Stoobygixer Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Guys I'm after a bit of info , after having my vehicle broken into while out shooting an my gear taken. I'm looking at installing a 12g Alarm mine in the back of my vehicle to give the the next person a bit of a shock, anyone no if I'm legal in doin this.......... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Without knowing the specific laws on the matter , I think its a fair assumption you are not permitted to do that. Try asking your local Crime Prevention Officer, he would definitely know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobygixer Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks I will do but after looking on the net ~ This may be useful as a deterent you use a hallf sized 12g blank shell which you can buy without needing a lisence and is set to go off using a trip wire. This is legal as it only using blank shells. Hopefully this is true. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Vehicle parked on public or private land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I don`t see why not you can buy 12g blank firers that you can run of a trip wire. A farmer i shoot for has them all over his farm buildings and sheds. Manchester Air Guns (shop) sells them you get 12 blank cartridges and the firing trigger or device. They are sold has an 12g blank firing ALARM. I would ring PLOD just to make sure it`s legal has said above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobygixer Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sometimes on both ? I don`t see why not you can buy 12g blank firers that you can run of a trip wire. A farmer i shoot for has them all over his farm buildings and sheds. Manchester Air Guns (shop) sells them you get 12 blank cartridges and the firing trigger or device. They are sold has an 12g blank firing ALARM. I would ring PLOD just to make sure it`s legal has said above. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Potentially dodgy in public land, on private land signage still required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 perfectly legal to use blank 12bore alarm cartridges as a audible alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobygixer Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 perfectly legal to use blank 12bore alarm cartridges as a audible alarm. Thanks for the advise guys, I'm getting one today and will be fitting it later........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Pal of mine has run this on his shed for many years, don't forget you have set it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 perfectly legal to use blank 12bore alarm cartridges as a audible alarm. I know its OK around private buildings and property, although I believe signs are supposed to be posted. But, inside a vehicle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I know its OK around private buildings and property, although I believe signs are supposed to be posted. But, inside a vehicle ? I'm with Cranfield not sure I like the inside a car bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) I used them in my sisters garden, low lifes about, rigged it up, 2 nights later they phoned the police, forgot to tell him about it, Apparently he hit the the dirt in very quick time.. just explained it was an alarm blank, nothing more said..(I Did have a good laugh.) My Mate installed one in his car, after having his car nicked, never went off though, they stayed away. He Was on nights at the time as well. Edited January 18, 2014 by subsonicnat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I know its OK around private buildings and property, although I believe signs are supposed to be posted. But, inside a vehicle ? Since the interior of a vehicle is not public access i cannot see any particular law being broken. If the vehicle however is a nice one why not consider having a 'Clifford' alarm system fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I think your car interior is classed as a public place in line with the laws on weapons and knives. Consider the other risks though like fire inside the car etc. These are black powder and cars are full of things that might set on fire I should go for physical security measures personally! Like cable and padlocks etc. Also keeping stuff out of sight This reminds me of a conversation between the Home office rep and a South African firm selling car tazers I once witnessed. These things were awesome like a std cook lock but if touched without first before being dis armed they literally shocked the thief into a jabbering wreck on the floor! The guy from the H.O was not at all keen and I remember the guy saying "But, but there in your XXXXXXX car mate " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I think one mounted under a vehicle may be ok but no in the interior or anywhere with flammable material is a bad idea. Ideal for protecting plant like JCB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I don`t see why not you can buy 12g blank firers that you can run of a trip wire. A farmer i shoot for has them all over his farm buildings and sheds. Manchester Air Guns (shop) sells them you get 12 blank cartridges and the firing trigger or device. They are sold has an 12g blank firing ALARM. I would ring PLOD just to make sure it`s legal has said above. Henry Krank also sells them. But check to see if it's legal to use them in your vehicle. They are normally used around allotments/sheds etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I've asked about this and got a deffo ( excuse the pun) no from the plod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I've asked about this and got a deffo ( excuse the pun) no from the plod Did he just say no or did he actually know if it was legal or not as most police officers don't actually know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Not too sure but it's not an offensive weapon and no harm is intended, its not lethal barrelled, can't see th issue. Maybe a civil claim if the thief goes deaf but that's unlikely. Check with a lawyer to make sure. Edited January 18, 2014 by GingerCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If someone was to be injured then you could be on the wrong end of the law...... Think very carefully before using these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Civil law unless it's a man trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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