mossberg-operator Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi! Do I have to have my licence, permission to shoot letter on me in the field? Or is it enough to have it in my car which is parked nearby on the roadside? Worried about loosing the paperwork in the woods, field, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Never take my licenses with me-leave them in the house. Plod can check if your licensed so no need to take your paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markr Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I always carry mine after getting a pull a few years back for a spot check whilst gun was on back seat and licence was at home got a lecture off the officer in charge. theres always the option to carry photo copys if you don't want to loose the originals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 So 1 against it, 1 for a photo copy (which sounds like a good idea to me, I hope it is the sane fior the police). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 It's not a legal requirement to carry your paperwork. Quick radio in from the police if they do stop you and they can check you and the gun your are holding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Licences safely tucked away at home unless I'm going to the gun shop and require them. Other trips don't necessitate them so no need to risk losing them. Same with driving licence, the police have details on file that they can check if they feel the need. I couldn't even tell you where mine is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HW682 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 So 1 against it, 1 for a photo copy (which sounds like a good idea to me, I hope it is the sane fior the police). been debated many times on here and you will always get a similar split. Just be aware of section 48 of 1968 Firearms act http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/27/section/48 and then make your own mind up Basically it seems isn't an offence to not produce your FAC/SGC but if you don't the police are entitled to seize your guns until you do. There is a good argument that this is out of date and with modern radios, computers and whatever they should be able to check you have the correct paperwork and send you on your way. This relies on 1) Just hope you don't get someone having a bad day and 2) make sure you don't fail the "attitude test". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Mine lives in the car. I'm never that far away and I can always call in for ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Mine lives in the pocket of the gun slip unless I am crossing the marsh, then I leave it in the truck for the flight. Pigeon shooting then I will mainly walk to the hide so gun in slip on my shoulder.. With the rifle it is 90% at night so it is in the slip park up the truck on the farm and walk from there.. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I always carry a copy. Cars can be stolen and zips can break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 ditto been stopped once and plod demanded both sgc and proof of permission ,they even phoned the farmer to make sure i was on the level and not a travelling gentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Had the police turn up a couple of weeks ago while out shooting and didn't have a sgc on me and all they done was check on the radio. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Licence and permission slip stay with me when I have the gun out. Just seems to me that having it there with you can prevent undue hassle from the plod. If you feel comfortable with having it in the house/safe then fine. I like having it near me so I know where it is at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filzee Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Never take either. Farmer is always available by phone if they needed to talk to him and don't see the point of carrying my license with me in the car or on my person. Been pulled over once by armed police (my mate was driving on the phone) and they didn't ask any questions about the guns even though we told them we were going shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim85 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Keep it in the car, its always there if i need it and saves issues if pulled over etc. Plus then i know where it is all the time and can grab Ammo / buy a gun should the right opportunity come up at short notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Copy In my wallet with my D/L at all times when I'm out with the Gun. Usually in zipped breast pocket Edited January 9, 2014 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I am sure David will correct me if I am wrong - I think BASC advise carrying the original document with you at all times when out shooting. I am sure it saves much time and agro if they can just see all the information showing the legitimacy of any guns in your possession if you are stopped/checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I carry a copy of my SGC in my gunslip with the name and address blanked out in case I lose it. That way the finder will not know where the guns are stored. This practice is based on advice I received from the BASC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I carry a copy of my SGC in my gunslip with the name and address blanked out in case I lose it. That way the finder will not know where the guns are stored. This practice is based on advice I received from the BASC. That "blanking" is an interesting point. Anything from BASC that I read did not state a "copy of" Hope David can clarify.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 i all ways carry a copy with me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I also always take it with me but in addition, I scanned them (SGC and FAC) into pdfs and store them in my iBooks app on my iPhone. Came in very handy once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I will double check and get back to you all in the morning David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I take a photograph on my smart phone of both insurance and licence. I also take a snap of my permission slip if I dont have it to hand when out wandering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Since experiencing the long wait for a replacement licence, when I had one water damaged to extinction, I now carry a copy of my licence, plus copies of shooting permissions, farmers phone numbers, etc. I would also add, that in over 50 years of shooting, I have never been approached by the Police, or asked for my licences, or sight of any written authority. I think that puts me in the company of the vast majority of shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Never take my licenses with me-leave them in the house. Plod can check if your licensed so no need to take your paperwork. "Plod" can also sieze your guns until such time as you produce a valid certificate. Okay if you are in your Home area, not so good if you are a fair distance from home ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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