carrying a air rifle

[1StunnedRabbit 1]

Hi guys, I am looking to join a gun range that is less then a 10 minute walk from my house and was wondering what is the law on carrying a gun that short distance. Obviously it will be in a gun bag. Thanks for your help

[moxy 617]

You will be fine

[toby63 1,236]

that will be ok mate

[Sjt657 191]

If its in a case and your are going from your home to a point where you are shooting I'm pretty sure you could walk even take the bus . Just depends on the local bobbys if they pulled you I have had a bobby go mental when he found a couple of air rifles in the boot he called for ( back up ) and the guy who turned up took one look and sent me on my way when I showed him my gun club membership card. I think it comes down too if they know the law !!

[AirgunGuy 362]

You can carry an air rifle in public place if you have good reason for doing so. If you're walking to your club then that seems like a good reason to me. However, you may get an a......e of a cop that could do you for it and let the courts decide.

 

I would say that if you were seen by the cops then they would with out a doubt stop you and give you a hard time so if it was me personally, i would drive or get a lift...especially if you have to walk through a built up area

[Grayling 56]

I can't see a problem as long as the rifle is in its gunbag with no magazine fitted or the rifle actually loaded.

[moxy 617]

Just to clarify.....

 

There is no legal requirement to carry an air rifle in a gun slip in a public place

 

Just common sense says you do to avoid the possible and unesecerry shite that could happen.

 

In regards to carrying it IN a slip IN a public place, there is feck all anybody can do. Wether your going to the club or to see your nan!!

If your not doing anything wrong. What's the problem?

[AirgunGuy 362]

Just to clarify.....

 

There is no legal requirement to carry an air rifle in a gun slip in a public place

 

Just common sense says you do to avoid the possible and unesecerry shite that could happen.

 

In regards to carrying it IN a slip IN a public place, there is feck all anybody can do. Wether your going to the club or to see your nan!!

If your not doing anything wrong. What's the problem?

 

You're wrong mate...and not good advice to put on a public forum!!! You can't just throw your rifle over your shoulder and take it for a stroll around town!!!

 

The law states that you have to have "good reason" for carrying a firearm in a public place ie going to a RFD.

[neil82 1,006]

Just to clarify.....

 

There is no legal requirement to carry an air rifle in a gun slip in a public place

 

Just common sense says you do to avoid the possible and unesecerry shite that could happen.

 

In regards to carrying it IN a slip IN a public place, there is feck all anybody can do. Wether your going to the club or to see your nan!!

If your not doing anything wrong. What's the problem?

 

You're wrong mate...and not good advice to put on a public forum!!! You can't just throw your rifle over your shoulder and take it for a stroll around town!!!

 

The law states that you have to have "good reason" for carrying a firearm in a public place ie going to a RFD.

not Moxy thats wrong there, if you are over eighteen and have ANY good reason to be carrying it, your not breaking the law, just leaving yourself open to any plod that wants to give you a hard time, that means covered or not

[Grayling 56]

Just to clarify.....

 

There is no legal requirement to carry an air rifle in a gun slip in a public place

 

 

Wow, didn't know that, I do remember back in the late 70's I often walked from my mothers house in Liverpool with my old Sussex Armoury Jackal Hi-Power slung over my shoulder to the local allotment gardens where my first ever pest control permission, where I kept Rat and Feral Pigeon numbers in check for the plot owners. The local beat Bobbie back then would often join me in the ''plots'' and kill a few cans, nothing was ever said, by any one re my unsleeved Jackal. I wouldn't dream of attempting that now though.

[moxy 617]

Very grey area unless its a section 1 firearm

 

A reasonable excuse is very debatable.

[moxy 617]

However section 37 makes for some reading

[Sjt657 191]

And this is the problem if we don't fully know the law or not sure how its interpretated then neither will the plod that pulls you ... As some one sad earlier best take the car don't draw to much attention .

[Lewis Ste 245]

As Neil said as long as your over 18 and on your way to the shooting club that should be a reasonable excuse

[lighthunter 81]

I can't see a problem as long as the rifle is in its gunbag with no magazine fitted or the rifle actually loaded.

thats a good point grayling'never have a loaded magazine in your gun slip,or a single pellet in the gun,your asking for trouble.can be deemed as ARMED.