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BigBadBrian
09-09-2005, 04:03 PM
PLAN FOR AIRGUN REGISTER
A NEW register for those who buy and sell airguns is being considered by the Cabinet.

After intense lobbying by the Executive, the Government at Westminster have agreed for new regulations on the weapons but are refusing to impose an outright ban.

The moves follow a public outcry after the death of toddler Andrew Morton.

He died in March after he was shot in the head by an air rifle pellet fired by junkie Mark Bonini in Easterhouse, Glasgow.

The killer was jailed for life last month and ordered to spend at least 13 years behind bars.

Attempts by the Executive to create a tough "Andrew's law" to ban airguns were scuttled by Westminster, which retains control over firearms laws.


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But First Minister Jack McConnell held intense talks with Home Secretary Charles Clarke about bringing in new restrictions.


Scotland offered to host a pilot scheme, but now Clarke has agreed in principle that all shops who sell airguns in the UK will be registered and will keep a record of who they sell the weapons to.


Clarke has yet to receive approval from his Cabinet colleagues and is expected to raise the matter within the next fortnight

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