New attempts to tackle gun crime announced

The transcript discusses the government's cautious approach to gun control, emphasizing the need for people to report illegal firearms. The Home Secretary is keen on making it easier for the public to tip off the police about illegally held guns. Existing proposals allow for firearms to be handed in anonymously through Crime Stoppers or local police. There is a call for an outright ban on replica weapons that can be converted into lethal weapons. Officials stress that this is not an amnesty, and anonymity for those disposing of weapons is crucial. Trial schemes are proposed for areas with acute problems.

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