Final Blank Gun Warning Issued

Time is fast running out to hand in a 'blank' firing handgun.
The Metropolitan Police Film Unit has issued guidance on the recent Home Office decision to reclassify the popular Olympic .380 BBM revolver.
Until now it was known as a 'blank firer' and commonly used in film and TV as well as theatres, as a starter pistol, and for dog training purposes.
Formerly available without a licence from registered outlets such as hobby and model stores, it has now been decided that this gun can too easily be converted to a lethal weapon and it has consequently been reclassified under the Firearms Act 1982.
It will be illegal to possess one of these firearms after this Friday - 4 June - but anyone who has one in their possession can still hand it in during an amnesty period which is already underway - but time is fast running out.
Anyone who has purchased one of these weapons as a prop or for a stunt, now is the last chance to hand it in before being liable for prosecution for committing a criminal act.
(BMcC/GK)