so much for gun control

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1741000/1741336.stm


Although all privately-owned handguns in Britain are now officially illegal, the tightened rules seem to have had little impact in the criminal underworld.

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http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2002310715,00.html


The figures prove Manchester chief constable Alan Green’s claim that gun crime is at “intolerable levels.”


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The figure could be THREE TIMES higher under a new system which will count crimes not investigated.

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http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/dynamic/news/story.html?in_review_id=634739


Crime in Britain is rocketing with sharp rises in gun and violence offences, figures will reveal this week

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/england/newsid_2117000/2117592.stm


Ambulance crews in London are to be issued with body armour and police back-up amid concern over violent attacks on staff.

Stab and bullet-proof vests will be given to all 2,200 ambulance crew in the capital after trials in areas with high rates of violence.


On average, there is more than one attack per day on London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff.

there is nothing a criminal likes better than an unarmed citizenry. it might be interesting to obtain the number of accidental deaths caused by handguns for comparison.


pat

You should know what criminals like? Shot any unarmed citizens lately?