Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The Madness of gun control:

Here is just a hint at where reasonable gun control can lead:
(stolen from "The Daily Post, UK)

New law warning to airgun dealers
Sep 25 2007 by Roland Hughes, Daily Post
POLICE yesterday warned North Wales airgun traders to register as firearm dealers or face prosecution.
Anyone selling air weapons in North Wales must register with police by next Monday or face the consequences under tough new laws.
Calls were made for a crack down on airguns after a series of incidents across the region in recent years where people and animals were hurt or killed.
But one gun shop owner said he had not been told of the changes to the law, despite requests to the government for clarification.
Ian Okell, owner of Dragon Field Sports in Wrexham, said the regulation of gun shops would not tackle the real problem – that of the illegal gun trade.
From October 1, anyone selling air weapons by way of a trade or business must be registered with the police as a firearms dealer, under changes to the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006.
Gun traders must buy a £150 registration, lasting three years, from the Firearms Licensing Department of North Wales Police.
Anyone failing to do so may face a maximum £5,000 or 12 months’ imprisonment.
Sergeant Andy Griffiths said: “Previously, there was no need for anyone to register as a firearms dealer to sell this type of weapon.
“Now fishing tackle shops, gift shops, hardware stores and others who sell air weapons will all be affected by the change in law, and will have to register with us.”
Mr Okell said he was sent a consultation document outlining proposed changes to the law 18 months ago, but had not heard anything since.
He said: “It was full of ridiculous suggestions, saying things like all gun shops must have blacked-out windows, as if we were porn shops.”
“It’s been a shambles.”
Anyone needing information on the change can contact North Wales Police’s Firearms Licensing Department on 01745 859689.
You can also visit the department between 10am and 3pm from Monday to Friday.
rolandhughes

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