Graham M Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 So here's a question for you. When I talked to my FEO last week she pointed out that my box, that was used to store my black powder in, should have been chained to the wall. This puzzled me because in the event of a fire the firemen (or should that be fire persons?) wouldn't be able to grab it and throw it out of the house. I have also spoken to someone who has been in contact with the fire service and they themselves have raised doubts about this. Anyone else received this "advice"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 check what the government requires.. not hearsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Pretty sure that's cobblers - In that same vein, should you be locking up your cartridges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Mine had to be chained to a solid wall in an outbuilding and was inspected before the licence was issued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Up to about 8 years ago when we moved from the house mine was in the shed at the bottom of the garden. Thats where they told me to put it about 20 odd years ago. In those days (don't know about now) it was nothing to do with security, 100% to do with fire risk Are you a member of MLAGB? if so talk to Andrew Edited October 13, 2020 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windswept Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 This might be useful, it explains when and why a chain may be required. https://www.mlagb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Shooters-and-Shooting-Guide-Issue-1-Amend-1-January-2020.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 On my last renew I was told that my smokeless powder was to go in the box too ? So because I had smokeless and black they had to go together, but if I just had smokeless it could go in the fridge for all they care What's all that about ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Yep. had my BP licence just over a year. FEO said that as I had a workshop at the bottom of the garden he would like to see it stored in there . Also to fix the box with a light chain to the bench so as to make it difficult for a thief to just run off with it. 1 hour ago, cookoff013 said: check what the government requires.. not hearsay. It's not what the govmint says but what your FEO wants that matters. That is if you want a smooth ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Some feo's in Cambridgeshire tell owners to do this while others say don't incase of a house fire (you'll need to lob it out the window). My old feo never mentioned anything about chaining it to a radiator so mine always sat in spare bedroom untethered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Windswept said: This might be useful, it explains when and why a chain may be required. https://www.mlagb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Shooters-and-Shooting-Guide-Issue-1-Amend-1-January-2020.pdf Just read this and it seems to be what they want, so why do different FEO's ask for different things? 87. Where the place of storage is not a secured room or other suitably secure place the enforcing authority is likely to be satisfied that the physical resistance to attack is adequate when boxes used for the storage of shooters powder meet the following requirements: Guidance on Regulations – Firearms Users and Associated Trades Page 17 have securely fixed, robust steel hinges; have a secure hasp used with a security grade padlock; and suitable arrangements have been made to frustrate attempts to remove the box. Examples of good practice are: bolting or screwing the box to the floor of the place where it is being kept securing it by either its handles (if they are bolted through the box) or by a similarly attached ring or other attachment, to a strong point using a good quality chain or fixed device and padlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Had one FAO tell me to lock up all my powder in a safe then another said if i get a fire it will act as a bomb 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Mine said don't chain it up and clearly mark it " black powder " . Also put it where trumpton can see it , grab and throw it or run away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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