Rules on taking Guns on holiday?

[AxsMan]

Newbie question: Just about to go off to Devon for a weeks holiday and have found a shooting ground down there where I could get in a bit of (much needed) practice while we're away.

 

Just wondering what the rules are re carrying my shotgun and storing it in the rented holiday cottage? There won't be a safe but if I use a trigger lock, and/or chain it to the bedpost (or similar) would that do?

 

Alternatively I could visit the shooting ground on the first day and probably leave my gun with them?

 

I guess my question is really how 'strict' are the rules on securing the gun when away from home?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice / experience.

[Dekers]

Storage law is open to considerable debate in these situations but the simple answer is.....You must take all reasonable precautions, what that means will only ever be decided if everything goes t*** up!

[AxsMan]

Storage law is open to considerable debate in these situations but the simple answer is.....You must take all reasonable precautions, what that means will only ever be decided if everything goes t*** up!

 

Thanks Dekers. I would interpret that as trigger lock and securely chained = OK.

[paul1966]

i know when this subject has been discussed in the past,its thought best to split the gun into separate parts and keep them in separate locations, eg barrels under bed, stock in car boot, fore-end under sofa.

[discreet hunter]

Hi, Personnally, I would leave it home,woulD NOT need the hassle of worry about the safety of a gun whilst on HOLIDAY,

Leave it home

[discreet hunter]

Remember...the owners/cleaners have acess to the cottage also

[AxsMan]

i know when this subject has been discussed in the past,its thought best to split the gun into separate parts and keep them in separate locations, eg barrels under bed, stock in car boot, fore-end under sofa.

 

Sounds sensible - was thinking along those lines myself.

 

Re safety worries, I have no reason to believe the owners/cleaners are looking to steal a gun they don't even know will be there. If the law requires 'reasonable precautions' I would have thought a trigger lock and chain, coupled with the fact that the gun is split up and hidden from view should qualify?

[Dunkield]

As suggested take it to bits and store then in different places, just do all you reasonably can.

I have taken my gun away many times and wouldn't risk using someone else's or not shooting if the opportunity came along - which it has

[shakin stevens]

I go away with mine alot, some cottages ive rented have had gun cabinets in them, the first thing to do

is ask the owners if you can bring your guns along, some dont mind some dont understand so i would

check first. other than that never had a problem use a chain break it up keep em out of sight.

[HDAV]

http://www.chamberlock.com/product.htm is ideal in these situations as are http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products_det...p?productID=287 which is what i went for. Keep the for-end off the gun is also advised.