Police Recover BB Gun On Harbour Road
A member of the public contacted police to report the discovery of a firearm near a private dock in the area of Harbour Road in Warwick, with the firearm subsequently identified as a BB gun, and the police have reminded the public that it is unlawful to possess BB guns.
A police spokesperson said, “At around 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, 3rd October, a member of the public contacted police to report the discovery of a firearm near a private dock in the area of Harbour Road in Warwick.
“Officers attended the location and was shown the firearm, which was identified as a BB Gun with no ammunition. It was made inoperable, seized and transported to the police armoury.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels said he wishes to remind the community that “BB guns are unlawful to possess in Bermuda, as outlined in the Firearms Act 1973.”
He said, “The way that these BB guns are manufactured near-identical replicas of authentic firearms, which makes it difficult for police officers and civilians to recognize the difference, particularly when used during the commission of crime. The close resemblance to real firearms can create serious problems for everyone involved.
“The person using the BB gun could put themselves at significant risk should they confront an armed police officer who will have no way of determining the firearm is in fact a BB gun and members of the public who may suffer injury from being shot by one of these weapons, or who may be intimidated to give in to demands from an individual armed with such a weapon.”
“The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank the member of the public who handed in this firearm, thus preventing it being used for any nefarious purposes,” the spokesperson added.
…HHmm… an interesting area to retrieve a revolver.
Is it an interesting area to find a BB gun? Why would it be an interesting area to find a revolver? This is a replica of a semi-automatic handgun which is completely different from a revolver.
That’s not a revolver.
A dog does everything in its power to not foul its own yard in case you forgot.
Also it might be a weapon lost that was used in an armed robbery of an area resident some time back.
But we know what you’re trying to imply .
I’d use that to shoot rats. The island is overrun with them.