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"After an intruder was found on the grounds of Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow, British officials are looking to further clamp down on the weapons. It isn't clear how often crossbows are used in crimes, though newspaper reports cite one murder committed with a crossbow that happened in 2018."
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Britain’s Crossbow Rules in the Cross Hairs After Windsor Castle Breach (Published 2021)
Britain’s Home Office said it was “considering options to strengthen controls” on the weapons, part of a continuing review, after a man was arrested in castle grounds with one.
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Priti Patel orders review of crossbow laws after Windsor Castle scare
The review was ordered after an intruder was arrested at Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow. Currently anyone over the age of 18 can purchase a crossbow without any checks or a license.
