Rim Fire Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I was reading on another shooting forum that one of the members had put a warning shot over poachers heads next thing he knew was plod confiscating his rifles shotguns and his ticket. But the only way they could have found out was by another member off that site as it is a closed site to none members so be careful what you say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) If he was thick enough to say it on a forum then he probably shouts his mouth off elsewhere.He was rightly shopped on @ let's hope he never gets them back.The idiot shouldn't even point the gun never mind fire it off. The person that shopped him did right.Just goes to show that idiots can obtain firearms! Edited October 12, 2017 by Davyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Blimey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 No such thing as a closed site. Everything you type on the internet is visible to anyone if they want to read it bad enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I can't see how firing a shot over some poachers warrants having your guns confiscated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) I can't see how firing a shot over some poachers warrants having your guns confiscated.Really? To my mind theres 2 issues here and the second is being daft enough to put it in writing and on a public forum If youre that big a dafty then you shouldnt be left alone with the big boom and bang bang sticks. . Edited October 12, 2017 by Mungler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Unfortunately the police will look for any reason however tenuous to confiscate . The usual in interest of public safety reason is a catchall that is very hard to contest And it sounds like the individual in question deserves it and wont have a leg to stand on legally. Edited October 12, 2017 by Wingman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Can't believe what I've just read !There are those that actually fire off warning shots and those that think it's acceptable ! Are these recent posts (guns in self defence and this one) just posted to wind people up.If licence holders are firing alledged warning shots,then maybe tuffer vetting for licences is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Can't believe what I've just read !There are those that actually fire off warning shots and those that think it's acceptable ! Are these recent posts (guns in self defence and this one) just posted to wind people up.If licence holders are firing alledged warning shots,then maybe tuffer vetting for licences is required. Its a genuine post on another forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBettin Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Can't believe what I've just read !There are those that actually fire off warning shots and those that think it's acceptable ! Are these recent posts (guns in self defence and this one) just posted to wind people up.If licence holders are firing alledged warning shots,then maybe tuffer vetting for licences is required. I have to agree with Davyo here. I don't see this scenario in the light in which it's being portrayed. I see it as good work by the police. If anyone engages in delivering warning shots - you have to question whether it's a bad thing they were honest enough about it to get caught. If you think the irresponsible actions of others could never lead to a change in legislation that would eventually affect every other license holder - you're mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Its a genuine post on another forum What Forum is that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 No such thing as a closed site. Everything you type on the internet is visible to anyone if they want to read it bad enough. Exactly. And anyone who thinks thinks otherwise might want to go back over their posting history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 No such thing as a closed site..This, and for those who think the rozzers dont monitor THIS site; think again. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I have met and shot with dozens of people that have issues with safety/health/mental issues. FEO's have a difficult job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I have witnessed very poor (unsafe) gun handling from folk who have been deemed fit to own a gun. Personally I would not have licenced them for a pee shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 This, and for those who think the rozzers dont monitor THIS site; think again. Some of them are members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Some of them are members 😀👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I have met and shot with dozens of people that have issues with safety/health/mental issues. FEO's have a difficult job. The same with many areas, until you do something wrong (or get caught doing it) it's very difficult to block them from accessing those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The Police do monitor this site. The idiot had his licence revoked - absolutely correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The Police do monitor this site.The idiot had his licence revoked - absolutely correct. Absolutely right. Cannot believe we are reading about such a stupid act does not do us license holders any favours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Can't believe what I've just read !There are those that actually fire off warning shots and those that think it's acceptable ! Are these recent posts (guns in self defence and this one) just posted to wind people up.If licence holders are firing alledged warning shots,then maybe tuffer vetting for licences is required. Seconded. What if the alleged poachers fire back, does it end up like the OK Corall all over a Pheasant or 3 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Absolutely right. Cannot believe we are reading about such a stupid act does not do us license holders any favours Totally agree with this Deserved to lose his licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The Police do monitor this site. The idiot had his licence revoked - absolutely correct. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The only word of caution is Did the boy actually do it? It's not as if no one on forums exaggerates the truth or actually lies, is it? Some of the marksmanship and ballistic properties some bullets show on here show would be world beating. Wot did the boy actually write? He shot over their heads or he should/would like too? Was it a figure of speech? If the boy was actually stupid enough to do wot he said then yes he does deserve to lose his tickets. But u still have a case with no witnesses, where no one actually know's if it happened never mind wot exactly happened If he was seen shooting on purpose over the top of someone head he deserves everything and can't be surprised Wot's to stop malicious allegations, I know of folk having there guns taken of them for non existant arguments with neighbours More and more often the polis just take guns away before asking questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 How times have changed... When I was a youngin a bloke we nicknamed Shotgun Willy would shoot at us if we were on his patch with cartridges filled with rice. We found out the rice bit later on in our childhood, & the shooting bit was always at distance....not knowing anything about the 12g at the time it scared the hell out of us. Another farmer would shoot dogs on his land & charge 10p for the cartridge if the owners wanted their dog back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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