Lancs Lad Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 I would love to post a vote on it but I dont know how to. But here is the question. How would you vote if you were asked if you were in favor of registering air rifles. Personaly, I would be up for it. I think there are far too many cheaply available air guns out there that are sold through unconcerned places, seaside shops, fishing tackle shops, novelty shops to name but a few...... I would be happy to register....................and that you could only buy one with a "licence". that way it might help and control those idiots out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag-man Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 I think you should go to the local cop shop and get a owners license to buy, somthing where they give you a quick check over and 5 min interview, not nearly like our fac's or sgc's though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theskyfox Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hi, I like the idea of registering them as long as it isnt as gruelling as getting a FAC....In terms of I wouldnt want to be massively restricted on where I could use it and with really low power or something :-/. But the idea of registering the serial number etc is a generally great idea, and In theory would aid recovery of your gun if it was ever stolen? -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 I think you should go to the local cop shop and get a owners license to buy, somthing where they give you a quick check over and 5 min interview, not nearly like our fac's or sgc's though Something along them lines would be ideal mag man...........dont think that the fac sgc route is needed as much. It sickens me when I go into the local fishing shop and see cheap **** behind the counter............a few quid and you can buy one................ Will have all the scallies walking round in tracksuits rockports and air guns............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 To initiate a poll, all you have to do is, open the New Topic box and right below the Topic Title is says "Poll options", its as easy as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 I thought there was a poll for this recently I voted yes and also added that buying airguns by mail order should be stopped. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 all well and good, but will the thugs play along. all it would do is give the powers that be an easy star to take guns of the law abiding , if and when they ban them. but the dorks still get to keep theres,as no one knows where they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 ive registered my guns with my local pc's they have pictures of them serial numbers etc etc etc they even no where my shoot is and where i keep the guns just thought that it was a good move to keep the local bobby on my side rgds oldandnew logun solo wierauch hw100t mk1 wierauch hw100smk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag-man Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 This has been working on my mind!! I'm not into airguns, so this topic don't effect me too much, but am into outdoor pursuits and this topic effects like minded people. Every day you see on the news or read in the paper about some chav who has shot a cat or dog, and how the spca is involved, how the animal is damaged etc. Who does the press and general population blame............all of us who shoot. Public eye's look at us, even though we are the most law abiding citizens. I say we should all push and try and protect the rotten elemants from ruining our image, and giving us a bad name. Do you guys agree? Or am I on drugs? Any ideas, am thinking of phoning the BASC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 It will take years for the full efect to come on line. If 1st of all only RFD could sell the guns then taht would remove some of the ease of getting them. Second you required a license (either like a fishing license, or a plod endorsed quick issue), if found without a license then the gun is destroyed. 3rd Registering guns would be a bit lame as it would require "good will" on the owners behalf as the is no register of current guns. When I first got my SGC there was no requirement to have or show a SGC to buy ammo, so this could be another way of making it "more" difficult for those not having one of the above licenses. having said that how mant pellets will a chav fire in there urban sniper career? Just some of my ramblings on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Just licence the sale of pellets. Sure there are thousands out there, but licence the sale of them (to anyone RFD's, fishing shops etc) not just to the general public. Eventually everyone will run out of pellets and need to fall in line to get more Just playing devils advocate A shotgun without ammo is about as much use as an airgun without pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 The police as a whole don't care. It is all too much paper work to sort this out. They present a "caring sharing" attitude to the public but behind closed doors it is all about targets and clear up rates. Get an airgunner to show up on a speed camera or instigate a fine system for it then they will be all over us like a rash! Until then continue as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Just licence the sale of pellets. Sure there are thousands out there, but licence the sale of them (to anyone RFD's, fishing shops etc) not just to the general public. Tom who has a license buys a 1000 and gives 500 to his trusted friend **** who has no license who then proceeds to give 250 to Harry who is dodgy as hell and to which Tom knows nothing about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 The term, 'turkeys looking forward to Christmas,' springs to mind. Just another step towards total abolition of gun ownership. The cops faced with rising crime strike out for total control of the respectable, in the same way a drowning man on the Titanic might have clutched at a floating walking stick. Here's the real situation regarding crime; unless the crime involves major theft or violence, don't even bother to report it because it won't be investigated unless you supply cast iron evidence of who did it. Sad but true. I have personal experience of this and the level of crime that gets ignored is ubelievable. They don't even tell you what happened half the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P03 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 The term, 'turkeys looking forward to Christmas,' springs to mind. Just another step towards total abolition of gun ownership. The cops faced with rising crime strike out for total control of the respectable, in the same way a drowning man on the Titanic might have clutched at a floating walking stick. Here's the real situation regarding crime; unless the crime involves major theft or violence, don't even bother to report it because it won't be investigated unless you supply cast iron evidence of who did it. Sad but true. I have personal experience of this and the level of crime that gets ignored is ubelievable. They don't even tell you what happened half the time. I hear what you're saying, but perhaps we should follow the example of game shooting......self imposed regulation on our terms rather than Government regulation on draconian terms....just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Airgun Poll Posting an opinion poll Hope these help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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