Anybody here own a licensed firearm?

Dabbles said:
There is no licence to hold a hand gun in the UK. The only people who can are the armed forces and the armed police. Even then it is VERY unlikely either carry them day-to-day on the street outside of any official capacity.
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In Catford, London I saw police openly carry guns and machine guns on the street. If they can have them why cannot ordinary people. That is a discrimination. =
 
Machine guns have never been legal for civilians to own in the uk, semi automatic full bore rifles were outlawed after the Hungerford massacre in 1987. Pistols were banned following the Dunblane shootings in 1996.
 
arekgreenman888 said:
In Catford, London I saw police openly carry guns and machine guns on the street. If they can have them why cannot ordinary people. That is a discrimination. =
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Discrimination I would MUCH rather see that any idiot possessing a firearm! How many school/university/other gun massacres have happened in the USA in the last 10 years? 20? 30?
 
arekgreenman888 said:
In Catford, London I saw police openly carry guns and machine guns on the street. If they can have them why cannot ordinary people. That is a discrimination. =
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The very fact that you said that tells us everything we need to know about why you should never be allowed a firearm.

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arekgreenman888 said:
In Catford, London I saw police openly carry guns and machine guns on the street. If they can have them why cannot ordinary people. That is a discrimination. =
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No you didn't, you saw them carrying semi-automatic carbines.

They have a lawful authority. Same reason all police officers carry a section 5 firearm, and you can't, and the same reason for an offensive weapon.
 
It is discrimination not allowing citizens who want to be allowed to be armed. Streets of UK are dangerous place. How does one supposed to defend self against an assailant?
 
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arekgreenman888 said:
It is discrimination not allowing citizens who want to be allowed to be armed. Streets of UK are dangerous place. How does one supposed to defend self against an assailant?
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Yes, it IS discrimination. Yes I am thankful it exists, because only the idiots of the world who want to see guns on our streets and use them themselves will be whining about it.

I don't need a handgun or any other gun [because the] 'streets of UK [sic] are dangerous', I don't intend on shooting anyone. By not having guns on the streets mean I am unlikely to be shot myself, accidentally, or on purpose.
 
TehBluebear said:
I'd love to get an old WWII rifle like an Enfield or a Kar and go target shooting. Gonna have to seriously look into it when I get a better wage. Only shame is I can't have it mounted on the wall for obvious reasons, unless I got another rifle, decommisioned.

Are there any decent gun clubs in East Lancashire, or maybe Greater Manchester area? I seem to remember having a look around a year or so ago, but couldn't seem to find anything.
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I've shot both the full size Enfield and the carbine no 5 version, pictured. Fantastic rifles although your shoulder doesn't forget the .303 in a hurry.

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Von Smallhausen said:
I've shot both the full size Enfield and the carbine no 5 version, pictured. Fantastic rifles although your shoulder doesn't forget the .303 in a hurry.
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Certainly not the carbine: they were notorious for their recoil (and muzzle flash). You get used to a No4 pretty quickly though. You have to if you want to shoot straight.


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maccapacca said:
No firearm is anything basically more than a shotgun that holds 2 cartridges 3 in a pump / auto, there's loads of variables including air weapons over 6 / 12 ft lb and you can own perfectly usable antique rifles without a license.

Holding a firearms license is pretty much specialist, you have to attend safety courses and have a reason for each firearm you want to own.
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Actually in the eyes of the law, even a sub 12ftlb air rifle is classed as a firearm.
A firearm certificate is required for an air rifle above the 12ftlb legal limit (6ftlb for a pistol)
I would not say holding a license is specialist, you simply need to justify the reasons you wish to posess a firearm.
In my case i required 2 x .22 rimfire rifles (one as a dedicated NV rig), a .17 HMR for longer range work, and a .22 FAC air rifle for close range work around farm buildings. My shotguns (on a seperate certificate) are another matter and you do not need to provide reason for owning each one, only why you wish to own one in the first place and where you will use it / what for?
The local firearms officer will conduct an interview with the applicant to ensure suitability and check details regarding land permissions etc and no training courses are actually required although any previous experience shooting is always a big help when mentioned on the application.
Once a certificate is granted then it will be classed as a closed cert and you may only use the firearm over land which has been authorised by the cheif constable of that force. This remains the case for te first 5 years (normally unless you have a very good reason).
After that, then an open certificate is granted and the owner makes the informed choice regarding suitability of areas to shoot over (as long as they have the land owners permission)
No idea about antique rifles etc as never owned one although if ammunition is available for them then i suspect they will almost certainly need a deactivation certificate.
I would have thought it obvious that you must have a reason for having a firearm with you at any time. unloaded, in a slip or case etc.
It is acceptable to leave a firearm in a vehicle during a trip out as long as adequate steps are taken for security (in the boot out of sight is fine)
Most of the laws surrounding firearms are just common sense and if people need to question them then they are clearly not suited to owning one.
I plan all my shooting carefully, which rifle/shotgun or combination i will be using, firearms in bags in the boot and seperate from ammunition, license and permissions with me at all times.
Tresspass on to land with a firearm bagged and loaded or not is a serious offence, this applies to the full spectrum of what are considered firearms.
 
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