Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2012-13

Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2012-13


Table 6: Main firearm recorded by how the weapon was used in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2012-13

Number

Main Firearm Recorded1
How Firearm Used Shotgun Rifle Pistol/Revolver Air Weapon Imitation Unidentified Other Total
Fired - fatal injuy 1 - - - - - - 1
Fired - non-fatal injury - 3 - 43 6 - 13 65
Fired - damage to property 5 3 1 48 1 6 2 66
Fired - no injury/damage 2 2 - 41 6 2 9 62
Total Fired 8 8 1 132 13 8 24 194
Used as a blunt instrument - - 2 6 2 - - 10
Used to threaten 5 2 41 31 18 18 14 129
Other uses 2 6 5 2 5 - 12 32
Total 15 16 49 171 38 26 50 365

Notes:

1. For further information on the main firearm recorded please see Note 4.4.9.

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