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.

[Gordon R]

http://www.durham.police.uk/info/firearms/air_weapons.php

[thegingeritalian]

These are the ones I am aware of........

 

Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

The Crime & Security Act 2010 (S.46)

 

To give you an overview and an opportunity to stick two fingers up to the know-it all (otherwise known as a cock where I'm from) please see below

 

 

 

It is legal for anyone above the age of 14 to shoot an airgun, unsupervised, on private land where full permission to shoot has been given. Those below the age of 14 may shoot airguns only if closely supervised by someone over 21 years of age. The supervising adult is legally responsible for the actions of the junior shooter.

 

Airguns may be used only on land where the user has full permission to shoot. This may be your garden, or private land owned or leased by an individual or club. Remember, wherever you shoot, you must ensure that all of your pellets remain within the boundary of the land to which your shooting permission applies.

 

It is illegal to shoot an airgun on any land, including common land, river banks, public land, recreation areas or playing fields and land covered by water, i.e. lakes, ponds, canals and rivers – where you do not have full permission from the land’s owner or its tenant. It is also illegal to fire an airgun closer than 50 feet (15 metres) from the centre of a public highway, bridleway or footpath, if your shooting causes upset or inconvenience to those using the highway.

 

It is legal for persons authorised by the landowner or tenant to carry out vermin control with an air rifle. The legal airgun quarry species include brown rats, magpies, carrion crows, rooks, jays, squirrels, woodpigeons, feral pigeons and collared doves. Other species, such as lesser black backed gulls, herring gulls and greater black backed gulls are best left to professional pest controllers.

 

Airgun power

 

The legal muzzle-energy limit for air rifles is 12ft.lb and for pistols, 6ft.lb. You do not require any form of licence for sub legal-limit airguns. For rifles producing more than 12ft.lb, a Firearms Certificate (FAC) is required. Air pistols that produce more than 6ft.lb are prohibited.

 

Transporting airguns

 

Airguns must always be transported in securely-fastened cases that do not permit the airgun to be fired whilst in the case. Since the implementation of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act, 2003, airgunners between 14 and 18 years of age are no longer allowed to transport an airgun to the venues at which they shoot. These shooters must be accompanied and supervised by someone of 21 years or above. Remember, too, that it is now illegal to have an airgun – loaded or not – in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. This restriction applies to all airguns, even those that are being carried in securely-fastened gun cases.

 

As with all airgun laws, the responsibility lies with the user and

the potential penalties are extremely severe. You must therefore make it a priority to learn and understand these laws as they apply to you and your shooting.

[UKPoacher]

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 problem that you have is that there is no Act & Section that allows for an adult to own a sub 12 ft/lb air weapon. It is your right. Just like it's your right to own a car, but the law is specific about how you can use it.

 

All the laws you will find cover use of such weapons or ownership of other weapons requiring a licence.