Originally posted by ditchdj
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An interesting thought for you.
Armed Robbery is considered as such if the offender merely states that they have a weapon. Even if no weapon is used because it was stated that one is present it is classed as armed robbery (and show in your stats for gun crime). Do the stats also class gun crime as possesion of ammunition? Do they class gun crime as breach of firearms licence (such as failing to secure weapons held legally)? Do the stats include converting decomissioned weapons to fire live rounds (which has always been illegal)?
So many questions and no answers.
In addition the stats for being shot will include crossbows. (as my original links show)
Suddenly it's not so crystal clear is it? Oh and where are the stats for pre 99/98?
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