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  1. CharlieT
    I know this subject has been debated many a time, and despite the latest "suggestion/definition" still remains a little grey in my mind, as no precedent has been set (as far as I'm aware), hence my "tiny bit grey", . #2 Regardless of that, getting permission in writing or verbally (from whoever that may be) makes no difference as you say! Like much English usage, it is never 100% until tested in court. I believe though that the HO are in the process of making the definition of Section11 (5) less "grey" as you call it. However, in this instance, I feel the problem is with with th
  2. CharlieT
    This very subject has been discussed by FELW where it was reported that the term Occupier, although not tested by the court, has been defined by the Home Office is respect of firearms licensing and I quote from FELWG minutes. Definition of Occupier Graham Widdicombe (HO rep. on FELWG) referred to the difference between a right and permission. A right is set out in law, whereas permission is more informal and can be given either verbally of in writing. Interpretation is that permission that permission is given from one person to another who knows the person and is NOT passported throug
  3. CharlieT
    Why not fit a cabinet in your caravan and get your own rifle.
  4. CharlieT
    Maybe you ought to take a Barrister's opinion, on the matter. The Law Commission did in 2015 in a report reviewing Firearms Licensing (although it does concentrate heavily on antique and converted firearms, but nevertheless touched on the weight given to Firearms Guidance): http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Firearms_and_the_Law_R-Fortson_090715.pdf Section 4.20: You will of course have noted that the report is the view of the writer and not that of the Law Commission itself. In the context of this thread it means nothing. I'm trying to stop this
  5. CharlieT
    Maybe you ought to take a Barrister's opinion, on the matter. The Law Commission did in 2015 in a report reviewing Firearms Licensing (although it does concentrate heavily on antique and converted firearms, but nevertheless touched on the weight given to Firearms Guidance): http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Firearms_and_the_Law_R-Fortson_090715.pdf Section 4.20: You will of course have noted that the report is the view of the writer and not that of the Law Commission itself. In the context of this thread it means nothing.
  6. CharlieT
    Yes, it's what I always do. Saves being without one.
  7. CharlieT
    I've had a HMR since they first came out, I guess about 12/13 years ago and have fired many thousands of rounds without a problem. Yes, there are the odd split necks, but I just ignore them as they have never caused a problem, after all it's only a quirk of the manufacturing process.
  8. CharlieT
    And of course, one has to ask, does.22rf ammo expand. I've never really noticed any difference when shooting rabbits with solid or so called hollwpoints.
  9. CharlieT
    I truly can't see what your problem is. As with all S1 firearms, you are required to demonstrate your good reason to posess. If your applied for one stating your good reason to posess a S1 shotgun is for "practical" shooting, then surley you must expect to prove that you are a member of a club that holds practial shotgun events or are a personal member of the UKPSA thereby giving acess to affilaited grounds on which practical shooting events take place. It's not the joining of a club or membership of the UKPSA as I will be doing both, it's the being forced to do so and told its a l
  10. CharlieT
    I truly can't see what your problem is. As with all S1 firearms, you are required to demonstrate your good reason to posess. If your applied for one stating your good reason to posess a S1 shotgun is for "practical" shooting, then surley you must expect to prove that you are a member of a club that holds practial shotgun events or are a personal member of the UKPSA thereby giving acess to affilaited grounds on which practical shooting events take place.
  11. CharlieT
    From your conversation with your FEO, do you think perhaps your FEO got the impression that you were enquiring about you target shooting rather than buying solids for general use. If this is the case, then your FEO would have been correct in saying that you can't take part in target shooting unless your FAC is so conditioned and you can't get it conditioned for target shooting unless you are a member of a club. I don't understand? How can I not be able to take part in target shooting unless my FAC is so conditioned? What if, as with many of the probationary members I have no FAC at all
  12. CharlieT
    So you're saying if for Practical Shotgun we can be forced to join an organisation whose policies we many not agree with? I understand having to be a member of a club which has practical shooting as an activity, but to be forced to join an organisation whom itself say no one should be forced to join it seems a little odd? It's not just odd. it's untrue. You obviously know far more than I to call me a liar. However, the Home Office approved conditions for the police to use state that it is so. See quote below. I say it again, the OP will need to be, as his FEO stated ei
  13. CharlieT
    It will depend on what reason you put down to acquire the S1 shotgun. If you put down vermin control, then he's wrong, however, if you put down practical shotgun then he's right.
  14. CharlieT
    From your conversation with your FEO, do you think perhaps your FEO got the impression that you were enquiring about you target shooting rather than buying solids for general use. If this is the case, then your FEO would have been correct in saying that you can't take part in target shooting unless your FAC is so conditioned and you can't get it conditioned for target shooting unless you are a member of a club.
  15. CharlieT
    Your local Tikka dealer will be able to order one from GMK, who are the UK importer.
  16. CharlieT
    Like you, I'm a sheep farmer. I have a .17Hornet, .204, .222 and a .243 all set up for foxing. What do I take with me everyday, why the .17 Hornet of course, it fits the job nicely. I've taken out foxes up 250 yds and crows to 300 with no problems. What more could you want.
  17. CharlieT
    I'm afraid that is utter tosh. In 50 years I've never had or known anyone who has. The most common cause is cant, caused by incorrect scope allignment, too higher mounts or tilting (canting) the rifle slightly when firing. 1 degree of cant will move the lateral poi by 1"
  18. CharlieT
    No they don't, or should I say should not. A correctly set up rifle should not produce a lateral bullet placement as distance increases.
  19. CharlieT
    Is there a chance that the rifle was canted slightly to the left. This would produce the results you experienced.
  20. CharlieT
    You really need to have a read of this............. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/417199/Guidance_on_Firearms_Licensing_Law_v13.pdf Page 49 refers to the law regarding young people and appendix 4 gives a simple summary of age restrictions.
  21. CharlieT
    18.
  22. CharlieT
    No, different rules for shotguns. The borrower may be any age but under 15's must be accompanied by someone over 21 and under 18's must be accompanied by someone over 18.
  23. CharlieT
    Deactivation details can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117802/deactivation-of-firearms-2010.pdf The deactivated firearm must then be submitted to the Proof House for inspection and stamping. Once deactivated it can be removed from your ticket. The simplest way is to get the work done by a gunsmith.
  24. CharlieT
    Just remember that the Proof House will inspect the firearm first and if they think it will fail, they will not put it forward to be proved. Your best bet is to explain your requirement to the proof House who may be able to steer you in the right direction. In simple terms what you need is a blown up shotgun that has been deactivated and, as such, bears the correct proof marks.
  25. CharlieT
    Yes and it has very many advantages. The requirements and answers to your questions are laid out in the HO Firearms Security Handbook, section 29. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117636/firearms-security-handbook.pdf
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