On 2 September 2025, the National Crime Agency (NCA) issued a cease-and-desist order requiring all retailers to immediately stop trading certain Bruni blank firing imitation firearms manufactured in Italy. As a result, the following five top or side-venting Bruni models are now illegal to own:

8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 92 – blank firing self-loading pistol
8mm PAK Bruni BBM New Police – blank firing self-loading pistol
8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 96 – blank firing self-loading pistol
8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model ‘GAP’ – blank firing self-loading pistol
.380R (9mmK) PAK Bruni BBM ME Ranger – single-action blank firing revolver

The amnesty for these Bruni blank firers has now been announced. It is scheduled to take place across the month of February, commencing on 1 February and ending on 28 February 2026. You will not face prosecution if you hand in any of the above listed blank firers at a police station before 27 February 2026.

All Police Forces in England and Wales are aware of this activity and will be prepared to accept hand-ins of the relevant Bruni blank firers during this period.

After the amnesty ends, possession of these firearms may lead to prosecution and imprisonment if convicted.