{"id":41173,"date":"2025-08-27T11:19:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=41173"},"modified":"2025-11-27T17:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:55:17","slug":"gun-crimes-in-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/gun-crimes-in-uk","title":{"rendered":"UK Gun Crime Explained: Stats, Deaths &amp; Public Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41173\" class=\"elementor elementor-41173\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca0aa1f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ca0aa1f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c763d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41c763d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Crime is changing: not just in scale, but in the way it spreads. With each passing year, the world sees more stories of crime, whether it\u2019s theft, drug abuse, knife attacks or gun violence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The UK is a part of it too; while we\u2019re not dealing with the same volume of firearm incidents as other countries, there\u2019s a clear shift happening. Guns are no longer just rare finds; they are appearing more often in gang activity, street-level threats, and cases linked to youth and county lines networks. However, they are often not fired, but used to intimidate, threaten, and control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">According to the <strong>National Crime Agency (NCA)<\/strong>, firearms remain a \u201csignificant threat\u201d in the UK despite law enforcement efforts to keep numbers low. While gun deaths in the UK are still rare, the presence of weapons in everyday crimes is growing and has become a concern for the local communities.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42411\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-violence-uk-illegal-firearm-threat.webp\" alt=\"Man holding a gun in an open area, showing the growing risk of gun violence UK\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-violence-uk-illegal-firearm-threat.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-violence-uk-illegal-firearm-threat-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-violence-uk-illegal-firearm-threat-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c245f29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c245f29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun Crime Statistics UK \u2013 What Do the Numbers Say?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite the UK having some of the world\u2019s strictest firearm laws, gun violence continues to appear in police reports year after year. Whether used in street-level disputes, gang intimidation or armed robberies, the use of firearms, legal or not, remains a pressing issue for law enforcement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 2022\u201323, the UK recorded over <strong>24,000 firearm-related offences<\/strong>. By 2023\u201324, this figure had fallen slightly, suggesting improved control in certain areas.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d5365c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d5365c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Firearm Offences Over the Years<\/span><\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Year<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Recorded Firearm Offences<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Change from the Previous Year<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2021-22<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">22,170<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2022-23<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">24,094<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2191 8.7% increase<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2023-24<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">22,893<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2193 5% decrease<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/peoplepopulationandcommunity\/crimeandjustice\/datasets\/offencesinvolvingtheuseofweaponsdatatables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office for National Statistics (ONS)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These shifts are pretty interesting to observe. Let\u2019s understand them below:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun crime in the UK rose sharply in 2022\u201323, likely linked to post-lockdown gang movements and county lines activity.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The drop in 2023\u201324 could be attributed to increased intelligence operations by the NCA and local police; however, the threat remains.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many of these crimes involve weapons that are not fired but still used to terrorise.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While overall UK gun crime is currently down by 5%, the methods of gun use are shifting. There has been a noticeable rise in firearms being used to threaten rather than discharge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These threats are often just as traumatic for victims and can still cause physical or psychological harm.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In high-risk environments such as concerts, football stadiums, or busy transport hubs, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/crowd-safety-during-emergencies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crowd safety<\/a><\/span> becomes an integral part of prevention, making it essential to have trained professionals on site. That\u2019s why places like these often rely on <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-is-sia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIA<\/a><\/span>-licensed security guards who are trained to respond to escalating threats with control and authority.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff2d90d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff2d90d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun Use in Crimes \u2013 Fired or Just Threatened?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Not every gun is fired. In fact, the overwhelming majority involve firearms being used just to intimidate or threaten.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">But this doesn\u2019t make them any less dangerous. The presence of a gun, real or fake, can at any time escalate and lead to a life-threatening situation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is where the real danger of gun violence lies in the UK today. Criminals often use guns not to kill but to frighten the victims, enforce control over rivals, or rob with fear as leverage. Unfortunately, this aggressive display of dominance can often lead to fatal injuries, panic-driven crowd reactions, and long-term mental trauma for victims.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59343be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59343be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How Guns Were Used in Crimes (2023\u201324)<\/span><\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Method of Use<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Percentage of Cases<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Used as a Threat: Gun was brandished or pointed<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">~68%<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Fired: Gun was actually discharged<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">~29%<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Used as a Blunt Weapon: Gun was used to strike the victim physically<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">~3.5%<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Source: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/peoplepopulationandcommunity\/crimeandjustice\/datasets\/offencesinvolvingtheuseofweaponsdatatables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office for National Statistics (ONS)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In Summary:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nearly 7 out of 10 gun crimes in the UK involve threats rather than discharges.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The act of threatening someone with a firearm is a deliberate intimidation tactic commonly used by gangs, especially during disputes over drugs or territory.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even non-firing incidents can result in gun deaths indirectly, through retaliation, panic or police response.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While it\u2019s encouraging to see a reduction in the number of actual shootings, the growing normalisation of using guns to scare people is alarming. It suggests a shift in criminal behaviour\u2014from concealment to visible shows of force.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Whether it\u2019s shoplifting or a nightclub bouncer dealing with a heated confrontation, the risk of it escalating is real.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In such environments, it\u2019s crucial that security guards, tasked with <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-is-retail-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retail safety<\/a><\/span> and public protection, are well trained to handle such situations and understand what <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-security-guards-can-and-cannot-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">they can and cannot do<\/a><\/span> legally.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70df4d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70df4d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What Types of Guns Are Being Used?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42412\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-crime-uk-gang-member-hidden-firearm.webp\" alt=\"Suspected gang member carrying handgun illegally in UK rural area, highlighting the rise in gun crime UK and illegal firearm possession.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-crime-uk-gang-member-hidden-firearm.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-crime-uk-gang-member-hidden-firearm-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gun-crime-uk-gang-member-hidden-firearm-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s worrying to see the kinds of firearms being used in crimes, even after having strict gun laws in the UK. Gangs and criminals are using these weapons, often illegally, either by importing or modifying them. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-549700e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"549700e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Types of Firearms Used (2023\u201324)<\/span><\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Weapon Type<\/span><\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Number of Offences<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Change from Last Year (2023-24)<\/b><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Shotguns<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">52<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2193 42%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Handguns<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">226<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2191 8%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Other firearms<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">1126<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2191 9%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Air weapons<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">348<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2191 23%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Total firearms<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">1752<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2191 8.2%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/peoplepopulationandcommunity\/crimeandjustice\/datasets\/offencesinvolvingtheuseofweaponsdatatables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office for National Statistics (ONS)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In Summary:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shotguns are declining in use due to stringent regulations and increased monitoring.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Handguns have been increasingly common in gang-related shootings and territorial displays.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other firearms, including converted weapons, are often smuggled into urban hotspots.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Air Weapons are easy to obtain and frequently used to threaten or shut down areas.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The rise in handguns, other firearms, and air weapons is pointing towards a troubling trend. An increase in urban gang violence and easily accessible weapons is driving the spike in the highest gun crime in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This raises a key question: Where are all these guns coming from?<\/span><\/p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How SIA-Licensed Guards Help Tackle Difficult Situations<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such an alarming situation, it is crucial for public places to have well-trained <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/guide-to-getting-an-sia-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIA-licensed security guards<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can calmly and professionally handle difficult situations while upholding the <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/standards-of-behaviour-of-a-security-operative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behavioural standards<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expected in the security industry.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Hurak offers a number of SIA-approved security courses:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/physical-intervention-refresher-crossover-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Physical Intervention Refresher <\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/physical-intervention-refresher-crossover-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Crossover Training<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ideal for those seeking to maintain their skills up to date.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/sia-door-supervisor-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SIA Door Supervisor Training<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Teaches conflict management and public safety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/sia-cctv-operator-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SIA CCTV Operator Training<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enhances surveillance and response to threats.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/sia-security-guard-training-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SIA Security Guard Training Course<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A broad foundation in security industry standards.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/close-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Close Protection<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focused on personal security for high-risk environments.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">With well-trained, legally licensed staff, public spaces, such as pubs, events, and transportation hubs, can create safer environments and help minimise the risk of gun-related incidents.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aed7e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aed7e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where Are Illegal Guns Coming From in the UK?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite strict firearm laws, gun-related crimes are escalating, and here\u2019s what\u2019s most important to understand: <strong>most of these weapons aren\u2019t even legally registered.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That raises a serious question: <strong>where exactly are these guns coming from?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From gang disputes to intimidation in drug-related violence, the weapons used in gun crime cases are rarely linked to law-abiding firearm owners. Instead, they often come through illegal channels\u2014smuggled, converted, or reactivated weapons that bypass regulatory checks entirely.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ead874 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ead874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How Are Illegal Guns Entering the UK?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk\/what-we-do\/crime-threats\/firearms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Crime Agency<\/a><\/span> <strong>(NCA)<\/strong> has identified several key sources for these firearms:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Smuggling from Europe:<\/strong> Many firearms are trafficked through Eastern Europe, hidden in vehicles, parcels, or concealed luggage via ferry ports and the postal system.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Converted Blank-Firing Guns:<\/strong> Easily purchased online or at markets, these guns are modified illegally to function like live weapons.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3D-Printed Firearms:<\/strong> Criminals are starting to use tech to produce working parts that can be assembled into deadly weapons, becoming a growing concern.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reactivated Historical Guns:<\/strong> Antique or deactivated guns, once considered harmless, are being reworked and sold through criminal channels.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Dark Web Purchases:<\/strong> Firearms can also be bought using cryptocurrency and delivered through complex, untraceable shipping routes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These weapons are increasingly being used in both urban gang violence and rural criminal activity. As a result, the highest gun crime in the UK isn&#8217;t just limited to major cities: it\u2019s spreading into previously considered low-risk areas as well.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This paints a worrying picture. Criminals are finding ways to evade laws, and in doing so, are putting communities at increasing risk. Whether it\u2019s through intimidation or actual shootings, these illegally sourced firearms pose a danger that\u2019s difficult to predict or contain.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bac5a9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bac5a9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What the Law Says About Guns in the UK<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun laws in the UK are among the strictest in the world. While ownership of certain types of firearms is permitted under strict licensing conditions, the possession, purchase, or use of most guns, especially <strong>\u201chandguns\u201d<\/strong>, is tightly controlled.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite this, gun crime still persists, mainly due to illegally sourced or converted firearms. But it is essential to note that when caught, offenders face serious legal consequences under UK law.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f9c6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45f9c6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key UK Gun Laws at a Glance<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Firearms Act 1968<\/strong> \u2013 It is the core legislation covering the possession and use of firearms and ammunition in the UK.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mandatory Licensing <\/strong>\u2013 Anyone wishing to own or use a firearm must hold a valid firearms certificate (FAC) or shotgun certificate (SGC).<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ban on Handguns<\/strong> \u2013 Private handgun ownership is largely illegal in the UK since the Firearms (Amendment) Act of 1997.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Possession without a Licence <\/strong>\u2013 Being caught with a firearm without a certificate can result in up to 5 years imprisonment.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Use with Intent to Injure or Threaten<\/strong> \u2013 It carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Real Case Example<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Let\u2019s understand what happens if someone is caught having an illegal firearm through a real-life case.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In February 2025, five men were jailed for converting 42 blank-firing pistols into lethal weapons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">These firearms, often bought legally and then modified, were linked to potential gang use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The individuals: Connor Millington, Jordan Behan, John Riddiough, Colin Berry, and Sammy Hill, were part of an organised crime network operating across the West Midlands and North West.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The gang used 3D printers and modified tools to transform blank-firing pistols into live firearms, which were then sold to criminal groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">They were caught and sentenced to a combined 68 years in prison, with individual sentences ranging from 8 to 18 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The case was led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.<\/span><\/p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete Case Source \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rocu.police.uk\/news\/2025\/february\/five-men-who-converted-blank-firing-pistolsinto-lethal-firearms-jailed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROCU Police News<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This case sets an explicit example that gun crime in the UK is handled with extreme seriousness by the law, even if the weapon has not been used to shoot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Whether it&#8217;s possession, supply, or conversion, the legal consequences are severe.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8deffcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8deffcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/level-3-award-in-delivery-of-conflict-management\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/conflict-management-training-for-violence-hurak-1024x378.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42414\" alt=\"Hurak\u2019s conflict management training for handling difficult situations and violence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/conflict-management-training-for-violence-hurak-1024x378.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/conflict-management-training-for-violence-hurak-300x111.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/conflict-management-training-for-violence-hurak-768x284.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/conflict-management-training-for-violence-hurak-1536x567.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/conflict-management-training-for-violence-hurak.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53b0cbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53b0cbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advice for Legal Gun Holders<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While most gun crimes in the UK involve illegally sourced weapons, licensed firearm holders must still follow strict rules to avoid legal trouble.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb9eba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb9eba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key Tips for Legal Gun Owners:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Always store guns in a locked cabinet, separate from ammunition.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Never lend your firearm to anyone, even temporarily.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Report lost, stolen, or damaged firearms immediately to the police.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Renew your Firearm\/Shotgun Certificate on time; expired licences are treated as illegal possession.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoid transporting weapons without notifying local authorities.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even a single careless mistake can lead to serious legal consequences. That is why it is crucial to exercise extreme caution when holding a legal firearm.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d531dab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d531dab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion: A Nation Wakes Up to Gun Crime<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One case that captured the nation\u2019s attention and heartbreak was the tragic death of <strong>9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel <\/strong>in Liverpool.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In <strong>August 2022<\/strong>, Olivia was at home with her mother when a man being chased by a gunman forced his way into their house to hide. The gunman fired blindly through the door, hitting Olivia\u2019s mother in the wrist and fatally shooting Olivia in the chest. She died shortly after in the hospital.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both men involved in this case had criminal records, but the victim of this fatal incident was an innocent child who had merely just begun her life. She wasn\u2019t outside or in a dangerous area; she was in the safety of her own home. And yet, she became another tragic victim of gun violence in the UK.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The man responsible, <strong>Thomas Cashman<\/strong>, was sentenced to <strong>life imprisonment<\/strong> in 2023, with a minimum term of 42 years. The judge described the killing as \u201ctruly shocking\u201d and warned of the growing threat illegal firearms pose in the UK.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This single case paints a terrifying picture: no one is truly safe from gun crime when it spills out of gang rivalries and onto everyday streets.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27d21c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27d21c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">UK Gun Crime at a Glance \u2013 Infographic Recap<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a recap of the statistics we&#8217;ve discussed earlier, here\u2019s a combined visual summary that shows the shift in weapon use, gun-related threats, and offence trends.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42418\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3.webp\" alt=\"Hurak chart showing gun crime statistics UK (2022\u201324) including gun use, types of firearms and incidents where guns were fired or used as threats.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1024x662.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-768x496.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1536x992.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42419\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1.webp\" alt=\"Hurak chart showing gun crime statistics UK (2022\u201324) including gun use, types of firearms and incidents where guns were fired or used as threats\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1-1024x662.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1-768x496.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2023-vs-2023-2024-hurak-img3-1-1536x992.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42420\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hurak-gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2024.webp\" alt=\" Hurak chart showing gun crime statistics UK (2022\u201324) including gun use, types of firearms and incidents where guns were fired or used as threats.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hurak-gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2024.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hurak-gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2024-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hurak-gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2024-1024x662.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hurak-gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2024-768x496.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hurak-gun-crime-statistics-uk-2022-2024-1536x992.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even though there has been a slight drop in total gun offences from 2022\u201323 to 2023\u201324, we shouldn\u2019t get comfortable. Air weapons and handguns have increased in use, especially in gang and youth-related crimes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In over 17,000 incidents, guns were not fired, but were used to threaten, intimidate, or gain control, which is extremely dangerous to the public\u2019s sense of safety. Weapons, like converted blank-firing pistols or 3D-printed parts, are increasingly being used, especially by gangs operating across cities and rural counties.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though statistics may fluctuate, what\u2019s evident is that the nature of gun crime in the UK is changing. It&#8217;s no longer just happening in dark alleys \u2014 it\u2019s creeping into homes, schools, and everyday places.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That\u2019s why we must do more to protect public spaces, especially where large crowds gather, such as shopping centres, events, stations, and nightlife venues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One key step is to ensure that such locations are monitored by SIA-licensed professionals who are trained not only in security but also in calmly managing violent and high-pressure situations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hurak offers SIA-approved training for security professionals, enabling them to de-escalate threats, protect lives, and serve as the first line of defence against rising crime in the UK.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Explore our certified <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/courses\/security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Security Training Courses<\/a> <\/span>and strengthen your frontline defence team.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9509682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9509682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FAQs\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is the current gun crime rate in the UK?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were <strong>22,893 recorded firearm offences<\/strong> in the UK during 2023\u201324. This marks a <strong>5% decrease<\/strong> from the previous year, showing some improvement in control measures, but concerns still remain due to changes in how firearms are being used, mostly for intimidation.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which area has the highest gun crime in the UK?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>West Midlands<\/strong> currently records the <strong>highest rate<\/strong> of gun crime per 100,000 people. However, in terms of total volume, <strong>London (Metropolitan Police area)<\/strong> still reports the most firearm-related offences overall. Other cities such as <strong>Manchester, Birmingham<\/strong>, and <strong>Liverpool<\/strong> are also experiencing notable increases.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How are illegal guns entering the UK?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Illegal firearms often enter the UK through:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Smuggling from Eastern Europe.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Modifying blank-firing or deactivated guns.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use of 3D-printed components.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dark web purchases and postal shipments.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These sources are challenging to track and pose a significant concern for UK law enforcement.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are the penalties for illegal firearm possession in the UK?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Being caught with an illegal firearm can lead to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Up to 5 years<\/strong> in prison for possession without a licence.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Life imprisonment<\/strong> for using a gun with the intent to injure or threaten.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recent cases, like the 2025 West Midlands conversion gang, show courts are issuing <strong>lengthy sentences (8\u201318 years)<\/strong> even for weapon conversion and supply.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How common are gun deaths in the UK?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun deaths in the UK are relatively rare compared to other firearm offences. While there were<strong> over 22,000 firearm-related offences<\/strong> in 2023\u201324, only a small portion involved actual shootings. In fact, around <strong>68% of cases<\/strong> involved firearms being used to threaten rather than being fired. Despite low fatality rates, the <strong>threat of gun violence<\/strong> remains serious, especially in gang-related crimes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crime is changing: not just in scale, but in the way it spreads. 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