Guns returned to dozens of domestic abuse suspects, police data shows

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Police data reveals revoked gun licences have been returned to people accused of violent crimes.

Data has shown 306 firearms licences and 982 shotgun licences were revoked in 2020/21

"Would society accept guns being put back in the hands of burglars? Of muggers? In cases of domestic abuse, more often than not, the perpetrator lives in the same residence as the survivor," she said. Of the 164 returned licences, police forces say the individuals either did not meet the threshold for prosecution or if they were charged, the charges were later dropped.

However, the licence and gun were returned to him in July 2021 after a review by Devon and Cornwall Police.Davison had posted videos online before the shooting in which he spoke of struggling to meet women and made references to "incels" - theJake Davison, 22, killed five people before turning the gun on himself

"The legal process for anyone seeking a new licence is explicitly defined, and domestic abuse is one of the most serious factors taken into consideration in assessing an application."

 

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Laws need to be updated and changed because firearms get into the wrong hands

Ridiculous, I hope the police are held responsible when the inevitable happens

The UK should have the right to bear arms. We can't even legally carry pepper spray or protect our property. The only ones allowed weapons are police who are all to trigger happy to follow laws that take away our freedom.

Yeah like it’s a police decision!! 🙄 should be looking at the courts/CPS.

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