Following recent changes to firearms legislation, Equity is alerting members to several blank-firing models that are now prohibited. These models have often been used in the arts and an amnesty is currently in place, allowing them to be surrendered without risk of prosecution.
We have recently received information from the Metropolitan Police about changes in Firearms legislation, that may affect items held by members or by organisations members work for. Several additional models of blank firers – Bruni models, commonly used within the arts – have now been classified as prohibited under the Firearms Act 1968, as they have been assessed and ‘readily convertible’ under section 1(6) of the Firearms Act 1982.
This follows the February 2025 amnesty relating to Turkish-manufactured blank firers (Ekol, Retay, Blow, and Ceonic). A new amnesty specifically covering Bruni-manufactured blank firers has begun and will run throughout February 2026. Possession after the amnesty ends may result in prosecution.
Which models are newly prohibited?
The following Bruni models are now prohibited:
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8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 92 blankfiring selfloading pistol
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8mm PAK Bruni BBM New Police blankfiring selfloading pistol
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8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 96 blankfiring selfloading pistol
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8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model “GAP” blankfiring selfloading pistol
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.380R (9mmK) PAK Bruni BBM ME Ranger singleaction blankfiring revolver
Why Have These Items Been Prohibited?
Blank firers can be legally purchased in the UK by over18s, provided they are not readily convertible into a livefiring weapon. Although these models feature fully blocked barrels and are designed only to discharge blank cartridges, they can in fact be converted using common tools.
They have also been linked to criminal use, often being painted to closely resemble real firearms. As a result, importers and retailers have been instructed to cease trading these models, and Border Force will seize any future imports.
What is the current amnesty?
An amnesty for Bruni blank firers is already underway and continues throughout the month of February. During this period, these items may be surrendered without risk of prosecution.
In London during this period, the Metropolitan police will also accept any blank ammunition and Turkish models that may have been missed during the first amnesty. If you are based outside of London, please check with your local force.
How do I surrender blank Firers?
In London: If you possess a small number of these items, you may surrender them at your local police station. If you possess more than five, the Metropolitan police can arrange a collection at a date and time convenient for you. For advice, to notify the Metropolitan police or to arrange a collection with the Metropolitan Police District, please contact: TVBF-AMNESTY@met.police.uk
Outside of London: Please contact your local police force by calling 101 for advice and information.
Important information
There is no compensation is available for surrendered items.
Possession after the amnesty ends may result in prosecution.
The amnesty is in place across England in Wales. Information about this amnesty in Scotland is available here. In Northern Ireland, PSNI Firearms and Explosives Branch information is available here.
Further Information is available at:
