Northern Ireland to allow gun use at age of 12

[SevenSixTwo]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-24908260

This is in a country where pistols are still allowed.

One step forward, two steps sideways... sign01

[Gaz]

So is it illegal for U12s to have supervised access to airguns in Norn Iron?

[SevenSixTwo]

It will be, yes.

[Chuck]

Stewart Dickson, Alliance, a member of Stormont's justice committee, said he felt "nervous" about the move but would not be challenging the justice minister.

"I think that the arguments have been put to the committee by the various gun organisations," he said.

"Use by 12-year-olds would be in extremely supervised circumstances, those are the assurances we have received."

Just what was he expecting???

What's the big deal with these tw@ts, not as if the kids are suddenly going to take over the country is it. I'd be more nervous about the pseudo religious clowns with their illegal weapons, which somehow they never manage to confiscate!

[Gaz]

It will be, yes.

Rephrased question - is it CURRENTLY illegal for U12s to have even supervised access to airguns?

[ordnance]

Rephrased question - is it CURRENTLY illegal for U12s to have even supervised access to airguns?

I am not sure but you do need a FAC to own a air rifle. As for allowing 12 year olds to use shotguns supervised we are getting the usual hysterical response form the anti gun brigade. You would think that 12 year olds are going to be roaming the streets armed to the teeth.

[SevenSixTwo]

It will be, yes.

Rephrased question - is it CURRENTLY illegal for U12s to have even supervised access to airguns?

As I understand it, they're lowering the age to 12 so, yes.