

If you have information about gun crime in your area and you're nervous about going to the police, you should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. It is illegal to carry firearms and imitation firearms in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.

It is illegal to sell an imitation firearm to someone under 18 and for a person under 18 to buy one. You must have a licence from the police before you can buy or handle a firearm including air guns (except for very low-powered guns).

You need a licence from the police to buy, own or handle most types of guns. Gun crime means any crime that involves using a gun, including an imitation gun.
