The school shooting that goaded the UK into sensible gun laws

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In March 1996, 30 years ago, a horrific school shooting happened in Dunblane, Scotland, UK. This is the story of how we subsequently got sensible gun laws in place. It wasn't automatic - it took a concerted effort from bereaved parents and others. They even made Tony effing Blair cry.

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC

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