What types of guns are included in the West Yorkshire firearms amnesty?

The amnesty specifically targets five models of Italian-manufactured Bruni BBM top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) that can be converted to fire live rounds.

What is the deadline for the firearms amnesty in West Yorkshire?

The firearms amnesty concludes on February 27, and individuals handing in weapons by this date will not face prosecution.

Why are these specific blank-firing guns being targeted in the amnesty?

These guns are being targeted because tests have shown they can easily be converted to shoot live ammunition, making them a significant risk.

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Guns That Turn Lethal: Police Amnesty Launched

1 Feb

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Summary

A four-week firearms amnesty is underway for specific Italian-made guns.
These guns can be easily converted to fire live ammunition.
Owners handing in weapons by February 27 face no prosecution.

Guns That Turn Lethal: Police Amnesty Launched

A crucial four-week firearms amnesty is currently underway, targeting specific Italian-manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs). These weapons, while not live-firing in their original form, have been identified by the National Crime Agency as easily convertible to shoot live rounds using basic tools, leading to their recent classification as illegal.

West Yorkshire Police are urging anyone in possession of these five specific Bruni BBM models to surrender them. The amnesty period concludes on February 27. Individuals who comply with this deadline will not face prosecution and are not required to provide their personal details, encouraging maximum participation.