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Recorded Crimes and Offences involving Firearms, Scotland, 2013-14
Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2013-14.
Table 7: Main firearm recorded in offences in which a weapon was alleged to have been fired causing fatal or non-fatal injury, Scotland, 2004-05 to 2013-14 Number & Percentage
| Main Firearm Recorded1 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-132 | 2013-14 | % change 12-13 to 13-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | 6 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 | - | - |
| Rifle | 3 | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| Pistol/Revolver | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 5 | - | 3 | - |
| Air Weapon3 | 96 | 121 | 145 | 94 | 71 | 78 | 48 | 51 | 43 | 21 | -51 |
| Imitation Firearm | 11 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | 6 | 1 | n/r |
| Unidentified3 | 153 | 10 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | 4 | - |
| Other | 53 | 42 | 46 | 77 | 47 | 57 | 36 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 8 |
| Total identified firearms (excluding air weapons) | 75 | 66 | 78 | 106 | 61 | 70 | 57 | 43 | 23 | 18 | -22 |
| Total | 324 | 197 | 248 | 212 | 143 | 154 | 111 | 95 | 66 | 43 | -35 |
Notes:
1. For further information on the main firearm recorded please see Note 5.5.8.
2. As a result of a change in recording practices by Lothian and Borders Police, their data for 2012-13 are not directly comparable with previous years. For further information please see Note 5.5.6.
3. A change in recording practices has affected the comparability of this category over time. For further information please see Note 5.6.2.
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