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The civilian owning or shooting of a pistol is illegal within the UK. A pistol (handgun) is a firearm designed to be held in the hand when used. This differentiates pistols as a general class of firearm from long guns such as rifles and shotguns,
Popularity
The UK governments law banning the ownership or use of handguns within the UK, has had an understandably disastrous effect on the sport of pistol shooting.
Location
UK residents wishing to pursue the sport of pistol shooting must both practise and compete their sport outside the United Kingdom, with a short exception for competitors during the 2012 Olympic Games.
Dedication
In the United Kingdom, civilian ownership of almost any handgun has been outlawed since the Dunblane massacre of 1996. Air pistols are still legal, however, those with energy levels over 6 foot pounds (8.1 joules) (half the limit for air rifles) are classified as firearms, and as such are illegal
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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