Gun Crime in the UK has been a major issue for the last decade. Most of the crimes involving guns are gang or drug related. Some officials and politicians place blame the rise in popularity of 'gun culture'. Handguns were banned in 1997 following the Dublane massacre. In a further attempt to curb violence the Violent Crime Reduction Bill was passed in 2006 restricting sales of air guns, replica guns and allowing police to search bars for customers who may have knives or guns.
Fast Facts:
- Five year minimum sentence for convicted possession of a firearm
- Ban of .22 caliber and over handguns 1997
- Replica guns banned
- Strict monitoring of online firearm sales
- England total 18,489 Gun crime offenses in 2006/07
- Total offenses dropped 13% 2006/2007
UK Gun Crime Background
- Crimeinfo.org.uk: Gun Crime (Coverage: UK Wide)
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