A new BBC documentary examines the lasting impact of the Dunblane school shooting, which occurred in March 1996 and resulted in significant changes to British gun legislation.

The shooting at Dunblane Primary School in Scotland resulted in the deaths of 16 children and their teacher. The tragedy shocked the nation and prompted widespread calls for stricter gun control measures.

In the aftermath of the shooting, the UK government implemented a comprehensive ban on handguns, marking one of the most significant changes to British firearms legislation in modern history.

The documentary charts the connection between the tragic events at Dunblane and the subsequent policy changes that followed. The film explores how the shooting served as a catalyst for major reforms to gun ownership laws in Britain.

The Dunblane shooting remains one of the most significant school shootings in British history and continues to influence discussions about gun control and school safety measures in the UK.