Quickshot Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Right, I have a question which a friend of mine has just posed during a chat. I passed my driving test in August, i am 17, and i am in the process of buying a van. I shoot once a fortnight minimum, and would like to take my gun in the van to the shoots, thus not having to rely on mum to give lifts. However the question posed is: Is it legal for me, being 17, to have my gun in the van whilst driving to and from the place of the shoot where i have permission to shoot? The reason for this is that now they have raised the legal age to 18, me driving wit my gun on a public road, means i have my gun in a public place. Where do i stand on this? Hope it makes sense..! QS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 The reason for this is that now they have raised the legal age to 18 i am 17 :no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickshot Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 I dont think i explained myself very clearly... They raised the legal age to buy a shotgun to 18. Does this mean as a 17 year old, i cannot have a gun in a public place e.g. in my van whilst on a public road? QS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 The new law only effects buying guns and ammunition. You can still own a gun just the same as before and posess it in a public place providing you have good reason to do so. Therefore you can drive to your shoot with your gun. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickshot Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Ah, this makes more sense. Many thanks QS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 No worries. You can still own a shotgun or firearm at 15 providing it is gifted to you and can still use one un-accompanied as long as you have a licence and permission. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I would be surprised if the law interpreted a sleeved or cased gun in a private vehicle as being in a "public place". Taking it out of the vehicle and walking along the road might be. Also - the wording is public place without purpose - so legitimate transport through a public place is OK anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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