Summary
Campaigners in the UK want to stop selling catapults to people under 18. They are worried that young people use them to harm animals and people. The government is reviewing laws about catapult use, as they are not currently illegal to own or carry in public.
Key Facts
- Campaigners want a ban on selling catapults to people under 18.
- Wildlife charities report young people using catapults to injure animals and people.
- Catapults can cause serious injuries, similar to being hit with a brick.
- Catapults are popular with anglers who use them legally for fishing.
- Injuries from catapults can potentially cause blindness or brain damage.
- Current laws in the UK do not consider owning or carrying catapults illegal.
- Some officials believe catapult carriers should prove a good reason for having them.
- Campaigners call for stricter regulations on carrying and using catapults in public.
