Illegal guns surrendered to Lancashire Police during national firearms amnesty

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

11 blank-firing guns have been permanently removed from the streets of Lancashire as part of a national firearms amnesty. They were handed in by members of the public after tests by the National Crime Agency (NCA) determined that five models of BRUNI top/side-venting blank firers (TVBF) guns are readily convertible into genuine firearms, and are therefore illegal.

Lancashire Police joined other forces in a four-week amnesty for five types of BRUNI top/side-venting blank firers. 11 of these models were handed in at police stations throughout the county alongside rifle ammunition, firearm cartridges, a colt revolver, undischarged firearms cartridges, air pistols, and empty shotgun shells.

The amnesty ended on Friday 27th February, so anyone still in possession of any of the below illegal models could be subject to prosecution and up to 10 years in prison.

The five BRUNI models are:
•    8mm Model 92 blank firing self-loading pistol
•    8mm New Police blank firing self-loading pistol
•    8mm Model 96 blank firing self-loading pistol
•    8mm Model ‘GAP’ blank firing self-loading pistol
•    .380R (9mmK) ME Ranger single-action blank firing revolver

Chief Inspector of Specialist Operations Firearms Licensing, Rick Ogdin says:

“Gun crime in Lancashire continues to remain low, and thanks to the support of the public, these weapons have been taken off our streets, making our communities even safer.

We are firmly committed to protecting the public and acting on any information we receive. Local communities play a vital role in helping us tackle firearm-related crime. Witness accounts and community intelligence are essential in securing the evidence needed to arrest and prosecute offenders. 

If you are aware of anyone involved in illegal firearms activity, please contact the police on 101 or report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

For information about firearms licensing from Lancashire Police, please visit https://www.lancashire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fi/af/firearms-licensing/