DL. Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I am the proud owner of a Tikka M695, really like the rifle, and want to use it well into the future, the only potential issue being spare parts. I placed an order with a well known distributor/importer for a spare replacement firing pin. They needed a faxed copy of my FAC before they would authorise the order. I questioned this, all be it willing to oblige, however I maintained that as firing pins are not pressure bearing parts they shouldn't need to be subject to FAC authority. The response was the police had requested that they check customers FACs before they sell firing pins. What is the consensus? I don't particularly mind either way, but thought it to be a bit officious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'm cool with it to be honest. It's the world we live in, so go along with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Given the number of "deactivated" firearms I've seen on the continent that are fully functional except the firing pin, I can see the point of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'm not condoning people breaking the law, I don't however think there is a legal requirement to see an FAC before purchase, and am against any encumbrance of lawful firearms holders going about their business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Do the guidlines allow an 'overarching concern for public safety' to come into play ? Seems sensible really,if they do. Mr C's point seems to underline this possibility,quite specifically.....though you will have the rifle on FAC? If the firing pin is not broken.....well,what 'should' be done? As Mark implies,we live in complex times..... gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I got one for my M595 from the importer through my local gun shop. I rang the importer first to discuss how it was sold as I only wanted the pin, and they called it an "assy". As it turned out, Tikka only supply the "assy", which includes almost everything apart from the bolt body, for £60. No-one asked to see my FAC............ H/Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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