Which part of the FIREARMS ACT

[masterzone2]

In a bit of a debate with a know it all I am told that My Airguns are Illegal because I do not

have a gun licence (AN FAC AND SGC DON'T COUNT APPARENTLY)

 

SO now a nice little wager is on

 

So which part of the various firearms act(s) allows 18+ British Civilian to own a sub 12 ft lb

air rifle and sub 6 ft lb air pistol.

 

I'll need the acts year and section to prove this person wrong.

 

thanks in advance.

[dan-250]

Just go on te basc site, you don't need a licence for an air rifle if it's sub 12ft/lbs as long as your 18+ or 14 + accompanied by an adult.

[dan-250]

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-practice/air-rifles.cfm

[Coolhead]

In a bit of a debate with a know it all I am told that My Airguns are Illegal because I do not

have a gun licence (AN FAC AND SGC DON'T COUNT APPARENTLY)

 

SO now a nice little wager is on

 

So which part of the various firearms act(s) allows 18+ British Civilian to own a sub 12 ft lb

air rifle and sub 6 ft lb air pistol.

 

I'll need the acts year and section to prove this person wrong.

 

thanks in advance.

 

 

The Firearms Act 1968 as amended;

Section 1 (3) specifically excludes such low power air guns from its scope. Therefore they are not controlled weapons.

 

There is no "gun licence" beyond section 1,2 and 5 firearms certificates. They are not subject to adult ownership restriction but don't expect a law stating the right to have them either.