Airguns: Animal Welfare
2026-06-02 · Home Office · 6690 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the incidences of attacks on animals by use of airguns.
Answer
The possession and use of air weapons is subject to statutory controls and regulation to guard against misuse, including attacks on animals, and to ensure safe handling. The controls on air weapons sit alongside other legislation relating to deliberate at...