Matty89 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 What is the general consensus on gun related number plates? I personally prefer not to advertise the fact I shoot to the general public however the missus has bought me a number plate as a surprise gift for valentines. The plate clearly states 'GUN' in it and the car its proposed for is a LR Defender. I don't want to be an **** about it but I have my reservations with putting it on the car for 2 obvious reasons - Advertising the fact I own guns and could be targeted or followed home as a result - Advertising to anti's who may vandalise my car as a result. Does anybody have shooting related number plates and have had problems as a result? I feel quite uneasy about putting it on but don't want to be an unappreciative so and so at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Oooo, tricky one! No way would I have a plate like that (for the reasons you mention). But it is a gift. I’m afraid a conversation of some sort with your missus is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I think you are in a lose/lose situation, don't fit it and brown the misses off, fit it and possibly end up with a slashed tyre or worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I know someone with ‘XXX GUN’ but he’s the type that doesn’t give damn. I personally wouldn’t as it’s for me but it’s not harming anyone and who’s to say your not a decorator and love using a mastic gun ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Apart from the security issue, I'm afraid I consider personalised number plates as naff. I can find ways of spending my money more sensibly. BUT as said, you have to do some carefull explaining to she who must be obeyed if YOU don't want it. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I've seen a few near me and thought about the fact they're advertising themselves as a SGC holder. Interestingly in my local dealer there was a notice about putting pics on social media posing with a weapon, "Look at me bagging a few woodies", "Oooh look I'm on holiday in Fuengirola and the house is empty" In all honesty I've seen 12g slabs on the back seat of an empty car in the supermarket car park. Going back to the original point, I've also seen a pub car park full of Range Rovers etc, disgorging men in tweeds after a day's shooting. It screamed out to me that there were weapons in the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Walker570 said: Apart from the security issue, I'm afraid I consider personalised number plates as naff. I can find ways of spending my money more sensibly. BUT as said, you have to do some carefull explaining to she who must be obeyed if YOU don't want it. Best of luck. Yes, that is another valid point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason4796 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I recently saw a private plate advertised for sale: SH07 GUN Agree with Walker570 on the cost.... I could have bought a couple of new guns for the cost but I did like the look of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Pray the vehicle you have is older than the plate ‘age relation’ and then you can tell her that as much as you would like to, that it’s against the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty1980 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Wasn't so long ago, I was watching a video on You tube about a shoot. Car park full of discoverys and Rangerovers, then this 90 pulls up with the plate "sniper", it didn't read exactly that but looked mint! So I started to have a look for a few online and there was the actual plate. He must have put it up for sale or something. Think it was about 15k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty89 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Most seem to echo my own thoughts it seems. The plate dates to 03 so will go straight on my Defender. I know it will knock her duck off if i moan about it so I think i'll have to bite the bullet and bang it on and hope it doesn't get vandalised as a result. Its not exactly subtle though especially with the rear 4x4 plates as it will just read... XXX GUN Edited February 13, 2018 by Matty89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Dont make it look personal,,plain font proper spacing etc....most plates get altered to look like a word...may not be as obvious as you think...and if theres nothing shooting related on the jeep..stickers etc why would anyone know you shoot......keep it plain..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I'v seen a few shooting number plates near me. It's not for me but I do have a basc sticker and the only note left on my car was offering beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty89 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, labstaff said: I'v seen a few shooting number plates near me. It's not for me but I do have a basc sticker and the only note left on my car was offering beating. That's good to know mate, never even dared put a BASC sticker on mine for fear of the above. Only have a National Trust sticker in my front window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) I would just explain to your misses your concerns and see what she has to say, she may well agree once you explain. Let her know you are very chuffed with the present but you feel it draws unnecessary attention to the fact that you own guns. Good luck either way, I wouldn't want to be in your shoes. Edited February 13, 2018 by Newbie to this Missed a space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Personal plates are naff, I have always thought so. The only classy ones are the very old ones B26 or whatever. Saying that, and contradicting myself somewhat, there used to be 762 FMJ on a car that regularly visited Bisley a few years back. I thought that was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) I wouldn't worry about putting a plate like that on my truck. Who actually reads other people's plates? If you were "unlucky" enough to be issued a gun-related plate when you bought a new car, would you ask for it to be changed? As someone said above, getting out of a range rover wearing tweeds, or carrying a gunslip out to the car are far bigger giveaways. I think you can be overcautious unnecessarily. Edited February 13, 2018 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Its no for me i try to do everything under the radar and even the folk next door hardly know what i get up to . My cousins the opposite a big mouth flying close to the wind and always seems too be in trouble its like he thrives on it , but as you get older you just cant be bothered with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBettin Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 36 minutes ago, Matty89 said: Most seem to echo my own thoughts it seems. The plate dates to 03 so will go straight on my Defender. I know it will knock her duck off if i moan about it so I think i'll have to bite the bullet and bang it on and hope it doesn't get vandalised as a result. Its not exactly subtle though especially with the rear 4x4 plates as it will just read... XXX GUN That's no good mate. Nice of you to be courteous but you've just outlined legitimate security concerns, my gf's feelings about an unwanted gift wouldn't come before those, that's just my opinion anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, walshie said: I wouldn't worry about putting a plate like that on my truck. Who actually reads other people's plates? If you were "unlucky" enough to be issued a gun-related plate when you bought a new car, would you ask for it to be changed? As someone said above, getting out of a range rover wearing tweeds, or carrying a gunslip out to the car are far bigger giveaways. I think you be overcautious unnecessarily. My thoughts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Bit naff in my opinion, sort of thing you expect to see in the states - best place for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delwint Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 So no one see you walk back to the house with a brace of pheasant. A few woodies or rabbits. The Labrador and you in a Barbour or similar clothing. I’d put it on, what’s the chances you would be targeted for having a plate with gun on. 99.99999% against Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, millrace said: Dont make it look personal,,plain font proper spacing etc....most plates get altered to look like a word...may not be as obvious as you think...and if theres nothing shooting related on the jeep..stickers etc why would anyone know you shoot......keep it plain..... I was in the exact position as the OP and I decided rather than upset the apple cart i'd put it on the car, but I went the opposite way to the above. Mine is XXX (my initials) 1 GUN. I've had an 'illegal' plate made that puts the 1 next to GUN so XXX 1GUN and most people who have mentioned the plate to me don't even register the 'GUN' part, they're more interested in what the 'obvious' XXX part is. I've had it for around 4 years and not had any problems, but the majority of my shooting is at ranges where anti's don't seem to be bothered about. FYI I have a 'properly' spaced plate for the MOT. I can understand the small/highly stylised letters that are difficult to read but the spacing restriction is just a money spinner for bored traffic cops as far as i'm concerned, it doesn't stop/defeat ANPR cameras or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 42 minutes ago, walshie said: I wouldn't worry about putting a plate like that on my truck. Who actually reads other people's plates? If you were "unlucky" enough to be issued a gun-related plate when you bought a new car, would you ask for it to be changed? As someone said above, getting out of a range rover wearing tweeds, or carrying a gunslip out to the car are far bigger giveaways. I think you be overcautious unnecessarily. what walshie says. bang it on your disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 My mates plate spells CAT, yet he doesn't even own one. How many people have a plate spelling GUN that don't even shoot there must be thousands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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