la bala Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 when travelling to permission in vehicle does rifle have to be in slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Of course not. You can walk down the street with the uncovered rifle if you have a lawful reason. Be sensible and don't drive through a city centre, but going from one area or field to another is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 as above, why draw attention to yourself/vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I would not in my opinion think it would be acceptable practice to walk "off" your permision with your rifle in such a condition that it is ready and capeable of firing a round. So unload remove magazine if possible, or/and remove the bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 My understanding is that it should not be visible. personally i put mine in its slip with the bolt and magazine removed, even for the 200 yrd journey between two of my permissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 i ALWAYS remove mag and open the bolt before it comes in the car. and put it on the seat next to me (or get mate to hold it) if theres a hoody or coat in the footwell ill cover it but if not im not too fussed as my lands quite close together. had police pestering me a few times and theyve never said anything if driving a distance i always cover it in slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I would not in my opinion think it would be acceptable practice to walk "off" your permision with your rifle in such a condition that it is ready and capeable of firing a round. So unload remove magazine if possible, or/and remove the bolt. You are overcomplicating the issue. In terms of a rifle the firearms act doesn't differentiate a loaded weapon or not. **** about taking the bolt out if it makes you feel better. I am perfectly happy walking out of my front door the ~100 yards into a field where I can shoot with the gun slung over my shoulder and the loaded magazine in with nothing up the spout. Will drive from one permission to another in the same state. Going shooting, moving between shooting areas and then going home at the end are all lawful reasons to have your gun with you. Hearsay just clouds the issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 apache, I understand the issue, but i also note as to were you are from in the country, there is, i can only imagine, allot less likelyhood of you bumping into jo public around your way as you walk from one permission to another, there are places i cross that it is extremely likely i would bump into someone either walking down the road/lane from the local or taking there dog for a late night walk before bed time. So In my situation i consider the actions i take to be allot less complicated that having the law stopping me ruining my night, asking me what i am doing, and me trying to explain that i am acting within the law. That in my oppinion is the more difficult option of the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yeah depends on where you are, People out in the sticks probably couldn't give a toss if they see someone walking down the road with a broken shotgun, it's a normal part of that environment. In an urban area it's no surprise people flip out when they see a gun because it isn't part of that environment normally. Just be sensible, use a slip it will cause you less hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) I know where you are coming from, personally I dont really brother, Ill get one of my rifles out of the cabinet and put it straight in the footwell/front seat of the truck, but my shooting ground covers a 5 mile radius of my house and the first field starts right outside my front door, horses for courses. Never been stopped, never had a problem. I will drive on small lenghts of the road but it will always be empty, bolt still in the rifle/rifles so when I pull into a field I can deal with what I need to, hence why it is in the footwell/passenger seat. Edited October 1, 2012 by 12borejimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 when travelling to permission in vehicle does rifle have to be in slip. No. J. I would not in my opinion think it would be acceptable practice to walk "off" your permision with your rifle in such a condition that it is ready and capeable of firing a round. So unload remove magazine if possible, or/and remove the bolt. It is an offence to have a firearm together with ammunition suitable for use with it in a public place without good reason or lawful excuse. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manton Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Some firearms certificate issuing authorities suggest that the bolt should be removed , that the rifle be concealed and secured to a strong area of the vehicle. Most people here put the bolt in their pocket and the gun in a slip in the car boot. I think that it is in your own interest to at least hide the rifle from criminals or to prevent an alarmed member of the public contacting the police who will send out an armed response unit. I would be interested if the person who posted earlier could suggest one legitimate and sensible reason for carrying a rifle down a street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 . I would be interested if the person who posted earlier could suggest one legitimate and sensible reason for carrying a rifle down a street. Zombie attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzthompson Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Regarding carrying out of a slip, I would never do it because its not worth the potential hassle, But legally can you carry out of slip in public (broken in the case of a shotgun) if you where going shooting/to a shop/Gunsmith? Again, I wouldn't, but just out of interest, could you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Zombie attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Regarding carrying out of a slip, I would never do it because its not worth the potential hassle, But legally can you carry out of slip in public (broken in the case of a shotgun) if you where going shooting/to a shop/Gunsmith? Again, I wouldn't, but just out of interest, could you? You can. There is no offence of having an uncased firearm in public. There could not be as a farmers field is a public place for the purposes of the Firearms Act so you would committ an offence each time you went shooting. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Several years ago a gamekeeper on our farm came across some caravan dwellers in the process of stealing diesel on the farm.he was lamping on his own so he rang the police,the police arrived in two cars with sirens and lights giving the **** plenty of time to escape.the police had a look at the diesel tank and tyre tracks, then checked over his landrover and warned him for leaving the rifle uncovered in the cab,he was on private land. bornfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Common sense. In an area where people may be alarmed by the sight, where criminals may notice it, where the police are likely to notice it, cover it up. It needn't be in a slip, just put something over it. It's not a requirement to cover it, remove the bolt, or keep the ammo separate, even though the police may advise you to do so. However, there are many times when it's very sensible advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 La Bala, apache is right. Don't bother reading any further. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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