The PH Gun Cabinet - Shooting Matters
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RedLeicester said:
... Additionally your...physical health
Ecky thump I'm not going to have to do shuttle runs am I? I'm assuming this is more, make sure there's no history of fainting / unexplained blackouts or something?I'm just about to start my FAC application as I've passed my local rifle club's probation. They're thinking it could be 1-2 months from a timing perspective (Surbiton / SW London)
Mannginger said:
RedLeicester said:
... Additionally your...physical health
Ecky thump I'm not going to have to do shuttle runs am I? I'm assuming this is more, make sure there's no history of fainting / unexplained blackouts or something?I'm just about to start my FAC application as I've passed my local rifle club's probation. They're thinking it could be 1-2 months from a timing perspective (Surbiton / SW London)
However that was before the recent change regarding medical report from doctors, so not sure what effet, if any, that will have on timings?
RedLeicester said:
Good news on the health and record, less useful on the familial front - referees may not be either current or former serving officers. Or family!
Oh and given you're in Scotland, expect your cert to take more of the months to process than weeks.
Oh and given you're in Scotland, expect your cert to take more of the months to process than weeks.
Edited by RedLeicester on Tuesday 9th August 17:58
Do you not mean serving Police officers? My ref is a serving army Lt. Col.
Mannginger said:
RedLeicester said:
... Additionally your...physical health
Ecky thump I'm not going to have to do shuttle runs am I? I'm assuming this is more, make sure there's no history of fainting / unexplained blackouts or something?I'm just about to start my FAC application as I've passed my local rifle club's probation. They're thinking it could be 1-2 months from a timing perspective (Surbiton / SW London)
RedLeicester said:
Cabinet can be anything from £30 on ebay to £2000 for some fur lined mahogany monstrosity. You can install it yourself, depending on the mood of the police officer / FAO attending, it may or may not be inspected to ensure it's attached to an outside wall as it should be.
This is often quoted but actually it just has to be fastened to any secure point. Wall or floor joists are fine as are internal walls, depending on their construction.Installation advice from the home office Gov.uk website:
• Any security device should be securely
fixed to the fabric of the building.
• For preference it should be in a room or area
that does not have direct access to the outside
of a building.
• It should not be in a garage, shed or other
outside building, except in certain circumstances.
• When considering large or heavy gun cabinets,
you should consider the load bearing strength of
your floors.
• Wherever possible, it should be fixed to a wall
that is built from bricks or concrete blocks or to
the floor.
• The container should be out of sight (unless the
firearm is held for display purposes). If it is in a
corner, it is more difficult for a thief to attack it.
• You should avoid fixing the container near any
heat
source.
V10SWC said:
SGC from Lancashire took from application date first week of January and received cert early July.
I was told at my visit that if I was to apply in July 16 then it would most certainly not even be looked at till February 17 at the earliest due to back logs and being under staffed.
And Scotland is similarly messed up, if not worse. Renewals and even one-for-one's measured in many months.I was told at my visit that if I was to apply in July 16 then it would most certainly not even be looked at till February 17 at the earliest due to back logs and being under staffed.
NinjaPower said:
I don't insure my shotguns specifically.
I presume they are covered on my house insurance.
Even if they did get stolen and weren't covered I wouldn't particularly be too upset. It's not like I have a pair of £50,000 Purdeys or something...
Same. Mine cost me 200 quid, 37th hand or something.I presume they are covered on my house insurance.
Even if they did get stolen and weren't covered I wouldn't particularly be too upset. It's not like I have a pair of £50,000 Purdeys or something...
carinatauk said:
Hi, what do people do for insuring their shotgun? house insurance or specific?
Also BASC or CPSA?
If I have missed it previously, apologies in advance
I use BASC. They have a good level of cover for guns, equipment and vehicles. Many game shoots will insist you have cover before you attend a day with them, I certainly wouldn't be without it.Also BASC or CPSA?
If I have missed it previously, apologies in advance
Nick_MSM said:
Collected my first shotgun yesterday, a 2014 Silver Pigeon 1. Very happy with it, shooting really well - might even have another go this afternoon!
lovely action, i have a SP too. they really loosen up after a few thousand cartridges and have a lovely smooth open. enjoy!
z4RRSchris said:
Nick_MSM said:
Collected my first shotgun yesterday, a 2014 Silver Pigeon 1. Very happy with it, shooting really well - might even have another go this afternoon!
lovely action, i have a SP too. they really loosen up after a few thousand cartridges and have a lovely smooth open. enjoy!
I have a "pair" of 686s, one 12 the other a 20bore. Paid to have them fitted, that was a good investment too.
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