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Yet another nail in the coffin of crossbow ownership.

The media might have just as easily focused on the fact that he had a knife, a sword or a hatchet but they chose to focus on the crossbow…This is a strong indication to me that at least some of the media are going to go on an another offensive weapons witch-hunt. There are always idiots that invite public scrutiny and negative media attention. 🙁
 
Unbelievable lunacy :(......let's hope the victims get the help and support they need right now......and make a full and speedy recovery....hopefully the sicko responsible is snared as quickly as possible and has the book thrown at them.
 
After looking at a graphic of where the victims were at the time they were injured the crossbow was most likely to have been fired from one of just three buildings. They were actually on opposite sides of one building so it would be interesting to know if the accommodation ran front to back. I wouldn’t be amazed if it turned out to be a teenage boy…it’s certainly the action of someone who lacks judgment.
Edit; The Metropolitan police arrested a 47 year old man in the area who was carrying a knuckle duster and a bottle containing a dangerous substance, when they searched his flat it contained other weapons including a crossbow which was removed for forensic examination.
 
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I’m really into keeping tabs on government consultations but even I missed this.
Controls on the use of crossbows on public safety grounds (accessible)
The consultation is now closed (in April) but here is a link to the questions asked.
www.gov.uk

Controls on crossbows

Call for information and evidence about whether we should introduce licensing of crossbows on public safety grounds.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk
The first option is pretty much the same as the controls on low powered air guns, there is a middle option that sounds like a money grabbing scam and their most stringent option would equate to something like the Scottish registration of all air guns. The final most stringent option would almost certainly fall on firearm licensing departments of police authorities who are already falling behind due to procedural changes that have been forced on them by knee jerk reactions from government.
 
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Ystranc said:
This has caused the new Labour government to reopen the consultation for controls on the purchase and ownership of crossbows.
Family devastated after crossbow attack - John Hunt
The tragic deaths of these three beautiful ladies puts a very human face on the terrible misuse of high powered crossbows.
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Hi folks.

I have absolutely no interest in cross bows, but peaked into this thread out of curiousity. Read the link about the poor bloke who lost his wife and daughters to some crazy with a crossbow.

Just couldn’t believe the story. It’s just awful. Does that stuff really happen in UK? It’s madness!

To be honest if people are using them as weapons in that way, I can’t see a place for them as sporting or recreational equipment.

Police check at a minimum, as with our firearms.

Sorry for all the responsible users out there, but it’s the malicious minority who spoil it for the rest.

Condolences to Mr Hunt and his family.

Alan
 
Gulfalan67 said:
Hi folks.

I have absolutely no interest in cross bows, but peaked into this thread out of curiousity. Read the link about the poor bloke who lost his wife and daughters to some crazy with a crossbow.

Just couldn’t believe the story. It’s just awful. Does that stuff really happen in UK? It’s madness!

To be honest if people are using them as weapons in that way, I can’t see a place for them as sporting or recreational equipment.

Police check at a minimum, as with our firearms.

Sorry for all the responsible users out there, but it’s the malicious minority who spoil it for the rest.

Condolences to Mr Hunt and his family.

Alan
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I absolutely agree Alan, especially when you look at the power of some of those crossbows that can be bought by anyone over 18 without ID.
170+ Lbs draw isn’t uncommon compared to a .22lr rifle that puts out 98 f/Lbs muzzle energy which needs licensing, secure storage, police checks and medical reports
 
Every crime involving a crossbow adds to the push for stricter regulations, like screening or licensing. These incidents highlight the need to ensure that crossbows are not misused and are only in the hands of responsible individuals.

Stricter rules can help keep the public safe by making sure that crossbow owners are properly checked and trained. As more crimes use crossbows, it's important to think about these regulations to prevent misuse and enhance safety.
 
I used to fancy a crossbow but thinking about it all I could do with it was shoot at targets which I can do with an airgun so I resisted the urge to buy one. I still look at them in the local shop, especially the pistol type but I'll stick with the rifle.
 
I've just seen the news and it was saying the perpetrator has died in hospital so no loss there. It was also saying the case has been handed over to counter terrorism police , that kind of irritates me to be honest as when we see someone stabbing kids or driving a car through a crowd one of the first things we,hear is that the police are not treating it as terror related...
I re-enact and crossbows do play a part in the activities so keeping an eye on this.
 
Baytree said:
I've just seen the news and it was saying the perpetrator has died in hospital so no loss there. It was also saying the case has been handed over to counter terrorism police , that kind of irritates me to be honest as when we see someone stabbing kids or driving a car through a crowd one of the first things we,hear is that the police are not treating it as terror related...
I re-enact and crossbows do play a part in the activities so keeping an eye on this.
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The consultation seemed to be taking historical re-enactment seriously as a valid reason for owning a crossbow and it may also be one of the few reasons that broadhead arrow heads and broad head crossbow bolts will be allowed.
 
Well that's good to know , thanks . I suppose we'll just have to look out a little harder for potential nutters and jihadists ....
 
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