69chris Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 hey guys, iv googled this and couldnt find an actual answer so here i am !! if i decide i didnt actually want my semi auto ruger 22lr anymore and would much prefer something bolt action instead how do i go about it ?? is it as simple as selling the ruger, emailing the police the details of the sale in the usual way, thus clearing the slot, and then buying what i should have got in the 1st place, or am i missing loads and its really much, much more complicated than that ? cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ok, sell rifle to RFD or someone with an open slot for a .22 LR rifle. You write it on his ticket, inform police within 7 days you want a 1 for 1 variation. Send FAC to police with variation form from basc or police website. Wait for FAC to return ( good luck with that ) then if they grant buy .22 bolt gun. Easy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 jez i reckon with a tad more effort they could make that slightly more time wasting and difficult - i knew i was under-estimating it thanks Iain, i think ill not bother and just plod on with what i have, doesnt really seem worth the hassle to just save a few rimfire bullets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Why not apply for a bolt action and keep the auto till licence comes back then sell auto if you want or just keep it no reason why you cannot have two 22 rifles Edited January 20, 2015 by snow white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Why not apply for a bolt action and keep the auto till licence comes back then sell auto if you want or just keep it no reason why you cannot have two 22 rifles tbh i just dont really want anymore rifles than i need or use, i sorta guessed it'd be a pita so im not too suprised about how its done - thankfully its not important the other reason is i will soon be applying for a variation for a centerfire and was going to do a 1 for 1 if poss with the 22lr as thats the one ill hardly use, thus not really need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 The only issue with selling and a one for one swap is you'll be without a rifle for as long as your licensing department take to return the license. If you're applying for a centrefire variation anyway, you'll have to pay for that, so might as well stock up on ammo, add a bolt action 22 onto the variation along with the centrefire, then once you've got your FAC back, you can part-ex or sell your semi-auto 22 when you buy the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Why sell the rifle first. Just apply for the 1 for 1 variation and when your ticket comes back with the new slot you can sell or PX your present one and buy the new one. They will put your present one on a temp permit, thus allowing you to dispose of it at your convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 thanks guys, although i reckon i hide it well i think you can all obviously see this is all very new to me i thought id swap the ruger for something bolty as the 10/22 doesnt like nice quiet subs which is the only reason i wanted a 22, it happily cycles cci mini mags etc but they are pretty loud so i tend to just use my hmr instead wouldnt it be nice if this sort of thing could just be dealt with instantly inhouse by a rfd instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 hey guys, iv googled this and couldnt find an actual answer so here i am !! if i decide i didnt actually want my semi auto ruger 22lr anymore and would much prefer something bolt action instead how do i go about it ?? is it as simple as selling the ruger, emailing the police the details of the sale in the usual way, thus clearing the slot, and then buying what i should have got in the 1st place, or am i missing loads and its really much, much more complicated than that ? cheers all Advising them of a sale does not clear a slot, it terminates the slot. You must make it clear you want a 1 for 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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