Gizza22196 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 just wondered because mine if nearly knackered after about 6 months, the ink is wearing off and its covered in blood, dont know how because its been in a plastic sleeve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtailhawk1 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Only take it to buy amo or leave it in car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I keep a copy in my car when out shooting Only ever needed to use it once when stopped by the police, all was fine and I carried on shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I always carry my certificate with me when I go out shooting! I know that it is not a "legal requirement" but if you should get stopped for any reason, even just a "spot check", it can save a bit of unwanted hastle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) If im out shooting i take a leather folder type thing with maps for all my perms in it, cert stays in there too and this usually lives in the car Unless i just go for a walk around where i live then it will stay at home Edited June 30, 2012 by M.I.A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 AS ABOVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Alway take mine when out shooting. Got pulled over last night (headlight out) when I pulled over he asked what I had been doing up here, shooting was my reply then straight away he said can I see your license please. When asked what would happen if I didnt have it he explained it would be a ride in the back of the car for me. Good job it was in my pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 i carry a photo copy with me, better than nowt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN OUT SHOOTING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacew Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 always carry it on my person when out shooting, again where i live its a ride to the station if no license on you when you have you guns with you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN OUT SHOOTING No you dont but it is advisable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN OUT SHOOTING The only certificate you're required by law to have on your person is an explosives cert plus the RCA document when using/carrying loose blackpowder-this is fact. However,like others have mentioned it saves hassle if you have it and get stopped. Edited June 30, 2012 by Imperfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesw Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Always take a copy with me just in case I lost original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) I carry a photocopy with me at all times, this is what i did: Scan and copy your certificate On the copy, black out house number, street, village and post code Re-copy the copy (so the writing underneath the blacked ot bits can't be read) Destroy the first copy and keep the 'blacked out' copy with you This way it still has all the relevant info for police like name, certificate number, valid from, d.o.b etc. You can still buy cart's with it If you lose it and someone finds it they will not know the address at which firearms are kept. Edited June 30, 2012 by carpentermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN OUT SHOOTING If that is the case then I am wrong in what I thought was a legal requirement (Or otherwise). Whatever the case it makes no difference as I always carry it with me whenever I go out shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN OUT SHOOTING You are wrong! From BASC: Although it is not a legal requirement to carry your firearm or shotgun certificate whilst shooting, it is especially advisable to do so (or to carry a copy) when shooting on ‘open access land’ to avoid your firearms being seized if stopped by police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 never bothered and been stopped a few times with no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Always carry a photocopy with me,but as of yet,I've never needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 always keep mine in the car just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I take a photocopy with me tucked in my BASC wallet, when me and the farmer were stopped I was asked for my license I handed him the copy, he said it wasn't legal I said I know but I'm on the PNC! he was fine with it after all they only want the certificate number to prove it current. unless its a jobs-worth special. Alan. Suffolk Police are the tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN OUT SHOOTING WHO TOLD YOU THAT? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I take a photocopy with me tucked in my BASC wallet, when me and the farmer were stopped I was asked for my license I handed him the copy, he said it wasn't legal I said I know but I'm on the PNC! he was fine with it after all they only want the certificate number to prove it current. unless its a jobs-worth special. Alan. Suffolk Police are the tops I keep mine in the zipped pocket of my gun slip, so it is with me all the time. A WPC asked to look at my licence the other week, so she followed me to the back of the van and as I reached in and pulled the slip out to get at the pocket she stepped back and went a little pale….. The only exception is when I park up on our rough shoot and the slip stays in the vehicle so does my licence….. Shooting time is precious, I have the relevant licence with me so I can deal with any request and move on with my day….or night TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonclay Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) It's about time they made it credit card size and out of plastic like your driving licence After all it is 2012 not 1912 Edited July 1, 2012 by Northamptonclay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN OUT SHOOTING no you don't need too,police should phione in and get confirmed ,in old days before computors yes but now no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I don't carry mine when shooting, been stopped by the police twice for routine checks when i had guns in my car, and like has been said before they confirmed my identity from contents of my wallet and who the vehicle was registered to. PNC checked me and shows a valid licence is held. I had more grief over the number plate on my traders policy being a digit out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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