Steven Mace
01-13-2002, 03:17 PM
Air guns: Safe to Shoot
By Our Staff
13/01/2002
Air guns have come under scrutiny from the UK media in recent months, owing to a number of upsetting incidents in which they have been criminally misused. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) recognises that the misuse of air guns is an unwelcome occurrence – and is launching a new campaign to promote their safe handling and use.
Estimates are that there are over four million privately-owned air guns in the country – and 2001 saw a record increase in the number of sales. BASC’s concern is that all air gun owners should practise their sport legally and safely, and that there should be proper training and supervision in place to enable this.
“Britain has some of the strictest firearms laws in the world, “ said Christopher Graffius, BASC Communications Director, “and where air guns are abused, the law draws no distinction between them and more powerful firearms. The world of sporting shooting has an excellent record of safety and self regulation. The use of air guns can be both enjoyable and useful. It is also a discipline at which Britain excels in international competition.”
“BASC intends to offer a range of coaching to suit all abilities, from newcomers to experienced shots, to ensure that air gun shooting is carried out with the highest regard for safety and to enhance the skills of air gun users. In addition, we are extending our membership categories to offer air gun users comprehensive insurance, increased access to training and better opportunities to find clubs and suitable places to shoot.”
http://www.leadshot.com/story.asp?id=425
Steve Mace
By Our Staff
13/01/2002
Air guns have come under scrutiny from the UK media in recent months, owing to a number of upsetting incidents in which they have been criminally misused. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) recognises that the misuse of air guns is an unwelcome occurrence – and is launching a new campaign to promote their safe handling and use.
Estimates are that there are over four million privately-owned air guns in the country – and 2001 saw a record increase in the number of sales. BASC’s concern is that all air gun owners should practise their sport legally and safely, and that there should be proper training and supervision in place to enable this.
“Britain has some of the strictest firearms laws in the world, “ said Christopher Graffius, BASC Communications Director, “and where air guns are abused, the law draws no distinction between them and more powerful firearms. The world of sporting shooting has an excellent record of safety and self regulation. The use of air guns can be both enjoyable and useful. It is also a discipline at which Britain excels in international competition.”
“BASC intends to offer a range of coaching to suit all abilities, from newcomers to experienced shots, to ensure that air gun shooting is carried out with the highest regard for safety and to enhance the skills of air gun users. In addition, we are extending our membership categories to offer air gun users comprehensive insurance, increased access to training and better opportunities to find clubs and suitable places to shoot.”
http://www.leadshot.com/story.asp?id=425
Steve Mace