00:00A national amnesty has seen several members of the public hand in Italian manufactured Bruni blank firing weapons, which tests
00:09by the National Crime Agency confirmed a readily convertible into lethal firearms.
00:15Across West Yorkshire, police received 40 surrendered blank firers from a mix of private individuals, dog training companies, athletics clubs
00:25and other specialist users, all acting in good faith.
00:30Nationally, the first fortnight of the surrender period saw 590 weapons returned, with final figures still being collated.
00:39Superintendent Emma Cheney of West Yorkshire Police highlighted the potential risk these weapons pose if converted, stressing public safety is
00:48the primary concern.
00:49Alison Lowe, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, said the amnesty is part of broader efforts to reduce serious violence,
00:58noting that gun crime in the region is falling but continued vigilance is required.
01:03Assistant Chief Constable Tim Metcalfe, the NPCC lead on firearms, welcomed the public response as evidence of community support.
01:12Originally, TVBFs have blocked barrels and bright colouring, sold legally to adults over 18 unless convertible.
01:22Legal classification changed after tests confirmed conversion is possible with everyday tools.
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