Hello I'm considering applying for an Air Weapons Certificate, i am a member of a Home Office Approved shooting club, and intend to use an Airrifle range. I dont have a firearms certificate (club has and holds its own rifles) My question is before I make the application and spend the £72, of anyone knows if having no cabinet is a deal breaker, as I am unable to install one, would a trigger lock and locked gun case suffice for an Airgun or is that insufficient with the police ? Thanks

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Looking at picking up a Hausken Mod but they don't appear to have anything between .17 & .243 on their website.

Would using .243 be a viable option as it would be beneficial for other future rifle purchases ?

Other forums don't seem to raise any issues, my biggest concern is whether it might negatively effect my groups with the extra diameter in the baffles

Held my section 1 for hunting/pest control for well over a decade.

Recently applied to my local gun club, heading out soon to sort the paperwork. Now the window shopping can begin.

Considering a lever action possibly. Maybe a semi auto AR style, or alternative.

Does anyone have any recommendations? What have you bought that you enjoy and have seen that you wish you bought.

LBP would also be considered.

Hi All, I've Just Order Some H&N Hornet .177 But For Some Reason They Have Given Me The Pistol Version Which I Didn't Buy. Would I Be Albe To Shoot Them In An Air Rifle Or Should I Send Them Back?

My Ripe policy is up for renewal and has increased significantly despite having no claims. Any advice with other providers?

I’ve been shooting for a little while now with a 28’ O/U and I’ve recently toyed with the idea of buying a 30’ O/U. Is there any noticeable difference between the two? For argument's sake let’s say they both weigh a typical game gun weight of 7lbs 8oz. Is only the manoeuvrability affected? Can the 30’ shoot longer distances?

I’m hoping someone in here can give me some guidance, I’ll be applying for my firearms license in the coming weeks, I’ve got my forms to drop off with the GP next week.

I’ll be applying for a .22lr and more than likely a .308.

I work on farms and estates so the .22 will be for rabbit control and the .308 for deer.

My question is, will I be able to obtain a semi automatic .22 for my first gun, I’ve been told by a few people to just apply for a bolt action for the first time.

Thanks in advance.

Seen Pietta lemat revolvers for sale at auction in Europe, Since it has an additional barrel that is the equivalent to a 16-20g smoothbore shotgun would this not be considered legal? Very curious as it would be a nice addition to my bp revolver collection, but Ive never seen one or known of anyone owning one. Northern ireland btw

Received confirmation of my SGC grant back in the second week of December but still yet to receive anything… just wondering how long others license have taken to arrive once granted?

I would like to get into .22lr shooting. But I'm not really interested in owning a shotgun.

When applying for a FAC, would not having a SGC be a hinderance?

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Maybe this is a stupid question, but am I right in assuming this would this be illegal in the UK?

1. It’s along the same lines as an air pistol/rifle, or much more closely related to those potato cannons you can make with some PVC pipes, hairspray and a small switch, so legal

Or

2. I’m under the impression that while it is an air pistol/rifle, It uses a ‘self contained gas cartridge system’ so something like a brocock, so it’s a firearm, therefore illegal

Again, I’m pretty sure I understand the law here and it’s obviously illegal, or if I’m being daft and misunderstanding it, and it is legal

Just thought I’d ask because IF it is legal, I’d probably have a look at making something like it, e.g. a miniature WW2 AT Gun as the guy has the files for making the rounds and the cannons/howitzers/whatever you want to call them, capable of firing solid rounds

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I’m looking for a 3:4 scaled-down pistol and came across NXModels, but everyone is saying they’re dropshippers. Does anyone know an actual site where I can order one at the original price?

Long story short, I've got an old Baikal SXS I'm considering selling to buy a new Mossberg 590, I'm torn between the 590 Mariner or Persuader. The Persuader is the cheaper of the two however that won't deter me from either, aside from the finish on the Mariner and the heat shield on the Persuader what us the difference and which is better?

I'll be honest I'm considering the Persuader over the Mariner due to its 'tacti-cool' factor with the heat shield and all black furniture.

If the 590 is rubbish please tell me then I'll consider finding a 870 or something similar to buy.

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I really enjoy shooting clays but would love to go to a shotgun range with various different types of targets to lay waste too! Do this exist in the UK, is it even allowed? I have a semi auto and a pump and while there is a certain snobbery at some clay grounds when using these, im looking for a place where they are enjoyed for what the are.

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Today I ordered these grips https://estore.beretta.com/en-gb/product/left-grip-with-plate-84f-84fs-C76902 (which I intend to put on my air pistol, but due to the nature of my question I figured this would be the better sub to ask it in)

So a few hours after placing the order I wanted to make sure that these are actually legal to import, and while my research shows that it will probably be fine, I just want some confirmation from a human that I wont be getting into trouble over something like this.

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In order from top to bottom:

• Tippmann Arms M4 Elite .22 LR + Holosun Magnifier & Red Dot
• Schmeisser SP15 in .223/5.56 + Sig Saur BDX 6.5-20x52mm
• Schmeisser SP9 in 9mm + Sig Saur Tango-MSR 1-6x24mm
• Typhoon F12 Semi-Auto Shotgun
• Grand Power K22 Long Barrel Pistol + Vortex Defender XL Red Dot

Just had a 22 WMR rifle slot added to my ticket and will be ordering a Tippmann M4 in 22 WMR next week and hoping to buy a Eotech Red Dot for it when money allows

Whats your favourite?

I’ve been offered one with lots of goodies for a very fair price.

Am I gonna wish I’d not bothered?

I can’t really afford a walther gold cup or k22 or similar yet but would like to get into the LBP world

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I currently have an over and under as well as a sub 12ft/lbs airgun which I shoot regularly. I have permission for rabbiting on around 15acres of land which I hope to expand to around 25 acres soon.

I am looking at getting an FAC for assistance with knock down power for the rabbits at longer ranges as currently I am only using the sub 12ft/lbs air gun. I have been shooting for basically my whole life but I am wondering what things I can do to aid my application as my rifle experience is next to none excluding sub 12ft/lb air guns.

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So I heard today that when you apply for a Firearms grant through out local team's online process that it now requests the Club Secretary's Name, email address and a phone number. It doesn't let you progress the application without it.

While I am aware as part of the application you need to have passed your Probation in a Home Office Approved Club and are now a full member which is checked, this is the first I heard of being unable to progress an online application without the Club Secretary's phone number.

Has anyone else had any experience of this?

Do i need a license for this rifle? ive googled and getting confused. I am surprised the website would let me buy a rifle if i would need a certificate for it?

edit: Yes, i live in scotland - emailed to cancel immediately. The order is still in processing, so hopefully its not made any progress if at all. Bit of a dumb move from me. Is it likely the police will be in contact with me over this?

Has anyone had a straight barrel modified to have the classic M4 profile?

Just wondering what this sort of work would cost including refinishing?

Does it need to be reproofed after?

I live in the north of England and have just been asked to join a pal for a session of duck shooting on a pond on his farm. I shoot clays mostly with a 12 bore o/u but have an old A302 Beretta semi auto.

My question is what sort of cartridge load should I get for flighting? I'll probably use the Beretta. I generally use 24 gramme 7 shot lead cartridges for the clays but I wonder if I should look for something more powerful?

Got myself an air rifle a couple weeks back after I hadn't shot for years. I've been loving it and now I want a pistol as well. What a rabbit hole this could turn out to be.

I've been looking at the Reximex Mito, it looks really good for the money. Anybody here running one?

The one predicament I face? Well, both are the same price - but do I get the synthetic where a stock is included, or, do I get the one with a lovely walnut grip for freehand shooting and add a fully adjustable or folding stock from Bob P) for an extra £100? The stocks look superb, anybody have one? Worth the extra expenditure?