JonathanL Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Well said. Feo's seem to be regarded as Godlike by some on here, the reality is that a high percentage of them don't even shoot and indeed never have. The LAW is THE only thing to be non- negotiable, the interpretation of the HO guidance is just that, no more no less. Remember as far as shotgun certs go you have a lawful RIGHT to possess provided the relevant prohibitions don't apply. And FAC too. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Just to let you know that the Police are well aware that gun cabinets can be broken into my brother use to work where some of theses were made & he told me what the Police do to approve them is time how long it takes for some one to get into them using basic tools & if the test exceeds their time limit it will then get Police approval . Not sure it has changed since the time my brother was making them ? note that was in the Thames Valley Police area Pole Star Edited August 27, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Well its all in the standard http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000000264031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 The first cabinet I bought when the legislation came out is still in use. It has exposed hinges which can be unbolted but the locking mechanism is a 6 lever system where 3 arms each side of the door lock behind the rim of the cabinet so even if the hinges are taken off, the door still cannot be opened. It has passed every inspection so far. Later on today I have a visit for my FAC application, wonder if he will pick up on this although I do have another cabinet,more up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 The first cabinet I bought when the legislation came out is still in use. It has exposed hinges which can be unbolted but the locking mechanism is a 6 lever system where 3 arms each side of the door lock behind the rim of the cabinet so even if the hinges are taken off, the door still cannot be opened. It has passed every inspection so far. Later on today I have a visit for my FAC application, wonder if he will pick up on this although I do have another cabinet,more up to date. Depends if he reads your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Depends if he reads your post Have not told him my user name on here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) I hate it when people are tight just go and buy a new cabinet and stop crying if someone wanted to sell/give me a cabinet with exposed hinges I would think hmmm looks a bit of a **** design the new ones haven't got this so I'd go buy another one or newer one. The FEO's just give you a gist of what's going to happen they don't have the last word it's the firearms licensing manager you need to speak to and explain your situation if your going to keep the cabinet Nice to hear that you can afford to just go out and buy a new cabinet... some of us cant, and some people need to get into shooting but on a budget. the op has got a point when he asks why, when it has been passed previously, that they are refusing to pass it now. i would be asking the same questions if it was me. my advice to the op would be to weld some plates to cover the hinges, and address any other issues that the feo could find with the cabinet, and get them back round once its done. Edited August 29, 2013 by brett1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Some older style cabinets do not comply with the latest Security Handbook specs. If you have had a cabinet for many years this may well still be considered acceptable, but as a guide, in new acquisitions it is not generally, therefore, if you are new to this and are buying a used cabinet make sure it meets current guidelines. The Security Handbook is NOT Gospel though. Edited August 29, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister22 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 had a cabinet with exposed hinges hidden latches plus hasp&staple with padlock feo had a fit "no padlocks allowed"was ok when I showed him the keyhole under the hasp 7 lever chubb mortice lock just because the cabinet is old does not mean it is not secure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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