HantsRob

It's still an import to the country, and an export from here. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/iefw-iefa-eng.html That's the Canadian side. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/firearms-and-export-control-forms That's to export from here. I completely get saving money, but legally you sound like you're circumventing import and export fees, and trying to do it cheaply. I get it, but I don't think you can do what you think you want to do.

Yes, I focused on the admittance of guilt over the assault. Tied in with the history of depression, it could make them linked even if that's not the case. But regardless, I would tend to agree with your opinion, but I will of course wish the OP all the success regardless.

In fairness, the removal from your licence is more of a question to your firearms team. But you are in essence exporting a gun, regardless of gift intention, as it has a value that you are exporting with a view of it not returning. You will also need to confirm with the local police how you transfer it to that person to conform with registrations etc. You may find it easier to export it via post as a gift, but with a value for customs/insurance, and then the export certificate will show your firearms team you have not just sold it but exported it abroad. I am not sure they'll accept "I gifted it abroad and hand delivered". I may be wrong.

If it is a conditional caution then you have pleaded "guilty" and stated you did that action that formed the case. Assault is an odd one, you could have nudged someone accidentally but still assaulted them, through to using words, to more. I can't help but think that this will preclude you from owning a licence, and whilst not an automatic ban, they will have a weight of probability around suitability. Good luck with your application and hopefully you get closure one way or another without too much delay. 11.15 states you should get a reason if refused: https://library.college.police.uk/docs/homeoffice/Guide-on-Firearms-Licensing-Law-2012-13-Shotgun-Certificate.pdf

The closest I could get was PND for D&D, but I don't believe there's a FPN or PND for assault. Also fines do not come with any conditions. Any conditions on release from custody would be for bail, not for disposal. But, it could be conditions from a community resolution, but these are not usually tied in with a PND. I suspect the fountain has been tainted.

Are you taking to shoot or permanent export?

I may be interested in a pair of bear's knives, feel free to PM me with your best price for 2 posted?

If the wellies aren't sold I'd be interested, and could collect sometime soon (happy to pay in advance) if we go to Purbeck?

Indeed, hence my surprise when we massively went a different direction.

I'm pleased to say it still happens now. It is a great change that really helps protect people. I am not sure I see this thread in the same positive light. But time will tell, it will depend how it's labelled.

No, I believe they won't. They'll do quite the opposite. If it is for public safety, they have an obligation to do it as part of their budget. If it's for administration, it could be argued it needs funding. This is the beauty of trials and demos. They don't need approvals or discussions. The tricky part is stopping it becoming the status quo.

Voluntarily Ok, open question. When I started shooting relatively recently compared to others, a plaswad ban was high on the agenda and talks in circles. It's now pretty much gone quiet. Is this to allow a voluntary transition to steel first, then plaswad will hit the radar once a suitable replacement to fibre works, that's affordable?

If you have a few partners over 10 years say, does this mean you have to notify the police every time you want sleepovers with a new "friend"?! Crazy though.

I'd happily have this on reserve if it doesn't get taken for any reason

Ashley is still there, yes! I saw him late last year, and to my knowledge he's still there. Really amazing fella, and I think I have a great photo of a bald headed eagle on my arm on a day he and his team hosted. I will reach out and see if they take pigeons for free (seems better than disposing!), and then I shall focus if I can find someone to take me on the field to get them some! It's not the age of the bird, it's the quality

So I got my DT because the guy flinched on pulling, anticipating the recoil. He's tried so many things to remove that flinch but can't. But, he can release without a problem. I don't know if he was getting a release/release trigger, or a release/pull. Either which way, it's not inherently safe and requires dedicated thought to make safe. I wonder how many times a shooter will just shoot into the air as it's easier than making safe safely, then get into that as a bad habit.

If you ever want company from someone not looking for a permission but a few shoot days, I'd happily pay your fuel money for a 'free' day on the field. The facebook group that Fargo said is a great option, even if you barely make anything, it could mean they collect from you direct also. I don't know if the Hawk Conservancy buys cheap pigeons, but if they would buy from you, it's close by to me.

Thankyou I can see why that wouldn't be seen as particularly safe!

I bought my DT11 because the first owner couldn't shoot without a release trigger. He said it was in his head but it was the only way he can shoot. I do get it though, once you pull the trigger, I am not sure how easy it is to decock or if you're committed to firing? I'd like to hear from anyone that has shot one if there's any way to decock or open or anything once the trigger is fully pulled but not released.

That feels a little unfair. As a new shooter who wants a 12G, 20G, SXS, and semi, that's already nearly a full cert. I don't think the issue is people like me wanting to love the sport and find the right gun. I think the bigger issue would be the lack of ability to look after someones gun for longer than 72 hours. It would be the protractedness of FEOs going to do housing inspections and spending a long time talking about non-shooting related topics and enjoying the tea and biscuits too much. It would be the inefficiency of shuffling paper when it could actually be done more efficiently online. It's the re-printing and processing of certificates with small slots etc. Sure, I am sure I have not helped and not buying new guns would help the licensing team. But, if we all only owned 1 gun then they'd all run better, right? I have paid for my licence and a service, albeit subsidised. I don't feel that comment really is appropriate.

Ouch, quite an outlay for sure! Hopefully your shooters will all support you and the team and only buy from your stock to keep the ground going!

I have flights of fancy and I have bought and sold a few guns. Not for profit, but trying something and deciding I don't like it. I am certainly not a dealer, but I have cycled through a few guns meaning I am on my third certificate in 3 years. In addition looking after friends guns for more than 72 hours meant adding to my licence. So that takes up space for people moving house or don't have enough storage at times.

Almost like a credit card..... and an account you can see your digi-cert? Sounds almost 2007 futuristic! Keep dreaming

I'm guessing the small amount of available entries on the table is to ensure the licencing team see the licence to check people have reported purchases properly, but really it doesn't make too much sense. You may only buy a gun every 3 years, or you could buy 10 in a day. It would feel to make sense for the police to give a bigger table, to stop admin time turning around re-prints for those that like to buy and sell.

I'm not mega hot, no. But it helps. I did have some wax sticks before that were perfect, but I can't seem to find them anymore.