Leiopython Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I expect this has been asked many times so apologies in advance!! I've been keeping my shotgun in my friends cabinet for months now (firearms officer aware), but want to have my own cabinet. Is there a particular brand or certain spec I need to look for? I want to go second hand to keep my costs down. Is £50 a realistic expectation? Should a second hand cabinet come with fittings? I understand it should be fixed to an external wall, is that correct? Can I just buy one, fit it, put my gun in it and then let the firearms officer know or does he need to come out first? Regards Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 You might pick up a gun-safe for £50 - I'm sure some have, but I think you might be looking at nearer £100 than £50. There is a specification issued by the Home Office. If you stick to a brand that complies with the relevant standard - Google for makes - and buy a second-hand one. As the safes are normally bolted to a wall with Rawlbolts, they wouldn't normally come with the safe - they would still be in the wall. Normally bolted to an outside wall and it would be wise to ask the FEO before moving your gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 No set brands hunt around and £50 is achievable eBay etc. It needs to be fix to the fabric of the building any solid wall is fine doesn't have to be external. The FEO would like you to inspect then you start using your cabinet but your responsible for the guns security, it's up to you how you want to play it. If either way works for you ring and ask or tell them you now have an approved cabinet fitted at your address and will be storing your gun there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiopython Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks a lot for your help guys, will get searching now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'd say £70 for a bratton sound 3 gun is more like it. Rawl bolts are 50 p each and yes I'd tell the feo esp if your moving it from one address to another . They always inspect mine even from one room to another plus then a bigger safe in my case but I'm cool with that . It gives them chance to check your guns etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 You can get a basic 3 gun for £50 second hand if lucky. BS7558 I think is the approved spec worth an email/letter to FLO letting them know the new arrangement, new ones sometimes come with fittings but £130 ish so worth looking for a used one and buying fittings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 All I might say is a new economy cabinet don't look so clever when the lock jambs up. Look for second hand of good quality, people pack in or upgrade to bigger cabinets all the time. As regards fixing, get someone in who can. It need not be external walls or even brick for that matter but it must be secure in the opinion of the FEO. They are normally happier to advice in advance rather than have to say no on inspection, be aware some are very knowledgeable some are frankly numpties with a list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I got both mine off the Bay of E... First one was a 3 gun Gunmate brand in very good nick buy it now for £40 Second one was a mint 5 gun Brattonsound extra deep for £50 buy it now. The Brattonsound is ok, but not as robust as the Gunmate. Get searching for a couple of weeks (if you've got time) and you'll probably drop on a bargain too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiopython Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks for all your advice guys, I've found a fair few on eBay and currently watching them. Is there an equipment for sale section on here? I've found the guns for sale section but doesn't seem to be anything for accessories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 There is an "other sales" but need to be a member for longer to see it or put up a wanted ad iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) I expect this has been asked many times so apologies in advance!! Yes, a search in history may help. I've been keeping my shotgun in my friends cabinet for months now (firearms officer aware), but want to have my own cabinet. Do you have any conditions about storage on your SGC? Is there a particular brand or certain spec I need to look for? Nope, but BS7558:92 would be useful I want to go second hand to keep my costs down. Is £50 a realistic expectation? Cabinets tend not to depreciate much, you may get lucky. Should a second hand cabinet come with fittings? Not very often I understand it should be fixed to an external wall, is that correct? NO, it must be securely affixed/not easily removable! Can I just buy one, fit it, put my gun in it YES and then let the firearms officer know or does he need to come out first? If you already have a SGC/FAC security is your responsibility, feel free to advise your region as a courtesy if you want, although you are not legally obliged to at all! Regards Helen Edited December 29, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Get something bigger than you think you might need and bang it in a cupboard somewhere out of sight. A nice deep vault locking 6-7 gun brattonsound :-) One gun is just never enough,,,,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/269928-3-gun-cabinet/?do=findComment&comment=2388852 3 gun £70 Barnsley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 If you have time, £50 is achievable, I paid £50 for a Brattonsound 3 gun cabinet in very good condition last January. The Rawlbolt fixing kit for a few pounds off eBay....job's a good 'un... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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