Lets cut through the bull**** here, and get to the REAL reason that de-activated weapons are allowed. The old coots in the House Of Lords, who brought home deactivated weapons that they took as War trophies aren't ABOUT to pass legislation to give them up.
So, a REAL weapon that no longer works is LEGALLY not dangerous, but a bloody toy is? Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but the REAL weapon, still LOOKS like a real weapon, doesn't it?
And I would truly like to SEE an ACTUAL demonstration of a potmetal and plastic airsoft gun fire a real round. It's gas blow back. There isn't even a firing pin! But, of course, we have experts who will tell us that such a thing is possible. Just like we have TONS and TONS of crimes being perpetrated by them.
It's the same thing with the knives and blades laws. Antique bladed WEAPONS won't be seized because the old bastards in power aren't about to give up the weapons they took during colonialism or at war, but UTTERLY USELESS CRAP like Pakistani stainless steel Samurai Swords are dangerous and must be banned.
All I can say is good luck to you guys across the pond. They'll come for your butterknives next.
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