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National firearms amnesty

Alongside all other forces in England and Wales, we are holding a month-long national amnesty for owners of four types of top-venting blank firearms to be surrendered after tests showed they are illegal.

The amnesty allows owners to hand in the firearms at police stations during February. It is being coordinated by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).

During that period, those surrendering top venting blank firers will not face prosecution for the illegal possession and they can remain anonymous.

Possession of one of the firearms after the amnesty ends may result in criminal prosecution.

The four brands – which overwhelmingly account for the number of top-venting blank firearms in UK circulation – are the Turkish models: Retay, Ekol, Ceonic ISSC and Blow. They have been shown to be illegal under section 1(6) of the Firearms Act 1982, meaning they are prohibited firearms under section 5(1) of the Firearms Act 1968.

Importers and retailers have been informed and instructed to cease trading them. Border Force will seize further importations of the four brands.

Anyone handing in a firearm is advised to only visited the dedicated police stations – Burton, Cannock and Longton between 9am and 5pm on Monday to Friday.