Thread: Gun license stuff.

Thought I'd stick a bit in here about what's now required in the uk as we are supposed to have the tightest gun laws in Europe. Application now cost £56 and can take four to five months. You have to have good reason to own a firearm Shotgun application is separate. Shotguns are limited to three shot unless on your firearms certificate. There are no Automatics allowed. Semi automatic .22 rimfires are accepted but no centre fires. You cannot own a firearm unless you have the land to shoot it on and this land has to be approved. Flat land no backstop,anywhere near a public footpath, road, etc is not going to get approval. It says on your returned certificate what the firearm is to be used for it control of deer, fox etc if you fail to ask for fox on a calibre then you are not allowed to use it on them. Bloody daft if your in 1000 acre Forrest with your 30:06 and mr fox steps out then and it's not on your certificate then ? If you don't ask for humane killing ie: deer,cow,dog hit by a car lying in the road then you would be breaking the law by shooting it and believe me someone has been done for it and lost his fac for doing it. You now have to have two referees of good character. You have to supply the name of your Doctor and allow Police to get in touch with them. Your home will be visited to check storage it gun safe and separate bolt and ammo safe. If it's your first time application you will be required to have a mentor which is supposed to be someone with experienced at handling firearms. You are told how many rounds you are allowed to keep for each calibre and they take a very dim view if your over your limit on inspection. Renewal is five yearly. You can't make jokes about defence and you would never even threaten to shoot anyone. There is a test that can be taken in UK run by BASC and deer society which covers deer species,shooting seasons, the Law regarding firearms. Recognition of species and a shooting test. Safety plays a big part in the test. The law encourages this to taken and I expect in years to come it may even be required if your to obtain an FAC. If you are leasing land then insurance companies often require it. Jobs for the Boys.