WHO needs terrorism abroad when we have local gun-toting thugs in our streets?

The story "Two wounded by air rifle pellets" (March 17) highlights once again the repeated warnings about the threat of irresponsible ownership of airguns.

When will these life-threatening weapons be properly licensed?

Phil Shepherdson,

Chantry Close,

Woodthorpe, York.

Updated: 10:17 Wednesday, March 19, 2003