Given the impending Olypics, there is an e-petition to allow UK sportsmen / sportswomen to train with rimfire target pistols in the UK.
I personally feel that this is a sensible move - just .22 rimfire allowed for shooting on proper target ranges.
Rather like knife possession - , quick legislation is often bad legislation. In my view, its a shame our (medal winning) sports teams can no longer train here as a result of legislation made quickly in response to an event that did not involve .22 target pistols.
Anyway, I know opinions on the topic are divided, but wanted to point out the presence of the petition (which I became aware of through the BASC magazine)
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/360
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I personally feel that this is a sensible move - just .22 rimfire allowed for shooting on proper target ranges.
Rather like knife possession - , quick legislation is often bad legislation. In my view, its a shame our (medal winning) sports teams can no longer train here as a result of legislation made quickly in response to an event that did not involve .22 target pistols.
Anyway, I know opinions on the topic are divided, but wanted to point out the presence of the petition (which I became aware of through the BASC magazine)
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/360
The Home Office should reclassify .22 calibre pistols as Section 1 firearms. This would permit legitimate sportsmen & sportswomen to practice competitive target shooting sports as require by many disciplines, including Olympic qualification, in this country. There would be no risk to the public, sporting firearms are not linked to criminal activity
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