Extension S.5 of the Firearms Act 1968 to Prohibit Certain Small Firearms

Part of Clause 1 – in the House of Commons at 5:35 pm on 18 November 1996.

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Photo of Ann Widdecombe Ann Widdecombe , Maidstone 5:35, 18 November 1996

There is, indeed, a case for exempting low-powered carbon dioxide handguns from the general prohibition because they are no more dangerous than the low-powered airguns that are currently exempted. Not unnaturally, as the clause is concerned with handguns only, the amendment deals with carbon dioxide handguns and not long-barrelled guns. We intend to table an amendment to ensure that all forms of low-powered carbon dioxide weapons are treated in the same way as low-powered airguns. On the basis of that undertaking, I ask my hon. Friend to withdraw his amendment.