Police nicked my airguns
22 July 2026
Devon & Cornwall Police not only seized airgunner Tim Newcombe’s rifles and pistols, they are threatening to destroy them, even though they are Tim’s property.
Gareth Davies had a horrific shooting accident while out foxing in January 2024. His shooting buddy Mark Wise saved his life. After we put out a film about the incident – watch it here (age-restricted) – and about their local police firearms licensing department’s slowness in restoring their guns, the police told them it would all be done in a jiffy. Then Gwent Police changed its mind. Here’s what’s happening now.
If this story worries you, please voice your concerns to Gwent police, and send them a link to this film:
Gwent police temporary chief constable Mark Hobrough Mark.Hobrough@gwent.police.uk
Gwent police & crime commissioner Jane Mudd Commissioner@gwent.pnn.police.uk
To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 782, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain782
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