jntree Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 hi all another one of my quick silly questions after loosing my shotgun certificate whilst out shooting (god knows how) i now have a replacemnt but am wondering if i could just carry a photocopie of either my firearms or shotgun ticket as proof of ownership?? :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 A photocopy is meaningless. You can [or shouldn't] be able to buy shotgun cartridges with a copy. You couldn't go through an airport with a photocopy of your passport. I carry the original and look after it :yp: Can't see a copy satisfying anyone, but I have a photocopy in case I lose the original for my records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) A photocopy is meaningless. You can [or shouldn't] be able to buy shotgun cartridges with a copy. You couldn't go through an airport with a photocopy of your passport. I carry the original and look after it Can't see a copy satisfying anyone, but I have a photocopy in case I lose the original for my records. He asked if he could carry a photocopy..he didn't ask if he could buy ammo on it or travel the world?? Simple fact is he probably could, last time I was pulled by the law he actually admitted this was the first time he had ever seen a FAC!! YES ..a photocopy is very useful, checks can be made through the PNC now onto the National Firearms Database that shows you are a FAC/SGC holder, a photocopy will help with this. There are times you will need the original, but for day to day use a photocopy makes a lot of sense! :yp: Edited June 22, 2010 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 A photocopy is meaningless. You can [or shouldn't] be able to buy shotgun cartridges with a copy. You couldn't go through an airport with a photocopy of your passport. I carry the original and look after it :yp: Can't see a copy satisfying anyone, but I have a photocopy in case I lose the original for my records. It's actually advised to keep a photocopy of your certificate with you, for that exact reason. It's made of paper, which won't last long if you get back absolutely drenched. If you need to keep your licence near you, just leave the real version in the car. If you need cartridges, you'll 99.99% of the time need to drive to the gun shop, so you'll have it with you. If you're stopped by the police, the PNC will confirm your photocopy, as it'll list you as a section 2 (and 1, if you have it) licence holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jntree Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 cheers lads thought it would be an idea been stopped before and came up on the police data base as a firearms cert holder so couldt see why this would be a problem but always better to check! :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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