eddoakley Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 From Monday here in Wales the wearing of masks in shops becomes compulsory (because kung flu is taking this weekend off) Had to call firearms department yesterday to ask whether the wearing of masks in a gun shop is acceptable or whether we would be exempt. They, unsurprisingly, didn't have an answer. Like anything else covid related they said "read the guidelines" and completely refused to commit to an answer. What's the thinking amongst the PW experts? Masks required or masks unacceptable? Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 I would say unacceptable, maybe only allow 2 people in at any time and keep 2 meters apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 To go in my local RFD (England) you have to wear a mask since it became law to wear masks in shops. I do agree RFDs should be exempt due to the nature of trade in a RFD, where identification of people is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 We have been wearing masks in the gunshops for quite a while now. No problems that I am aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Get them to wear clear plastic bags over their heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 One of my local RFDs has a buzzer door that is full toughened glass, he sees you before you get in, has been like that for years. I think what he's doing is ensuring he can see your face then you mask up and he lets you in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 I haven’t been in a gun shop since before Covid started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 My local shop is a no mask no entry policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rob85 said: One of my local RFDs has a buzzer door that is full toughened glass, he sees you before you get in, has been like that for years. I think what he's doing is ensuring he can see your face then you mask up and he lets you in. both the gun shops I go to have those, I think its pretty standard these days. A lot of Jewellers have them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchers Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 I went to my local gunshop last week to pick a rfd transfer up, they had the door open and a table wedged in the doorway so no going in the shop at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 I bought carts a few days ago and they checked my licence with my mask on, ummmmmmmmmm I walked away happy but did wonder how clever the guy was to be able to confirm it was my licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, mgsontour said: I bought carts a few days ago and they checked my licence with my mask on, ummmmmmmmmm I walked away happy but did wonder how clever the guy was to be able to confirm it was my licence I bought some from my local agricultural engineers last Wed. I had a mask on but she never even looked at my ticket! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 My local Rfd you need to ring the doorbell to get in, so nothing wrong with being at the door then putting your mask on when you go inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Mice! said: My local Rfd you need to ring the doorbell to get in, so nothing wrong with being at the door then putting your mask on when you go inside. So simple so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mgsontour said: I bought carts a few days ago and they checked my licence with my mask on, ummmmmmmmmm I walked away happy but did wonder how clever the guy was to be able to confirm it was my licence 🤣 I even had to take my mask off in Costco to renew my membership so they could check my photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 12/09/2020 at 09:06, walshie said: Get them to wear clear plastic bags over their heads. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, das said: 👍 Been wearing them here in the gun shops in Scotland since they reopened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Went to pick up some 17hmr the other day and pulled on my camo full head cover balaclava. They have a camera outside so the one guy behind the counter knew it was me and released the gate lock and I burst round the corner with a loud BOOOO!! They all jumped about 3ft in the air and collapsed laughing. To be fair any gunshop without that sort of security has to be an exception. They need to be able to see who the potential customer is. I would have thought that all gunshops would/should have security cameras inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 On 12/09/2020 at 10:10, Scully said: I bought some from my local agricultural engineers last Wed. I had a mask on but she never even looked at my ticket! 🙂 Technically don't need a certificate to purchase shotgun ammunition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, ClemFandango said: Technically don't need a certificate to purchase shotgun ammunition. Every day’s a school day; I thought you had to produce one nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Depends what you mean by “don’t need a certificate” - you don’t have to be granted a SGC just have access to one. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/45/section/5 Subsection 5(2) of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 states that a person can only purchase shotgun cartridge if he “produces a certificate authorising another person to possess such a gun together with that person’s written authority to purchase the ammunition on his behalf”. The 1988 Act May have been superseded but in my layman’s mind I will go with that until shown other legislation. Full text: (1)This section applies to ammunition to which section 1 of the principal Act does not apply and which is capable of being used in a shot gun or in a smooth-bore gun to which that section applies. (2)It is an offence for a person to sell any such ammunition to another person in the United Kingdom who is neither a registered firearms dealer nor a person who sells such ammunition by way of trade or business unless that other person— (a)produces a certificate authorising him to possess a gun of a kind mentioned in subsection (1) above; or (b)shows that he is by virtue of that Act or this Act entitled to have possession of such a gun without holding a certificate; or (c)produces a certificate authorising another person to possess such a gun, together with that person’s written authority to purchase the ammunition on his behalf. (3)An offence under this section shall be punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 9 hours ago, WalkedUp said: Depends what you mean by “don’t need a certificate” - you don’t have to be granted a SGC just have access to one. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/45/section/5 Subsection 5(2) of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 states that a person can only purchase shotgun cartridge if he “produces a certificate authorising another person to possess such a gun together with that person’s written authority to purchase the ammunition on his behalf”. The 1988 Act May have been superseded but in my layman’s mind I will go with that until shown other legislation. Full text: (1)This section applies to ammunition to which section 1 of the principal Act does not apply and which is capable of being used in a shot gun or in a smooth-bore gun to which that section applies. (2)It is an offence for a person to sell any such ammunition to another person in the United Kingdom who is neither a registered firearms dealer nor a person who sells such ammunition by way of trade or business unless that other person— (a)produces a certificate authorising him to possess a gun of a kind mentioned in subsection (1) above; or (b)shows that he is by virtue of that Act or this Act entitled to have possession of such a gun without holding a certificate; or (c)produces a certificate authorising another person to possess such a gun, together with that person’s written authority to purchase the ammunition on his behalf. (3)An offence under this section shall be punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or both. Thanks Walkedup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Don't need a licence to have shotgun cartridges, the sellers just insist on seeing a licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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