steve_b_wales Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Does a sub 12 ft/lb air rifle have to locked away in a security cabinet if there's anyone in your home under the age of 18? I know about all other laws relating to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Believe so yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 NO. But you are responsible if anyone under age does get hold of the gun. It is strongly suggested that airguns be locked away safely. Does not mention secure cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: Believe so yes 1 minute ago, DUNKS said: NO. But you are responsible if anyone under age does get hold of the gun. It is strongly suggested that airguns be locked away safely. Does not mention secure cabinet. Conflicting answers. This is a discussion going on Facebook regarding locking up an air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 I used trigger locks on mine when in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: Conflicting answers. This is a discussion going on Facebook regarding locking up an air rifle. Both right. That's off the gov website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Thanks. The discussion/disagreement is based on whether you have to have a lockable gun cabinet for the air rifle, and not just to make sure it's locked away in a cupboard etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentyn Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 the law isnt so prescriptive, it just says "reasonable precautions" - personally i use a safe as its easier but you could also have a trigger lock or just not storing them in a location where an <18 can get to them Given how cheap a safe is ( and you dont need an expensive one) its worth it just to protect the asset value alone 1 minute ago, steve_b_wales said: Thanks. The discussion/disagreement is based on whether you have to have a lockable gun cabinet for the air rifle, and not just to make sure it's locked away in a cupboard etc. you dont need a lockable gun cabinet ( not sure about scotland) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, quentyn said: the law isnt so prescriptive, it just says "reasonable precautions" - personally i use a safe as its easier but you could also have a trigger lock or just not storing them in a location where an <18 can get to them Given how cheap a safe is ( and you dont need an expensive one) its worth it just to protect the asset value alone you dont need a lockable gun cabinet ( not sure about scotland) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Here is the rule for Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 A good option (aside from a cabinet ) Is to use trigger locks and and put them on a high shelf in a wardrobe. Or use a lockable gun case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: A good option (aside from a cabinet ) Is to use trigger locks and and put them on a high shelf in a wardrobe. Or use a lockable gun case . But that does not help if they are stolen , how would that effect if you had a SGC or FAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Its not illegal to be a victim of crime . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Ultrastu said: Its not illegal to be a victim of crime . But how would it effect your SGC or FAC . If they were not secured to the structure of a building . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 As i understand it it's not law but an advisory to lock it up mine is in the same wardrobe where my SG AND FA are kept Air rifle is loose and others in gun safe and every time i get a visit nothing has been said to lock it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 My air rifles are locked within my secured gun room. My rifles and guns are locked within a safe within the gun room. All pellets and ammunition is locked within a safe, within a safe within the gun room. If that isn’t reasonable precautions I don’t know what is 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s×s Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Captains Log Stardate 2020, we have been plague with an unknown virus people dieing, going without, people rioting in the streets, and (should i lock my gun away 🤪 ) please forgive me I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 21 hours ago, Ultrastu said: A good option (aside from a cabinet ) Is to use trigger locks and use a lockable gun case . This is what I used to do with mine before I got a cabinet when I got my FAC and SGC. It's now in the cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 I'm with steve SxS on this - so many variables as well to consider as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Never locked mine away, it's kept in the kitchen and ready (not loaded) for any magpies or squirrels that dare to enter our garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Common sense some times prevails as well Steve, trigger lock and out of sight - out of mind mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 18/06/2020 at 23:06, johnphilip said: But how would it effect your SGC or FAC . If they were not secured to the structure of a building . If you have an SGC and/or FAC, then why not just keep the air rifle in the cabinet? This law really annoys me. Why couldn't they have just done the sensible thing and clearly defined what they mean by 'reasonable precautions'. Or just say they have to be in a safe. job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: If you have an SGC and/or FAC, then why not just keep the air rifle in the cabinet? This law really annoys me. Why couldn't they have just done the sensible thing and clearly defined what they mean by 'reasonable precautions'. Or just say they have to be in a safe. job done. Because here in scotland we need a air rifle license , and in my case my wife shares the cabinet , so cant put air rifle in shared cabinet . It just get even more silly . it is to much left upto , interpretation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 45 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Because here in scotland we need a air rifle license , and in my case my wife shares the cabinet , so cant put air rifle in shared cabinet . It just get even more silly . it is to much left upto , interpretation. ah yeah, Stranraer, apologies. It's so silly isn't it? It's as if they're looking for a way to create ambiguity just so people fall foul of the rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 seems its all getting out of hand,more stupid rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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