Anyone part of a gun club?

AlexD333 · 04-09-2014, 13:16

So me and the missus have been speaking, and we have a certain amount of interest in fire arms it seems.

If Anyone has a gun license and or is part of a gun club could you share any info please.

Just found out from my dad that I fired a 357 magnum and a very old russian handgun when I was very young

Also having a main family member around guns when I was young may have been an influence

I'm trying to find out how difficult it is to obtain a certificate, and how difficult it is to buy and maintain your own weapon, I'm sure they cut down on most types of guns many years ago.

Barrbeast · 04-09-2014, 13:48

First off Alex mate - you've got access to the internet so use it!

The gov.uk website has a heap of info on there

I've got a shotgun licence and being part of the farming community and an agricultural lawyer I do actually know a bit about this.

You can get a shotgun licence or a firearms (ie.rifles) licence.

Neither are particularly easy to get but a shotgun licence is a bit easier due to the limited range of shotgun pellets compared with a bullet.

You have to pay a fee (around £40/£50 for a shotgun licence I think) and they have to be renewed every 5 years.

You have to have a good reason for having either type of licence and you will have to identify somewhere where you have permission and will be able to use any shotgun or firearm. You also must operate any gun according to the gun safety rules.

If you plan to own a shotgun or rifle you need to have a lockable and secure gun cabinet installed in your home where the gun is kept when not being used (ammo doesn't need to be secured).

You have to get someone of standing to vouch for you and act as a reference when you apply - as a lawyer I've done this before for clients and friends.

You will get interviewed at your home by the police and they will check the gun cabinet (if applicable). The referee will most likely also be interviewed although usually just over the phone.

If the police are satisfied then they will grant your licence.

You will have to produce the licence every time you purchase a gun or ammo.

Banshee · 04-09-2014, 14:25

I'm a member of BASC but only own and shoot .22 Air Rifles with 12ft/lb

rustic · 04-09-2014, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

...You have to get someone of standing to vouch for you and act as a reference when you apply...

Ah well another dream down the drain...

Even more important not to pick up a criminal record for something simple as say getting a dodgy ***

Lazy-Ferret · 04-09-2014, 15:33

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Originally Posted by rustic

Ah well another dream down the drain...

Paff · 04-09-2014, 16:25

Somehow knowing that Alex has a gun cert makes me feel slightly uneasy

rustic · 04-09-2014, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Paff

Somehow knowing that Alex has a gun cert makes me feel slightly uneasy

I might be going through past posts and deleting some comments too...

AlexD333 · 04-09-2014, 16:38

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Originally Posted by rustic

I might be going through past posts and deleting some comments too...

Lol

I'll have you know I'm a huge softie

Thanks barrbeast for the info

I guess a viable reason for owning a gun would be because I will be part of a club right?

rustic · 04-09-2014, 16:59

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

...I'll have you know I'm a huge softie

I did read something about your floppy idler on the other thread.

Re guns, I had heard that if you are a member of a gun club, and keep the gun on their premises then getting a licence is easier...
but this is from memory...

terrano bob · 04-09-2014, 20:35

gun no

AlexD333 · 04-09-2014, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

I did read something about your floppy idler on the other thread.

Re guns, I had heard that if you are a member of a gun club, and keep the gun on their premises then getting a licence is easier...
but this is from memory...

I walked into that one

Re keeping gun on club that was my thought but my father told me they become crim hotspots if all weapons are stored there. All be it years ago but he was Heathrow firearms for 9 years and met for 24

glock 17 and mp5

doesent look like I'll get to play with those though

firebobby · 04-09-2014, 21:18

Is this since your Jag encounter

AlexD333 · 04-09-2014, 21:21

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Originally Posted by firebobby

Is this since your Jag encounter

Haha no not atall, as much as Sometimes you would love to show them who's boss I would never carry a weapon with me, too risky and definately do not want to serve time.

I believe (if I'm right) it's the same law as driving to and from mot station.

You are only permitted to carry the gun to and from the club

So I'd have to pick my road rage incidents at those very moments

mooseloose · 08-09-2014, 22:41

Used to shoot springers before I went to uni, mainly HFT locally and some UKHFT meets if I could get there! Never moved over to the PCP airguns, too expensive and not as much fun!

Have tried clay pigeon shooting and loved it, the bank didn't though...

Would love to get back into it once I qualify from this place!

Terranoman · 11-09-2014, 21:23

I have several air rifles. Dont belong to a club as we have 2500 acres on the farm here.

04-09-2014, 13:16	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Anyone part of a gun club? So me and the missus have been speaking, and we have a certain amount of interest in fire arms it seems. If Anyone has a gun license and or is part of a gun club could you share any info please. Just found out from my dad that I fired a 357 magnum and a very old russian handgun when I was very young Also having a main family member around guns when I was young may have been an influence I'm trying to find out how difficult it is to obtain a certificate, and how difficult it is to buy and maintain your own weapon, I'm sure they cut down on most types of guns many years ago.

04-09-2014, 14:25	#3
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04-09-2014, 13:48	#2
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	First off Alex mate - you've got access to the internet so use it! The gov.uk website has a heap of info on there I've got a shotgun licence and being part of the farming community and an agricultural lawyer I do actually know a bit about this. You can get a shotgun licence or a firearms (ie.rifles) licence. Neither are particularly easy to get but a shotgun licence is a bit easier due to the limited range of shotgun pellets compared with a bullet. You have to pay a fee (around £40/£50 for a shotgun licence I think) and they have to be renewed every 5 years. You have to have a good reason for having either type of licence and you will have to identify somewhere where you have permission and will be able to use any shotgun or firearm. You also must operate any gun according to the gun safety rules. If you plan to own a shotgun or rifle you need to have a lockable and secure gun cabinet installed in your home where the gun is kept when not being used (ammo doesn't need to be secured). You have to get someone of standing to vouch for you and act as a reference when you apply - as a lawyer I've done this before for clients and friends. You will get interviewed at your home by the police and they will check the gun cabinet (if applicable). The referee will most likely also be interviewed although usually just over the phone. If the police are satisfied then they will grant your licence. You will have to produce the licence every time you purchase a gun or ammo.

04-09-2014, 16:25	#6
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	Somehow knowing that Alex has a gun cert makes me feel slightly uneasy

04-09-2014, 20:35	#10
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	gun no

04-09-2014, 21:18	#12
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Is this since your Jag encounter

08-09-2014, 22:41	#14
mooseloose Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Merseyside Posts: 19	Used to shoot springers before I went to uni, mainly HFT locally and some UKHFT meets if I could get there! Never moved over to the PCP airguns, too expensive and not as much fun! Have tried clay pigeon shooting and loved it, the bank didn't though... Would love to get back into it once I qualify from this place!

11-09-2014, 21:23	#15
Terranoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 622	I have several air rifles. Dont belong to a club as we have 2500 acres on the farm here.