The PH Gun Cabinet - Shooting Matters

[croyde]

Luckily my friend is an American so they let us after checking her paperwork.

Even as a US Citizen you can't rock up at a range on your own, unless a known member, as there have been cases of people using them as 'suicide booths'.

[Pesty]

First time in LA they let me shoot 200 rounds but I had to pay for tuition had a basic 4 hour pistol course was about 25$ iirc very useful. I brought my targets home but the Mrs binned them

But that was at a range used by police somimguess he wanted to check I was safe. Topguy but he was a bit surprised at first.

[Sonic]

Hurrah!!! The phone call finally came from the friendly firearms officer.... interview booked for a couple of weeks time. I shall make sure i have the finest biscuits available

[Sherpa]

Going for a meet at a small arms club tomorrow. Couple of questions:

Any members of the forces keep their firearms in the station armoury and not have a cabinet at home? When I apply for a FAC, will the officer need to see home arrangements even if it's not kept there?

[FurtiveFreddy]

You can designate an armoury as the place you keep your firearms without having secure storage in your home, if that's your situation.

[Sherpa]

Yeah, that's my plan, the armourers are happy to keep it for me.

I'm guessing it's down the officer if he wants to actually see the armoury or not?

[FurtiveFreddy]

If it's in the same area, he probably knows it already if others do the same.

[Sherpa]

Good stuff, thanks for your help FF.

[johnbaz]

Hi all

I bought a PP700 PCP Pistol a few weeks ago, They don't come with sights but I had a pistol scope doing nothing so I bolted it on!!



It's quite a big pistol compared with many of my other ones!

Size comparison with a Crosman 600 semi auto..



But the Crosman Skanakar dwarfs it!!



I also bought a couple of American multi pumpers from the Melbourne vintage airgun fayre!!

A Crosman mod147 (.177) and a Sheridan Blue Streak (.20)..





The Crosman came with it's original box which is in excellent condition!!




HAGWE..


John

[Wobbly]

[quote=aeropilot
Just love the 1911 - would love to consider a vintage WW1 dated one here in UK on Section 7.3 but it's a lot of hassle/paperwork etc.

Edited by aeropilot on Wednesday 11th May 16:06

[/quote]


The paperwork involve in acquiring a section 7.3 is a little tricky, but well worth the hassle.

[Mr Trophy]

I have the most ridiculous question. Police coming round tonight to check the cabinet. I assume I can just wear "comfys" or should I have a shirt on?

[FurtiveFreddy]

Mr Trophy said:

I have the most ridiculous question. Police coming round tonight to check the cabinet. I assume I can just wear "comfys" or should I have a shirt on?

I think the Home Office guidelines suggest applicants should wear 'smart casual' attire

Just don't wear a stripey shirt and hide any bags labelled 'swag' in a cupboard.

Seriously, though you just don't want to come across as a lunatic. If your "comfys" look like this, then maybe a shirt would be better...

[Mr Trophy]

FurtiveFreddy said:

Mr Trophy said:

I have the most ridiculous question. Police coming round tonight to check the cabinet. I assume I can just wear "comfys" or should I have a shirt on?

I think the Home Office guidelines suggest applicants should wear 'smart casual' attire

Just don't wear a stripey shirt and hide any bags labelled 'swag' in a cupboard.

Seriously, though you just don't want to come across as a lunatic. If your "comfys" look like this, then maybe a shirt would be better...

So a fk the Police t-shirt is out the question then?!

I'll play it safe and keep my work suit on!

[bayleaf]

Mr Trophy said:

I have the most ridiculous question. Police coming round tonight to check the cabinet. I assume I can just wear "comfys" or should I have a shirt on?

I think PH has finally overtaken mumsnet with this comment. Wow, a genuine 'what should I wear' question.

[Pesty]

Just wear what you normally do.

I'll be in my pants

[GravelBen]

Pesty said:

I'll be in my pants

Well it might be a tad awkward if you aren't wearing any pants...

[Saddle bum]

Jock strap and spats will do. But a liberal dose of Hoppes No9 in lieu of aftershave will get them interested.

[Bill]

And don't forget: "This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for killing, this is for fun."

[Saddle bum]

Bill said:

And don't forget: "This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for killing, this is for fun."

With the actions, of course...............

[croyde]

Full combat gear with chest, shoulder and thigh holsters. Flak jacket and a necklace of fake ears covered in tomato sauce.