New Posts For Thread: £72 for an air gun licence?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licenceExcept for viewers in England, Wales & NI ...http://airweapon.scot/That's a lot of grey squirrels & rabbits!protestants were allowed to bear arms under the bill of rights 17th century the firearms act now decides law, after ww1 , along with various ammendmentscost is probably pro rata to cost of issuing licence plus a bit of profit !https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550465949#550465949protestants were allowed to bear arms under the bill of rights 17th century the firearms act now decides law, after ww1 , along with various ammendmentscost is probably pro rata to cost of issuing licence plus a bit of profit !Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:03:54 -0600Seems strange to think that only about 100 years ago we were entitled to bear arms like they can in America.Then the govt of the day banned them for much the same reason that the Yanks are allowed them. Funny old world innit?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550463607#550463607Seems strange to think that only about 100 years ago we were entitled to bear arms like they can in America.Then the govt of the day banned them for much the same reason that the Yanks are allowed them. Funny old world innit?Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:15:20 -0600They were discussing the odd number on Radio Scotland early this morning Ron & all were equally perplexed at why it should be so. Even £14.40 p.a. doesn't really make sense.It's an snp directive & I think you might just have hit the nail on the heahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550463539#550463539They were discussing the odd number on Radio Scotland early this morning Ron & all were equally perplexed at why it should be so. Even £14.40 p.a. doesn't really make sense.It's an snp directive & I think you might just have hit the nail on the heaSat, 19 Nov 2016 09:09:38 -060072's a funny number, specifically aimed at the 72 virgins brigadehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550463363#55046336372's a funny number, specifically aimed at the 72 virgins brigadeSat, 19 Nov 2016 08:50:31 -0600We aim to make sure that only people with a proper reason to have a gun can do soso only proper people will have 72 quidhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550463253#550463253We aim to make sure that only people with a proper reason to have a gun can do soso only proper people will have 72 quidSat, 19 Nov 2016 08:39:05 -0600If we ever had a Zombie incident, or Alien invasions, we as a country we wouldn't stand a chance. Only thugs, robbers, drug suppliers would ever survive.Think we should all have a weapon.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550463063#550463063If we ever had a Zombie incident, or Alien invasions, we as a country we wouldn't stand a chance. Only thugs, robbers, drug suppliers would ever survive.Think we should all have a weapon.Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:15:32 -0600I've never believed in gun ownership apart from farmers and sporting shooters etc. But if I could buy a shotgun I would. If a group of 20yo males forced their way into my home I'd be no chance. Not even the cricket bat I have handily placed would dohttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550462411#550462411I've never believed in gun ownership apart from farmers and sporting shooters etc. But if I could buy a shotgun I would. If a group of 20yo males forced their way into my home I'd be no chance. Not even the cricket bat I have handily placed would doSat, 19 Nov 2016 07:03:06 -0600For reasons of public safety. Although crimes involving guns are significantly down on the figure in 2007, air weapons were used in almost half of all offences involving a firearm in 2013-14.We aim to make sure that only people with a proper reason thttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550462407#550462407For reasons of public safety. Although crimes involving guns are significantly down on the figure in 2007, air weapons were used in almost half of all offences involving a firearm in 2013-14.We aim to make sure that only people with a proper reason tSat, 19 Nov 2016 07:02:23 -0600Apparently, some religious groups just flout the law of the land.They go by Sharia law, which entitles you to an AK47 without any form of licence whatsoever.The only condition is that it can only be fired at non believers of a particular religion.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550462349#550462349Apparently, some religious groups just flout the law of the land.They go by Sharia law, which entitles you to an AK47 without any form of licence whatsoever.The only condition is that it can only be fired at non believers of a particular religion.Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:51:35 -0600When I was young you could buy them from a sports shop. Had to be over 14.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30753617/72-for-an-air-gun-licence?post_id=550462155#550462155When I was young you could buy them from a sports shop. Had to be over 14.Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:14:48 -0600