holyrood. Mr MacAskill added: "Meanwhile there will be no let up in our drive to reform the law on airguns. While I do welcome the recommendations from the Calman commission that the law on airguns should be devolved, I believe all firearms legislation should be included. "We need a firearms system that is consistent, easier to understand and enforce: not the current incoherent muddled legislation. "I've written to the new Home Secretary Alan Johnson, urging him to devolve firearms law in its entirety. This will enable us to put a system in place that meets Scotland's needs." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Its sad but the most simple of all plans would be give everyone the rights they did have as legal weapon holders and go after those idiots that fail to comply. What we have here are the innocent sportsman getting the hit for the actions of a few **** heads. I say charge them and all others that break the law, not the majority that wont.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 the air gun or whatever weapon,cannot kill or maime.the person that has hold of it,can ,or might ,do both.banning any gun is pointless,if the baddies want em they will get them.meanwhile here we are,law abiding following the rules gonna get shafted.yep welcome great britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 have they not learnt that since the uk handgun ban gun crime has increased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8134982.stm Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said: "Air guns are not toys, but weapons that can kill and maim. There have been tragedies that have caused pain and injury to children and animals. That's why we believe that action must be taken. So prosecute the ones that commit the crimes with 5years minimum sentances and let the genuine airgun community carry out their sport rather than making them sound like criminals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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