"Maybe he thought this remark to be amusing, but I think it is very disrespectful to compare a poll among 1, 513 British inhabitants of the islands, which was a publicity stunt that has no legal effect, no legal grounds, " she told BBC Radio 4's PM programme.

BBC: Falkland Islander June Besley-Clarck

The National Rifle Association has dismissed Bloomberg's anti-gun campaign over the years as a publicity stunt and said last week that tighter laws would have no effect on public safety and crime.

WSJ: Experts back NYC's link of gun laws, lower crime