Crimsonknight3 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Just was doing my usual daily news surfing and stumbled upon this story where 2 teenagers robbed people using a gbb pistol because "they were desperate for cannabis" I really worry that idiots like these are going to get airsoft guns banned! https://f7td5.app.goo.gl/TKfomX7wASzIyNXB2
Supporters Rogerborg Posted February 2, 2018 Supporters Posted February 2, 2018 Given that the pellets got embedded deeply enough to require surgery, I'd guesstimate that was a .177"/4.5mm steel BB gun rather than an airsoft pistol. Could be wrong, and not that it'll matter if the Daily Rant decides to run with a "lethal scourge" shriek-story.
Crimsonknight3 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Rogerborg said: Given that the pellets got embedded deeply enough to require surgery, I'd guesstimate that was a .177"/4.5mm steel BB gun rather than an airsoft pistol. Could be wrong, and not that it'll matter if the Daily Rant decides to run with a "lethal scourge" shriek-story. It says in the article a gas powered bb gun and unregulated at close range with steel bbs it could easily lodge. I just can't believe the stupidity of some people. Might as Well use a water pistol, at least then you won't get section 5 offence
Supporters Rogerborg Posted February 2, 2018 Supporters Posted February 2, 2018 Their victims are probably lucky they didn't use a water pistol full of acid. I know that sooner or later some government looking for a quick PR boost will "ban" toy guns (again), but I'm hopeful that the realistic worst case will be the Scotch airgun situation where they're licensed. That would actually be clearer than the current guilty-by-default situation for RIFs. Let's hope it's a long time coming.
LightningCh Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 47 minutes ago, Rogerborg said: Their victims are probably lucky they didn't use a water pistol full of acid. Given the city of the attacks they were lucky it wasn't a real gun really... Absolute stupidity on the teens part. Regardless of the gun used and the bbs in it... It's ridiculous to see that he actually fired it point blank at someone's face... On two occasions...
Duff Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, LightningCh said: Given the city of the attacks they were lucky it wasn't a real gun really... Absolute stupidity on the teens part. Regardless of the gun used and the bbs in it... It's ridiculous to see that he actually fired it point blank at someone's face... On two occasions... Let's face it the douche is robbing places with a RIF... not exactly the best Mensa candidate.
RR01 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Having been shot in the face at close range by a GBB at The Mall a few year back I would seriously doubt that they used an airsoft gun. The plastic BB didn't penetrate my skin, but did break the surface causing it to bleed. Given the size of the 4.5mm steel BBs used in CO2 airguns then actual penetration is much more likely, as per the story. Sales of air weapons of any sort are still illegal to under 18s, so I doubt they came by theirs legally.
Marc.RG1 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Being a lover and shooter of ALL types of guns, I will say People like that give all guns a bad reputation, they have it already so it's just going to add to the fire isn't it, I am not looking forward to seeing what this year has to bring our shooting sport/hobby, that's for sure.. Little tw@ts.. ATB Marc
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