Thread: Air pistols and robberies

Originally Posted by mcdeee

I've noticed more and more robberies reported where the dickheads have used air pistols. Of course the media just reports "pistols" as per the below article from today. I wonder if this is damaging the image of legitimate pistol shooters like myself?

@mcdeee,

Yes.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

If it was 6 months home d for robbing a dairy with a screwdriver and 10 years maximum security for the same with a pistol you would suddenly see a lot less pistol

@veitnamcam,

I do see what you mean, but if you've ever been threatened with a knife, or a screwdriver for that matter, you'd wish the perpetrator to also go away for a looong time. A lethal weapon is a lethal weapon is a lethal weapon, is it not? Threatening to kill, whatever way, is an extreme act and warrants dire consequences. You just do NOT point any weapon at anyone, zero tolerance!