New Guide on Firearms Licensing Law

[Tiff]

I'm just doing my second FAC/SGC renewal and came across this new (to me anyway) document:

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/246643/Guidance_on_Firearms_Licensing_Law.pdf

[MrCetrizine]

That is very interesting. Must be new as it mentions 3D printed guns.

Nice to see it lists A-Max and SMK by name as non-expanding.

It is much clearer and more comprehensive than the old one.

[Tiff]

I'm still reading through it, but if I'm reading sections 10.6 /10.7 correctly, does it mean I may not have another interview at renewal?

[MrCetrizine]

Could be, I only recently got my first FAC and my FLO said he may see me in 5 years or it might be 10.

[Tiff]

13.49"Long-barrelled revolvers, long-range pistols, section 1 shotguns and full bore rifles designed or adapted to fire ammunition capable of discharging projectiles at muzzle energies greater than 10,000 foot pounds may not be borrowed at a range for use by other club members."

 

So does that mean long barrelled pistols i.e. TSC or LMR 1911's .22's CAN be used by other club members?

 

 

Also new additions that especially apply to members of this forum:

 

Large cartridge firearms

13.57 High energy, large cartridge rifles subject to section 1 (bolt action or straight pull) e.g. those using the .338 Lapua Magnum and the .50 Browning Machine Gun (BMG) cartridges, may be sought by some applicants for long range target shooting. Applications for such rifles for target shooting should be conducted on the same basis as other rifles.

 

 

13.78 Some target shooting events where fire and movement is conducted on field firing ranges may require the use of sound moderators, for example, where hearing protection may impede the shooter and where voice commands need to be heard or given by the shooter for safety and continuity.

 

Sections 18.14-18.21 on 'Ranges' make interesting reading.....

 

Chapter 30 is also very new...