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Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2012-13

Statistical bulletin on crimes and offences involving firearms recorded by the police in Scotland in 2012-13

Table 13: Age of main accused, where known by main firearm recorded in offences involving the alleged use of a firearm, Scotland, 2012-13

Number & Percentage

Age of Main Accused	Shotgun	Rifle	Pistol/ Revolver	Air Weapon	Imitation	Unidentified	Other	Total
	Main Firearm Recorded¹
15 or under	-	-	-	20	10	-	8	38
16 to 20	1	2	7	27	10	-	12	59
21 to 30	3	4	11	29	9	5	13	74
31 to 40	2	1	7	14	2	3	8	37
41 or over	3	5	4	15	2	2	2	33
Total	9	12	29	105	33	10	43	241

Notes:

1. For further information on the main firearm recorded please see Note 4.4.9.

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