Angelfire1

"As Dave-G has pointed out, it doesn't matter what power you claim to be using a rifle at, the fact is that if it COULD EXCEED THE LIMIT then it's illegal unless it's on a FAC. Your argument is the same as having a FAC rifle at 30 ft lb's with an adjuster taking it down to 10 ft lb's, it's still capable of exceeding the limit." So coming back into my childhood hobby of airgunning after 60 years, I was a Shotgun Cert and FAC holder for decades, I read the above post with a bit of a worry. My newly acquired AGT Vixen like the vast majority of Pre Charged air rifles can be purchased as a rifle that needs an FAC if you desire to shoot over 12 ftlb. So then, is everyone in the country who owns a pre charged air rifle shooting at 11 ftlb liable to prosecution because their rifle could exceed the 12 ftlb limit. That's simply insane.

Have to take issue here, NO gun is dangerous, it's the wazock behind it that may be dangerous. As for a semi auto, nowt much wrong with them (just my opinion) but if our friend is shooting 21gm shells will it cycle them ok. That would be my worry.

Leave your gun in the locked car, out of sight (boot), enter Hotel and book in. Return to car, collect gun and luggage and simply walk straight to your room. It's worked fine for me over the last 40 years.

CPSA insurance cover. "The insurance provides cover whilst members are participating in recognised and approved activities of the CPSA: Clay Target Shooting, Game Shooting, Rough Shooting, Pest/Vermin Control, Wild Fowling, Rifle Shooting (including Stalking), Muzzle Loading (including Black Powder), Beating & Loading, Angling from Dry Land (including wading), Air Weapon Shooting (including FAC rated), Archery, Crossbow Shooting (inc FAC), the ownership, cleaning and maintenance of legally held firearms and ammunition. Plus the cover is for £10,000,000 for the membership fee of £67, veterans less, disabled less, juniors less. What's not to like about it.

Sadly they have gone forever. When you could go out in our village and not lock the door, and be sure your near neighbour kept one eye on your property - without even been asked to. Aye they were the Good Old Days. Aye, but nowadays the sugar free ones.