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  1. CharlieT
    Come on Charlie......... The circumstances of that are nowhere close to letting go with a starting pistol in a Public Park, and the Judge basically told everyone to ***** off, and stop wasting his time and public money! Actually, the circumstances are pretty similar. The two women were arrested, charged, prosecuted and found guilty of having an imitation firearm, a starting pistol, in a public place. It was only on appeal that the case was quashed and the Appeal Court Judge made the comments you refer to. Had one of the ladies not appealed the conviction, at great
  2. CharlieT
    Although quashed on appeal, these two women were convicted of just such a thing. http://www.ourdogs.co.uk/News/2007/February2007/News090207/gundog.htm
  3. CharlieT
    The simple answer is yes. Although you must remember that any revocation will be made formally in writing and will contain the reasons for such a decision. A decision to revoke will not be taken lightly and would have to be robust enough to stand up, should the certificate holder decide to appeal in court.
  4. CharlieT
    The CPS take the wording of the Firearms Act into account in their prosecution policy and guidance (on selecting the appropriate charge), noting the fact that loaded shotguns and rifles (be they loaded or not) together with ammunition are different beasts, see the last bullet point. Thus the offense is not whether the rifle is loaded or not, but merely that ammunition in one's possession. There may be an overlap between an offence contrary to section 1 or section 2 and section 19 Firearms Act where a person with a firearm or loaded shotgun for which no certificate is held is in a public p
  5. CharlieT
    Common sense indeed, That subtle difference of "whether loaded or not" makes a big difference, along with the possession of ammunition regardless of whether it's in the rifle or not. I dare say whilst traveling in your vehicle from one piece of land to another with a loaded magazine in your pocket and a rifle also in the vehicle would be a "reasonable exuse", can't say I'd like to explain that to a Magistrate though. Possession of a firearms certificate and using/carrying a firearm in connection with its use provides the "reasonable excuse".
  6. CharlieT
    Section 19 of the Firearms Act is quite specific on the matter of carrying firearms in a public place and is the definitive legislation on the matter. 19Carrying firearm in a public place.A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (the proof whereof lies on him) he has with him in a public place [F45(a)a loaded shot gun, (an air weapon (whether loaded or not), (c)any other firearm (whether loaded or not) together with ammunition suitable for use in that firearm, or (d)an imitation firearm.] The act defines a public place as so: “public place” i
  7. CharlieT
    The answers are to be found in the Firearms Act, hence my answers are correct.
  8. CharlieT
    Incorrect. The law does not stipulate it must be sleeved, however common sense would suggest it would be better
  9. CharlieT
    A quick google shows that many councils and the like use the following wording............. This example is from the Camden Council tenancy agreement. You must not keep any firearms unless you are legally entitled to hold them. Examples of firearms include air-weapons, shotguns, replicas and de-activated weapons. If you have a legal firearm you must use and store it only in ways the law allows. Personally, I would contact your housing provider and point out that all councils/housing associations, if they have such a "ban", use the above wording and get them to agree that the above is
  10. CharlieT
    This very subject is covered in the Home Office Guidance, a useful read before completing your application. As co-habiting partners are treated as wife/husband then it seems logical that their parents would be treated as in-laws. It states............... 10.12 Members of the applicant’s family may not act as referees. In the absence of a court ruling, ‘family’ is taken to mean the following: wife, husband, mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandparent and mother/father/sister/brother/son/daughter-in-law. Cousins are not regarded as immediate family, b
  11. CharlieT
    More tosh from someone who obviously knows nothing of the modern 6.5x55. There is excellent factory ammunition available, my preference being Norma and Federal. From an owner (for the past 15 years) who has probably used it to shoot more deer with than you will ever see!
  12. CharlieT
    Or this.......................http://www.thirdeyetactical.com/bottom-metal.html Do a Google search for Remington 700 bottom metal and lots will come up.
  13. CharlieT
    You will need the backing of your GP and it will be dependent on the severity, but that said, I have acted as a reference and mentor for a young chap with Asperegrs who was granted both a FAC and SGC. Speak to your GP first, then, if he's happy for you to apply, go for it.
  14. CharlieT
    It will cost a fortune, but try contacting...................http://www.londongunservices.co.uk/index.php?page=import-export
  15. CharlieT
    Hornady 53gr V-max Superperformance are £19.72 and 55gr Varmint Express V-Max £18.35, and 40gr V-Max £20.93
  16. CharlieT
    I presume you mean the staghounds or did you go out with foxhounds.
  17. CharlieT
    No, if using your rifle you are bound by the conditions of your license.
  18. CharlieT
    As a very rough ballpark figure recon to loose 20fps for every inch you chop.
  19. CharlieT
    Legal in England under the exemption set out in section 7 of the Deer Act. Ahh. Hadn't seen that for England. Considering everyone having a right to shoot is the occupier by the latest definition in the Firearms Guidelines, it renders Schedule 2 kind of pointless. (It recommends the definition in S27 Wildlife Act & Countryside Act 1981 be adopted). But interestingly the act is even more specific than that as it lists all the classes of people in addition to the occupier who may do so. This takes away any "grayness" in the term occupier. ACPO for example, say that an occ
  20. CharlieT
    Legal in England under the exemption set out in section 7 of the Deer Act.
  21. CharlieT
    Why, a Foster style slug, which are the ones designed for smooth bore shotguns,are perfectly safe when fired through full choke.
  22. CharlieT
    A rifled12 bore barrel would be S1, try getting one on your ticket ! I have slugs for deer and can achieve 2" groups at 50 yards and 4" at 100yds. You should use slugs with "fins" through a smooth bore as the fins are designed to produce a correct fit and to allow varying degrees of choke.
  23. CharlieT
    Basically because some calibers are more powerful than others.
  24. CharlieT
    Why not? OP says land is passed for all calibres! Because if he has a closed ticket the firearms officer will have to check the land first to approve it However if your friend has an open ticket you could shoot under his supervision as long as you have the permission from farmer No he can't, he has to adhere to the conditions written on his own certificate, not his mates.
  25. CharlieT
    Have a look at this..........http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.html
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