Safe Shooting

[Robin128]

Built this up over the years...if it saves one life, it was worth the effort!

 

I'm trying to keep this thread for reference purposes...please debate under General section if necessary.

 

1. Treat every gun as if it is loaded.

 

2. Avoid alcohol and horseplay when in possession of any gun.

 

3. Never point or fire your gun at anything other than the target. Always make sure that when handed a gun it is open and empty. Know your guns and keep them clean.

 

4. Beware, the bullet may miss the target and hit a non-target, around or beyond the target. In addition, a non-target may pass in front of the target and be hit with a bullet aimed at the target. Furthermore, the bullet may pass through the target and hit a non-target beyond it, so called "over-penetration".

 

5. The likelihood of ricochet is dependent on many factors, including bullet shape, velocity (and distance), target material and the angle of incidence. Ricochets are a common danger of shooting because after bouncing off an object that now deformed projectile poses an 'unpredictable' and serious danger to bystanders, animals, objects, or even the person who fired the shot. If the deformed projectile does hit a bystander or a non-target it can become very dangerous. Instead of cleanly travelling through the "body/object", the bullet can behave more like a hollow point bullet causing a larger wound cavity, or even fragmenting and causing multiple wound channels.

 

Bullets will richochet off stone, other hard objects and rock. Bullets can also richochet off water, be it a pond or puddle, at an angle of incidence between 3-8°. Most bullets will penetrate water at or above 15°. The angle of deflection off water is normally 2-3 times greater than the impact angle, but less than the impact angle of solid objects. Be sure of the type of ground you are shooting on, which may vary throughout the particular farm etc. Remember, a shot may therefore be safe one day and not the next.

In rare cases, ricochets can return to the shooter. This occurs when the object struck possesses enough resistance to withstand the impact of the bullet, and whose surface is perpendicular to the shooter. Some bullets are designed to deform at the nose, which is the main reason for the bullet ricocheting at such an extreme angle and returning in the shooter's direction.

These factors require a gun handler to be sure of both the target itself and anything along the avenue of travel to and beyond the target.

 

6. Do not shoot through hedges/trees etc for fear of destroying something on the other side e.g. another person, farm animal, property, aeroplane/helicopter etc. NB some centre-fire rounds can travel up to 4 or 5 miles, depending on calibre and conditions. It is illegal to shoot within 50ft of the centre of a public highway, without lawful authority or excuse, if as a result a user of the highway is injured, interrupted or endangered. Be sure you can identify the quarry e.g. vermin/game/protected species etc, and have a good site picture and enough light. Aim for a clean kill, not to maim.

 

7. Never leave your gun in an unlocked or unattended vehicle. It is an offence to possess a loaded gun in a public place. Always place the gun out of sight, if within a vehicle. When travelling, always secure your shotgun in a case or protective gun cover. Never travel with a loaded gun. Prove your gun(s) unloaded to others, who will be travelling in the same vehicle as you, before placing in vehicle.

 

8. Only carry with you cartridges that are suitable for the gun you are using at that particular time. Never carry a mixture of sizes of cartridges. (e.g. do not mix 12 and 20 bore). A 20 bore will pass down but stick in a 12 bore shotgun barrel and when someone then loads a 12 bore cartridge on top, firing will be disastrous.

 

9. When shooting clays, never close your gun until you are on the firing mark, and then only when it is your turn to shoot.

 

10. Always carry your gun in a safe manner so that it does not point at anyone or bump into them. A shotgun is best carried open, empty and over your arm. Fixed barrel, e.g. repeaters, self loaders require different methods to show empty.

 

11. When shooting clays, keep your gun pointing down range at all times until you have opened and emptied your gun. Then you may turn and walk off the firing point. With semi-autos, there is some bias against their use against clays. This is mainly out of ignorance of how they function and how they are made safe. Before and after shooting, prove gun barrel breach and magazine empty to referee/shooting friend.

 

12. Always unload your shotgun before moving to the next stance. In the case of DTL. ABT and other disciplines where you move from peg 5 to 1 make sure your gun is empty.

 

13. Do not place any cartridges in your gun until you are ready to shoot, and when clay shooting, instructed to do so by the referee.

 

14. Do not leave your gun unattended at any time. Do not lean you gun against anything where it is insecure and may fall. When passing over fences/gates, unload your gun.

 

15. If fitted with a safety catch make sure your gun is on safe until you are ready to shoot.

 

16. Leave gates the way you found them. Open, rather than climb over gates; if stuck/locked, climb over near gate hangers, not the latch end.

 

17. Return dead quarry to the farmer or dispose of it yourself according to the law. Take home spent cartridges. Dont litter the countryside.

 

18. When shooting over land, make sure that it is approved by the Police for the calibre you are licensed to use. Always contact the owner/tenant on the day of shooting so that he knows you are there and not poachers/trespassers. Find out who is working in which fields, and the location of roads, foot-paths and buildings. Advise him if there are any farm animals injured/loose or any dogs worrying farm animals. Police approval of land depends on the type of open FAC held.

 

19. Always take and use protective clothing (including eye and ear protection), appropriate to the task in hand and prevailing weather conditions. Remember the law regarding knives in public places.

(Criminal Justice Act 1988 & Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006)

It is now ILLEGAL to have any sharply pointed or bladed instrument in your possession, in a public place without good reason or lawful authority.

There is an exemption in law for folding pocket knives. These must have cutting edges of less than three inches and blades which do not lock. However when pocket knives of this type are carried for example in a nightclub, at a school or to a football match they are likely to be viewed as offensive weapons even though the actual knife isnt an offensive weapon in itself.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...7ED46C927D34652

 

Take food and water. Advise wife of where you will be shooting and when you will return that day. Take your charged mobile phone. Also, take first aid kit (in vehicle or with you if on foot far from vehicle). Membership of a shooting organisation like BASC is recommended, for advice, information and legal insurance.

 

20. Keep a copy of permission to shoot from land owner and your firearm certificates with you.

 

21. Unload guns when approached by others and point guns away from them. Use licensed moderators so as not to disturb the public and the land owners.

 

22. The police officers guide to shooters...well worth a read.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...15B521FB03D0766

 

 

NB The Range Conducting Officer (RCO) is in sole charge of everything that happens on the range.

 

COMMON SAFETY RULES

 

All range users are required to sign-in to record books upon arrival.

 

Always treat a firearm as if it were loaded until you have personally certified it to be clear and never trust another persons word that it is clear.

 

Never point a firearm at anyone, even in jest.

 

All firearms shall have breech flags inserted where practicable and/or the bolt removed and/or the action/chamber open whenever they are out of their transit case/bag, but not in actual use.

 

No person may uncase a firearm or move it on/off the firing point until the RCO has given permission.

 

No person may load a firearm until the RCO has given an express command to do so.

 

A loaded firearm must always be pointed in a safe direction i.e. downrange towards the target, always parallel to the ground even when loading.

 

A firearm shall not be pointed at any aiming mark behind the firing point. It is irrelevant whether a breech flag has been inserted or the bolt removed.

 

No person shall walk downrange until all firearms have been cleared, bolts removed or breech flags inserted, or the firearms have been removed from the firing point and cased and the RCO has given an express command to move forward.

 

Once firearms on the firing point have been inspected and the RCO and has given the clear instruction, shooters shall not under any circumstances, touch the firearm again until the RCO has given an express command to do so.

 

Unless authorised by the RCO, only shooters, their coaches and the RCO shall be present on the firing point during the shooting detail.

 

No person may distract a shooter during a shooting detail, except the RCO or a coach.

 

In an emergency, the RCO will use the command STOP STOP STOP to suspend shooting. Upon hearing this command, shooters shall immediately stop shooting, place their firearms upon the firing point and step away from them.

 

Shooters shall only engage targets directly in front of their firing point. Cross shooting will not be permitted.

 

SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES

 

NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE

 

A Negligent Discharge is either a shot fired (whether in a safe direction or not) without the order to fire having been given. Alternatively it may be a shot fired after the order to fire has been given, but in an unsafe direction. A Negligent Discharge will usually arise from a breach of the safety rules and may occur on or off the firing point.

 

RCO Action:

- Make the situation safe.

- The firer may be suspended from further participation and asked to leave the range.

 

The matter shall be reported to the Committee who will decide what action to take.

 

UNSAFE BEHAVIOUR

This constitutes an immediate threat to personal safety, e.g. a loaded firearm being removed from the firing point or someone using a firearm in an aggressive or irresponsible manner.

 

MISFIRES & SQUIB LOADS

 

If a misfire occurs (no ignition of the cartridge propellant) or a squib load is noted (insufficient propellant charge to expel the bullet), the firearm must be held parallel to the ground, pointing at the target butt for a minimum 60 seconds before the bolt or action is opened.

 

EMERGENCIES

 

In any emergency, the RCO will immediately take control as per the NRA Guide to the duties of Range Conducting Officers.

 

Do not leave the firing point until the RCO clears you to do so.

 

Check that the barrel / bore is clear of obstruction before loading.

 

Always keep finger off of the trigger until ready to fire.

 

Always remove bolt from gun when in a vehicle.

 

Avoid contra indicated medicines/drugs when in possession of any gun.

 

 

 

Clay Throwers..

 

Please read in conjunction with the above notes...

 

Clay throwers are safe when used correctly...

 

1. Make sure you are wearing all appropriate safety gear and carry out a risk assessment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.

 

2. Do not allow anyone to stand near to thrower (automatic or manual) when in operation or otherwise. There is a risk that a clay may be launched in the direction of a spectator or shooter. Do not walk in front of thrower as even at 40 metres a clay can cause severe injury. Before moving or adjusting, ensure the throwing arm is in the "safe position" and not primed. There is a risk that the arm may come into contact with operator and others when cocking and releasing, leading to the risk of injury. Use safety guards.

 

3. RCO/Referee to ensure thrower is ideally out of sight from guns and that guns do not point their weapons at the thrower to engage early. Thrower must be placed in such a position that it is impossible to throw a clay at anyone or across footpaths etc. Referee/RCO must ensure that clays cannot land in public areas or in fields where animals are kept. Thrower operator to be placed so that pull instruction/ gun report can be heard without difficulty.

 

4. Make sure automatic thrower really is switched off before making any adjustments or reloading. One of the biggest risks of modern electric clay traps is someone pressing the release button while another is working on a faulty trap. Take the release button with you. Clays must be loaded only when thrower is discharged/isolated.

 

5. Adequate warnings and flags are posted when shoot is in progress.

 

6. Appropriate cartridges (shot and wad material) and clays are used in accordance with the law and competition rules.

 

7. Securing bolts to be checked before operation. Thrower must be properly maintained and serviced.

 

8. Operator must be properly trained and of mature age.

 

9. Horseplay must be avoided.

 

 

 

Do not mix 12 bore and 20 bore cartridges.

 

"Mixing 12 bore and 20 bore cartridges is a very dangerous practice. If a 20 bore

cartridge is loaded into the chamber of a 12 bore shotgun the 20 bore cartridge will slip

down into the forcing cone where it will lodge. When the gun is fired nothing will happen.

Upon opening the gun it will appear that the chamber is empty and the Gun may assume

that he forgot to load the weapon, especially if there is a long delay between loading and firing. A 12 bore cartridge may then be loaded on top of the 20 bore cartridge with

potentially catastrophic results. Each year the Proof Houses are asked to investigate a

significant number of barrel failures occurring as a result of mixing 20 bore and 12 bore

cartridges."

 

 

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/departments/research/publications/information-fact-sheets.cfm

 

 

Security

 

Security of both Firearms and Shotguns is dealt with in Sections 3 and 4 of the Firearms Rules 1998.

 

Firearm Certificates

 

Condition 4 (a)

The firearms and ammunition to which the certificate relates must at all times (except in the circumstances set out in paragraph (B) below) be stored securely so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, access to the firearms or ammunition by an unauthorised person;

 

Condition 4 (B)

Where a firearm or ammunition to which the certificate relates is in use or the holder of the certificate has the firearm with him for the purpose of cleaning, repairing or testing it or for some other purpose connected with its use, transfer or sale, or the firearm or ammunition is in transit to or from a place in connection with its use or any such purpose, reasonable precautions must be taken for the safe custody of the firearm or the ammunition.

 

Shotgun Certificates

 

Condition 4 (a) The wording is exactly as for Firearms, except… access to the guns by an unauthorised person

 

Condition 4 (B)

The wording is exactly as for firearms BUT for firearm read shotgun and note that the condition does NOT include ammunition.

 

AS YOU CAN SEE THE RULES ARE THE SAME FOR BOTH FIREARMS AND SHOTGUNS, EXCEPT FOR SECTION 1 (FIREARMS) AMMUNITION.

 

THERE IS NO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT FOR CABINETS, FOR SEPARATE STORAGE OF S1 BOLTS OR AMMUNITION, NOR SPECIAL LOCKS, HOUSE SECURITY ORBURGLAR ALARMS IN EITHER CASE.

 

Additional advice can be found in the Home Office Security Handbook 2005 available here: http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-an ... lpolicing/

firearms-handbook.pdf

 

Safe-keeping of keys (2005 Handbook)

 

2.59 Only authorised persons should have access to any of the keys for any cabinet etc containing firearms and section 1 ammunition. Care needs to be taken in selecting locations for the storage of keys, particularly any spare sets, to avoid them being discovered and improperly used.

 

Keys

 

6.37 Security arrangements should include a system for ensuring the safe custody of keys, both to display cabinets and the building. As a rule only keys sufficient to enter should be taken from the premises.

 

6.38 Internal keys need to be in a key safe or cabinet that is out of general view and in a secure area.

 

6.39 Keys are to be only issued to authorised persons and never to contractors or outside

agencies.

 

 

 

Home Office Security Handbook 2005

 

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/...ook?view=Binary

 

Cabinets

 

2.1 The security of firearms, section 1 ammunition and shotguns within a dwelling can in most cases be achieved using a cabinet designed for this purpose. New cabinets should conform to the requirements of BS7558 (see Annex C for examples on points of construction). The cabinet should be fixed to the structure and located to frustrate attack or identification by persons visiting the premises. BS7558 was introduced in 1992 but many older cabinets will be built to perfectly satisfactory standards and, if satisfactory, need not be replaced.

 

 

2.2 As an additional level of security, ammunition and easily removable component parts such as rifle bolts etc - may be stored separately from the firearms they fit. This could be either by use of a detached storage container fitted elsewhere in the dwelling, or one built into or onto the firearms cabinet.

 

2.3 Whatever the method of security, it should also involve the physical prevention of access to those firearms by persons who might lawfully occupy the property other than the certificate holder, as well as by intruders. This may be especially important when children are in the premises.

 

2.4 Security should not be located so inaccessibly as to deter the certificate holder from securing his or her guns after use.

 

2.5 Under most circumstances, it is preferable that firearms should be secured within the

occupied part of the structure. Separate, detached buildings, or those attached but having only external access (eg outhouses, garages etc) should not be used unless the levels of security warrant it. If used, these could also be protected by an intruder alarm linked to the household.

 

2.6 In some modern houses, thermal block is used for the inner skin of main walls. This does not provide as substantial an anchorage point for security devices as those that can divide integral garages from living areas, for example. (Integral garages mean those built within the dwelling and providi g internal door(s) to the other living areas). Whilst not usually a suitable location, if a garage is secured to the level of recommendations set out in paragraphs 2.36 to 2.46 of this Handbook then this option should be considered. It should, however, be considered as an option only after reviewing all other locations within the inhabited part of the premises.

 

2.7 If the certificate holders dwelling is a mobile home or static caravan, a different set of

security concepts should be adopted (see paragraphs 2.25 to 2.35). These are primarily concerned with the anchorage of the structure. That structure's capability to store items securely may well require an interim layer of security to 'target harden' the unit. It is unlikely that a gunroom can satisfactorily be constructed within such a dwelling or unit of this type.

 

2.8 There is a need to consider other alternatives for unusual firearms such as puntguns, cannon etc. In these cases, such items may be secured in buildings other than the dwelling. Suitable securing points may be required where the situation or construction of such buildings make it necessary. Where possible any removable part that would render the gun inactive should be stored separately.

 

2.9 When advising on the location of any security cabinet, remember that most steel gun

cabinets have a high weight-to-footprint ratio. The average floor loading for a suspended floor on timber joists is 56lbs per square foot. A 9-gun cabinet with a 24" x 12" (608 x 304mm) footprint can be in the order of 126 lbs, which equates to more than a safe average suspended floor fixing location than joist runs. In a loft installation for a cabinet, care needs to be exercised. Not all lofts have joists calculated to include weight loading other than that of the ceiling below. It is not uncommon for joists in lofts to be 40% smaller in cross sections than joists carrying floors. Full use must therefore be made of the support from structural walls carrying such joists. If there is any doubt, the applicant/certificate holder should obtain proper structural advice.

 

2.10 Fixings for security devices form an important part of the overall resistance to attack.

Fastening to timber studded walls should be avoided, unless some additional anchorage can be provided. Floor or roof joists (subject to the previous comments) are acceptable. Walls of brick, concrete or masonry are usually the best bonding materials. It is important that the fixing chosen is correct for that material (eg expanding bolts, chemical anchors, toggle bolts etc). With modern building materials, particularly breeze and thermal block walls, the materials are not particularly suited to normal fixing devices. Any firearm security cabinet etc should be sited out of view from people both inside and outside the building. Securing to suitable building walls within built-in furnishings, eg wardrobes, cupboards, etc can prove effective. Rooms such as lofts and cellars for example, that are unlikely to be visited by casual visitors, are options. However, when recommending such places, it is important to consider whether the environment is suitable.

Extremes in temperature, dampness, condensation etc may militate against such use, as not only could it result in damage to the firearms and ammunition but particularly in damp areas, it may cause erosion of the fixings or the cabinet material, thus reducing its security.

 

2.11 When security devices are being fitted, consideration should be given to varying the

method of fixing. For example, in buildings with only partition internal walls and modern

insulation block lining or random stone walls, it can be perfectly acceptable to fix cabinets

horizontally, as long as appropriate fixing devices are used. This will also assist when fastening into suspended wooden flooring, as it spreads the load more evenly. In this case, coach screws of at least 3/8" (8mm) diameter and not less than 2.5" (63mm) long will provide a suitable anchorage. Such fixings must of course be made into joists and not simply to the floor boarding. Another consideration should be the size and weight of the larger form of gun cabinet or commercial safe. Due to their very weight or size, fixing may be unnecessary in these cases, but they should be located in such a position that would further frustrate removal.

 

Home Office Guidance to the Police 2002 Document...

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...CD197523083F073

 

"Knowledge by an unauthorised person of the location of the keys or to the combination to the locks may lead to a breach of the statutory security condition. In the case of Regina v Chelmsford Crown Court, Ex parte Farrer (2000) it was agreed that deliberately providing information of the whereabouts of the keys was an offence. It was reasonably practicable for Mr Farrer not to tell his mother where the keys were kept in this case."

 

Also, BASC has criticised South Yorkshire Police for sending a letter to certificate holders in the county advising them to leave their gun cabinet keys with a friend if they are going away on holiday.

 

https://www.basc.org.uk/en/media/pressrelea...EAEC753B3A6C40D[/url]

 

The Firearms Acts and Associated Amendments 1968-2007

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...DE404879B2489F0

 

A very useful document that consolidates all of the Firearms Acts.

 

The use of airguns by young people is heavily regulated...

 

It is an offence for anyone to fire an air pellet beyond the premises where they have permission to shoot.

 

Young people under 14 may not use an airgun unless they are supervised by someone over 21.

 

Young people between 14 -17 years of age may not buy or hire an airgun or ammunition or receive one as a gift. A person within this age group may not carry an airgun in a public place at any time unless supervised by a person of or over 21 years and then only with a good reason for doing so.

 

Nobody under 18 years may buy an airgun or its ammunition.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...73DA1C7E8408C8A

 

 

New legislation has been introduced by the Government which will make it an offence to fail to properly secure airguns in order to prevent them falling into the hands of children. From 10th February 2011, owners will be liable for a fine of up to £1,000 if they do not take reasonable precautions to stop unauthorised access to their airgun by people under 18. This change in law is applicable to airgun owners in England, Wales and Scotland.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/media/key_issues.cfm/cid/D72F8A46-97D8-405A-B588596E05B74065

 

 

Rob

 

 

HTH

 

Young people and Shotgun Certificates…

 

Note: The law has recently changed due to The Firearms (Amendment) Regulations 2010

this document has been amended to incorporate the age changes given by the regulations.

 

1) THE LAW

The Firearms Act 1968, imposes no minimum age for the grant of a Shotgun certificate. The

Act has been amended on several occasions since it became law and without change to this

provision.

Section 28. A Chief Officer shall grant a shotgun certificate unless;

The applicant is a prohibited person (someone who has served a significant custodial

sentence); or

The Chief Officer has reason to believe that he cannot be permitted to possess a shot

gun without danger to the public safety or to the peace; or

The Chief Officer believes that the applicant has no good reason for possessing a

shotgun). Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988, Section 3. (The burden falls on the police

to demonstrate that the applicant has no good reason rather than vice versa.

Even if a young person is granted a shotgun certificate he is not allowed to use a shotgun

without the supervision of an adult (>21 years) until he is 15. This deals with any objections

which might be based on concerns over the age of criminal responsibility.

NEW - A young person cannot buy or hire a shotgun or ammunition until he is 18.

 

2) THE LICENSING PROCESS

Settled law requires that a Chief Officer must consider each case on its merits and from the

standpoint of the applicant rather than from that of an objector. (Anderson v Neilans

(1940), Joy v Chief Constable Dumfries and Galloway (1966).

Chief Officers are not allowed to have blanket policies. Any policy must not be punitive and

must always admit of exceptions if it is to be lawful. R v Wakefield Crown Court, ex parte

Oldfield 1977.

In considering an application, Chief Officers should apply the following criteria

Is the young person of adequate stature to use a shotgun safely?

Does he understand the basic rules of safe gun handling and can he demonstrate them?

Will he receive proper support and training from his immediate social circle?

If the answer to all of these questions is YES then the grant of a certificate to a young person

poses no danger to public safety or to the peace

 

3) THE OFFICIAL VIEW

It is in the interests of safety that a young person who is to handle firearms should be

properly taught at a relatively early age. Home Office Guidance to the Police. Section 7.7

 

4) A JUDICIAL VIEW

We do not consider that the appellants age is either directly or indirectly something likely to

give rise to the safety of the public or to the peace (per Garland J and Justices in Peter Burge

- v - Chief Constable of Norfolk, December 1994).

 

5) THE GOVERNMENTS VIEW

As with many other issues, we believe that this is one on which parents should decide the

age at which their children should take part in shooting sports.

Charles Clark MP in the governments reply to the Home Affairs Committee Report Controls

over Firearms. Cm 4864 October 2000 (The then Home Secretary rejected the Committees

proposal that there should be a minimum age for handling any firearm, set at 12 or 14 years).

 

6) WHY YOUNG PEOPLE APPLY FOR CERTIFICATES

Young people need shotgun certificates because the principal exemption for non certificate

holders is complicated and outdated. Section 11(5) Firearms Act 1968.

A person may, without holding a shot gun certificate, borrow a shot gun from the occupier of

private premises and use it on those premises in the occupiers presence.

There is no legal definition of occupier. Occupation of land must be broad in nature and

enforceable at law. Normally taken to mean the holder of a formal lease. Probably does not

apply to those with verbal permission to shoot on land. This exemption discriminates against

young people from urban areas.

As the law is unclear, BASC advises young people to obtain a certificate so that they

do not stand into danger by inadvertently falling outside of the provisions of the

exemption.

Unless all of the tests in the 11(5) exemption are satisfied both parties commit an offence.

There are no legal authorities to assist with the interpretation for this sub-section.

NEW - This exemption now requires the lender to be aged 18 or over whenever the borrower

is under the age of 18 years. This does not affect the ability for a certificate holder of 15 or

older (but under 18 years) to lend a shotgun to non certificate holders of any age. In these

circumstances the lender must always be the occupier

 

 

 

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/document-summary.cfm/docid/C8375E14-9F28-40F7-A2B8C3A18D1BAAA2

 

 

 

 

 

What explosives may be stored without registering premises?

 

One or more of the following:

a. 10kg black powder; and

b. No more than 5kgs of one of the following options -

i. shooters’ powder (black or nitro - powders)

ii. any explosive or combination of explosives listed in Schedule 1 of COER 1991.

(See Annex A)

iii. a combination of shooters powder and any one or more of the explosives listed in

schedule 1 of COER 1991. (See Annex A)

and also

c. 15kg net explosive content or one or other of the

following, or a combination of them –

i. small arms ammunition

ii. primers for use in small arms ammunition or percussion caps or;

NB: whichever of the options in ‘c’ above you may select, the total explosive

contents of the items must only ever add up to 15 kg. As a rule of thumb, .6 grain is

usually used as the explosive content of primers and caps. If you are in doubt about

the amount in particular primers, the manufacturer’s data sheets or your supplier

should have the information.

 

 

A Guide to the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations (MSER) 2005 & associated legislation...search on BASC website for download.

 

Or try this...

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/download.cfm/docid/ED89D616-54E8-4E76-AEA578B3B43261E7

Edited August 4, 2011 by Robin128

[Gordon R]

Robin - nice to see you over here. :)

[Robin128]

Thanks Gordon R...do drop in now and again, won't you?..

[libs]

Errm, thanks..

[al4x]

Errm, thanks..

 

 

you mean you read it all?

[Suffolk52]

:lol: :lol:

[Robin128]

Can forum host keep this thread on top?...otherwise it may get buried, which will defeat the object.

 

:look:

[.philmypower.]

Good post thanks

[vampire]

do you mean that you want it pinned

[Robin128]

do you mean that you want it pinned

 

Please.

 

[Oxon88]

interesting stuff. is it all copy paste?

[Robin128]

No, as I say built up over the years...where copied I include the link...useful when it's all brought together don't you think?

 

[Bleeh]

 

 

2. Avoid alcohol

 

 

 

 

Umm.

 

Don't go on any driven days, okay?

[CharlieT]

Umm.

 

Don't go on any driven days, okay?

 

 

Bring on the "Kings Ginger" and the home made Sloe Gin

[Robin128]

Is it not worth pinning?

 

Mod has not replied.

 

:unsure:

[marmitemania]

Usefull info that should be pinned, youngsters starting out should read this.

[Robin128]

marmitemania

 

Thanks ...how do I get it pinned???

 

 

Tried PM'ing mods but no reply/action???

Edited July 14, 2011 by Robin128

[Beardo]

it's pinned now - we do have lives outside of the board!

[Robin128]

Is it not worth pinning?

 

Mod has not replied.

 

:unsure:

 

Hope these notes lead to less accidents.

 

[CharlieT]

Hope these notes lead to less accidents.

 

 

 

I did not realise that shooting sports were rife with accidents. Certainly none of the figures I have seen would suggest that was the case.

[Scully]

I did not realise that shooting sports were rife with accidents. Certainly none of the figures I have seen would suggest that was the case.

Compared to other sports such as horse riding,swimming,rugby,cycling,motorcycling,motor racing,martial arts,football,(insert sportr of your choice)it isn't!

[Robin128]

I think one shooting accident is too many...where has anyone suggested it's rife???

 

Thanks for pinning it nickbeardo. Sorry for nagging.

 

I think the notes are useful for the experienced who think it could never happen to them...and of course newbies.

 

Edited July 16, 2011 by Robin128

[Old Bull]

good write up

[Robin128]

good write up

 

 

Thanks, Old Bull...took a while!

 

[Robin128]

Warning

 

General...Caveat emptor...buyer beware.

Buyers are advised to be cautious especially when dealing with people that you do not know or don't have first hand recommendations for. Below are some steps that you may wish to consider taking to help protect yourself.

 

Firearms...When buying or selling a gun the law dictates that the transaction must be face to face. This works in your favour as you can see the gun and the seller before parting with the money. It is wise not to send money before the transaction. When using RFDs to send and receive firearms it is usual to send the money first before doing so. Ask for a copy of the sellers FAC, suitably marked as "copy only", only the front page and firearms possessed pages are necessary. This will ensure that the seller is bona fide as the gun will be on his certificate. It also gives you his details in the event of an issue arising. If the seller is unwilling to send a copy of his FAC then ensure that the gun is with the sending RFD and entered on his register by communicating directly with the sending RFD before releasing the money. Most FAC transactions are genuine as holders have potentially a lot to loose if they fall foul of the law and don't deliver the firearm. Condition and functionality with second hand firearms is another matter altogether so view before you buy and check out the sellers returns policy. Breaking firearms law is a far more serious offence than a trading law breach.

 

Deer Stalking... reliable word of mouth recommendation from someone you know has undertaken such stalking being offered by a specific syndicate is best. Like other walks of life, stalking has its scammers. E.G., make sure there is deer, of the species sought, on the land being made available; that appropriate insurance is in place; that there is recourse for recompense if it all goes wrong. In addition, obtain and understand terms and conditions; consider the implications of allowing a syndicate leader to be a FAC mentor; make sure ‘coaches’ are suitably qualified; consider the quality of deer management, the construction & execution of a shooting plan and safety; determine if the land is over-shot.

 

If in doubt, contact BASC or similar.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/

Edited November 3, 2011 by Robin128