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<p>The Government introduced an Offensive Weapons Bill on 20 June which includes proposals
to prohibit high energy rifles with a kinetic energy of more than 13,600 joules. This
prohibition would include some 0.50 calibre rifles.</p><p>Concerns have been raised
by UK Law Enforcement about the risks that high muzzle energy rifles might pose to
public safety if they were to get into the hands of criminals or terrorists. Given
the potential risk to public safety from these types of rifles the Government is taking
action to address these risks.</p><p>The Home Office holds information on the number
of offences involving a firearm recorded by the police in England and Wales, but does
not hold information on the calibre of firearm used in these offences.</p>
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