ladyjack Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 i have fac air rifle on ticket,how hard is it to change to 17 hmr,cheers dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 You'll either have to sell the air rifle and apply for a 1 for 1 variation, stating that you want to change the slot to .17 HMR or you can keep the air rifle and apply for a variation for a .17 HMR slot, this will cost you £20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) thanks livefast123, meant to say got fac air rifle on ticket but have not bought one,have 22lr,wich i use for bunnys,was looking for rifle for my NV,so was thinking of 17hmr, looking for advice realy,any help much appreciated Edited September 15, 2015 by ladyjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) 1for1 variation is only for same rifle .ie selling a FAC air to squire a new FAC air(Free).asking for a is £20 variation. Edited September 15, 2015 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Just apply for a variation, which will be free, and job done. Always presuming you can demonstrate good reason and somewhere to use it. Davyo's advice is incorrect...........it will be free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 It cost me to add an additional rifle? A variation. One for one, selling a rifle and opening the slot back for the same calibre rifle was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 It cost me to add an additional rifle? A variation. One for one, selling a rifle and opening the slot back for the same calibre rifle was free. Yes, but selling a rifle and applying for authority to acquire another is still a variation. A charge only applies where the number of firearms to be held is increased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I see ! So changing the calibre for the slot and not adding more. Thanks Charlie T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 1for1 variation is only for same rifle .ie selling a FAC air to squire a new FAC air(Free).asking for a is £20 variation. 1 for 1 doesn't have to be for swapping like for like, you are just taking 1 firearm slot to replace with another so you can for instance get rid of a moderator, apply for a 1 for 1 and have the slot allocated for a .308 if that is your requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 1 for 1 doesn't have to be for swapping like for like, you are just taking 1 firearm slot to replace with another so you can for instance get rid of a moderator, apply for a 1 for 1 and have the slot allocated for a .308 if that is your requirement. Oh if that's the case some one better tell Durham, I need my £20 back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I would get onto them later if I were you. I think, and I may be wrong, that if you are selling something and want a new slot via a 1 for 1 it has to be done within a certain time limit (7 days springs to mind) otherwise the variation fee applies but if you haven't filled a slot and just need it changed to another calibre for instance (or the same) it is most certainly not a chargeable variation. Edited September 16, 2015 by r1steele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Oh if that's the case some one better tell Durham, I need my £20 back. Ive done a variation with Durham swapping fac air for rf, was a free 1 for 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ive done a variation with Durham swapping fac air for rf, was a free 1 for 1. We'll both myself and my mate need £20 back then,will get on the blower after decoying today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Davyo You should indeed request a refund and point out to them 10.59, 10.60 & 10.61 of the HO Guidance which clearly sets out what is and is not chargeable. It's worth pointing out that these charges are set out by a government order and the police are not permitted by law to alter them. You may also wish to direct them to their own website which clearly states it is free.......... It is emphasised that a variation is always necessary if a certificate holder wishes to change one of his firearms, even if he seeks to purchase one identical to the one he is disposing of. Applications for "one for one" variations, including both same and different calibre weapons, should be made by the certificate holder submitting his firearm certificate together with a completed Form 202, direct to Firearms Licensing. Such applications will be processed free of charge, providing that firearms licensing are informed within seven days from when the transaction takes place and the police are informed of the disposal transaction and the new request at the same time. In the case of a change of authorisation which has not yet been taken up, this is not usually a problem. Edited September 16, 2015 by CharlieT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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