SIR: There has to be a total ban on handguns, that is the only right and moral answer. The keeping of handguns at gun clubs would be unworkable and highly dangerous. Unfortunately, MPs are more concerned about keeping their seats at the next general election than protecting our children and the wider society.

T Jones

Shelbourne Avenue,

Smithills

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