Air weapon taken by police at range

[TAZANIMAL]

I had some alarming news the police have taken pistols and rifles at a range in west Yorkshire It would appear the wording in the firearms act dose not cater for multi shot air guns
Only shot guns and .22rimfire dose anybody know more info?
Taz

 

[artschool]

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread.php?773738-LP5-50-now-section-5&highlight=steyr

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http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread.php?786866-the-steyr-debate-continues&highlight=steyr

 

[I. Farticus]

I had some alarming news the police have taken pistols and rifles at a range in west Yorkshire It would appear the wording in the firearms act dose not cater for multi shot air guns
Only shot guns and .22rimfire dose anybody know more info?
Taz

Multi-shot is different to semi-auto...

 

[8x57]

This may give some insight into the situation http://www.full-bore.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=28283