Residents in Swadlincote and across Derbyshire have handed in 18 blank-firing weapons to police stations during the first three weeks of February 2026. The handover is part of a national safety campaign called Operation Pivot, which allows people to give up specific imitation guns without facing charges before the law changes.
Testing by the National Crime Agency discovered that five models of Bruni blank-firing pistols can be easily converted into lethal weapons. The models being removed from circulation include the Bruni BBM Model 92, New Police, Model 96, Model GAP, and the ME Ranger.
The amnesty runs until February 27, 2026, to help remove dangerous items from the community. According to the Lancashire Police and other forces, anyone found with these specific pistols after the deadline could face a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
Local residents can hand in these items at the enquiry desks in St Mary’s Wharf in Derby, Chesterfield, or Buxton police stations. The Derbyshire Constabulary is encouraging anyone who owns a Bruni replica to check the model and hand it in safely to prevent it from being used for criminal activity.
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