Can you carry a stun gun in the UK?

Possession of a stun gun is illegal in the UK. They are governed by the Firearms Act 1968.

Can you get charged for having a taser?

Possessing or using a taser gun in NSW attracts a maximum penalty of 14-years imprisonment, prescribed by section 7(1) of the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW). If the charge is finalised on sentence in the local court, the local court is limited to imposing a maximum of 2-years jail.

Are stun guns considered firearms?

TASER® Devices and stun guns are not considered as firearms. They are legal for law enforcement use in all 50 states. They can be legally owned by citizens in 48 states.

What are the penalties for being uninsured in the UK?

Penalties for uninsured drivers: The police could give you a fixed penalty of £300 and 6 penalty points if you’re caught driving a vehicle you’re not insured to drive.

Is there a minimum sentence for a stun gun?

Despite the fact it is not a firearm in the ordinary sense of firing a projectile, Parliament has provided that such a disguised weapon falls within the minimum sentence provisions. He went on “ Parliament has passed these laws for a purpose ”.

What is the penalty for driving with no insurance?

Will I lose my driving licence? Although driving an uninsured vehicle can result in a ban from driving for up to 28 days, in most cases a first offence will only bring six to eight penalty points and a fine. What is the Fixed Penalty for driving with no insurance? The police can impose a Fixed Penalty of six penalty points and a £200 fine.

Why was the stun gun introduced in the UK?

Correct, but the purpose was to tackle ‘gun crime’, it was to create a deterrent to mainly young men who were using guns which caused enormous risk to innocent members of the public who could be caught in the cross fire. See the transcript of the debate in Westminster on gun crime here