It is an unfortunate fact that "Gun control" has been taken to an excess in Britain.
The 'law abiding' cannot have guns. (The British Olympic team could usually win an event or two in the past, but "Gun Clubs" are now illegal)
Unfortunately, the laws brought in deny citizens of "good standing" the right to own (or hold) guns. This has no effect on the criminal community who hold illegally purchased guns, which would never have been registered, even under the old system.
The result is that the only people who hold guns are those who Will misuse them.

If anyone can explain the logic in this, I would be grateful (and amazed)