pellet guns

[SKA]

I think thats what they are called, the ones that shoot little yellow balls, are kids allowed to have them? some kids were messing around near my house and threw something in the garden, I shouted at them so they ran off then they were coming back with one of these guns then they saw me and ran off again. Anyway my question is, are they even allowed to have one?

[shazzzz]

ska they are called bb guns and they sell them in the pound shops and can leave a blemish on the skin for quite a while dont think there band not till some child looses an eye .

[cheater123]

Funnily enough I was glancing through an old 'wlecome to Blackpool' brochure earlier and towards the back had a notice saying they are illegal to have in public. Also saying you could be arrested!! Thought it was a bit daft stating it in the book when almost every novelty shop in blackpool are still allowd to sell them.

So no, going by the brochure they aren't allowd them in public.

[Goodsoulette]

I have been wondering this as you may have seen my post about my cat getting pinned down and shot in the head with an air rifle, twice. Turns out 6 cats inmy area have disappeared recently so my Giz actually got off lightly!!

What is the point to them, they should be allowed.

[Goodsoulette]

shouldnt obviously ....ooops!

[~Wingnut~]

I remember seeing them for sale in out local cheapo shop and was shocked to see that they were so cheap and readily available to kids. There was a sign saying that they wouldn't sell to any kids under 16! So what! There are a hell of a lot of irresponsible 16 year olds out there (I know there are very sensible ones too) Since then I have seen them for sale more and more and just can't believe that they are allowed to be sold! They should be banned, esp when you hear stories like Goods.

[Goodsoulette]

Funnily enough Wingnut, this has all started happening since a gadget shop in town has started selling a variety of them. �25 is the cost, and these things look smart, I can imagine the attraction to young lads. My cat was shot in the small hours so I doubt very much that whoever shot GIz was under 16.

[~Wingnut~]

Just sickening Goods, I do hope Giz is making a speedy recovery and hasn't been too badly affected by this. Poor little mite xx

[Turnersoutdoorma]

Curiously, I was reading an old Welcome to Blackpool pamphlet some time ago and noticed a note that said it was forbidden to be used in public. Add that you could get arrested!! I thought that was a bit silly considering that almost all fashion shops in Blackpool are still allowed to sell.