Hello to All,
Scotland already has passed legislation that requires a license (permit) to own, buy, sell & shoot airguns, no matter what the muzzle energy.
This has been in place for almost a year, and they have a huge backlog of applications to get through.
This license requires application to me made to the Police, and in many ways is similar to the procedure that we have in the UK for Firearms (FAC) & Shotgun (SGC) certificates.
The initial grant of the certificate also costs almost the same - 72 GBP for five (5) years as the FAC & SGC- 79.50 GBP for five (5) years.
Renewals are less expensive at 49 GBP (FAC & SGC)
Restrictions are already in place in the UK WRT purchasing of new airguns, or new components/spares of airguns - these must be face to face, or done via a Registered Firearms Dealer (RFD) - this was made law with the VCR Act 2006 (Violent Crimes Reduction Act 2006).
In the UK, the vast majority of the population do not give a toss about shooting or shooters, thus these types of measures will always get public support.
Have fun & a good Sunday
Best regards
Russ