Browning GTS Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Always take a copy of both certs with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I've taken the apparently WILD precaution of putting my certificates in a plastic wallet and they come with me when ever i have my guns with me and they're fine. I don't use them as an umbrella or a clothe to wipe my hands so why wouldn't they be? Its not an offence to not have the original with you when you're in possession of a firearm, but it is if an officer demands you produce it. Has anyone ever heard of someone getting their guns taken from them for not having them? No, but i'd rather be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I keep a copy of my certs in my gunslips and the originals in the car, that way if I'm out and about and get stopped in a field I can show the copy and walk them back to the car for the original if needed. I find the originals get very worn and tatty quickly if I always carry them with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 never go without it,keep basc member card with it in waterproof map holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I never leave home with out it. It stays in my bag were i keep my muffs and stuff. Its just habbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar70 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 The police just access there computer system it should tell all .There is no legal requirement to carry them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I think now that PNC checks etc are available to the police, the old rules and legislation just needs modernising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 You are not wrong.... there is a difference to today's practices and what is written in the various acts..... 1968 was before any computer and a check of the records would be done manually. But when the power fails and the lights go out the old rules are still fit. Its like the recent article from BASC and your recent letter from hants..... BASC advice contradicts what Hants are saying about renewal and the FLO's allowing your licence to expire. Not good! Its been said before Plastic credit card style of licence accompanied by a paper counterpart for transactions / loans / purchases / ammunition. Buy a gun, enter on counterpart until its entered on NFLS. You should have read access to the system to ensure your details are correct. Hants ACC is the lead on firearms licensing... let him know your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I think it's pretty simple. Plastic card in wallet for instant ID check and legal possession, paper counterpart listing guns and details of conditions. The plastic card could even have letter codes for different sections held, and a bar code for scanning. I bet their IT bods are talking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gozzy Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Guess who picks up the cost in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 spoke to FEO that i shoot with you do not need to take anything with you when you go shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I keep a copy in my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 spoke to FEO that i shoot with you do not need to take anything with you when you go shooting what a fool that feo is.........i would suggest that you at least need to take a shotgun and a handful of cartridges....so you do need to take something with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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