Nitram xx Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Right, I think only based on what's happening in the gun world that a awful lot of guns are going to the grave yard. This is based on older generations and lead bans. This week I have been offered 5 shotguns and 2 rim fires 22, for peanuts, any way it's not a sales plan, the quastion is, can I depose of my guns my self? Ie chop them up and scrap them. PS I am not, it's just a quastion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 There is no lead ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 They would still be on your licence. Safer to take them into a Police Station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 No. A job for a RFD or the police station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 If they are in a shootable condition try RFD first, if they refuse or want to charge an arm and leg then police station.....if you can find one that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Walker570 said: If they are in a shootable condition try RFD first, if they refuse or want to charge an arm and leg then police station.....if you can find one that is. Good point. My local station which is quite large has vehicles, Bobbies, wardens and the like going in and out all day. Big sign says you may not enter. There is a phone by the door outside. If you dare to pick it up you find yourself speaking to an operator at the main police station 15 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windswept Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Yes, as far as I know you can still destroy a shotgun yourself and notify, no idea about a 22LR. https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/answers/legal-answers/destroy-a-shotgun-93202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s×s Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Scully said: There is no lead ban. 👍^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 I admit to being surprised that it is a DIY job. That said, it will take a good deal of effort, not to mention angle grinder discs, photos, receipts etc. Safer to let the Police dispose of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 You can destroy them yourself. Take photos and email photos of destroyed guns and details of guns to firearms dept and keep copies and photos. My rfd suggested I keep a small part of a destroyed gun with serial number on for further proof if required at renewal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Some police forces have a different view of Destroying guns We don’t charge to destroy guns as long as it’s a complete gun if in doubt call your FEO and ask advice there is a point or possibly a point in destroying a gun where it could be classed as a concealable weapon we have a mechanical guillotine to split barrels and cut actions in half PLEASE be careful with the law and with disc cutters , hardened steel gun parts will jam your disc if not done properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Hello, if they a in working order why destroy them ? as Scully said there is no lead ban yet, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimo22 Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 If they are currently in proof then there is plenty of cartridges available to use through them. Will have no worries using steel through mine and if I get wear on barrels then still had some use out of them. If I get offered any cheap will snap up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Stimo22 said: If they are currently in proof then there is plenty of cartridges available to use through them. Will have no worries using steel through mine and if I get wear on barrels then still had some use out of them. If I get offered any cheap will snap up. How many do you want? ive about 180 odd guns here from £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitram xx Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, wabbitbosher said: How many do you want? ive about 180 odd guns here from £30 I only have a few and I panic. 180 guns to sell??? go and have a drink and forget about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Nitram xx said: I only have a few and I panic. 180 guns to sell??? go and have a drink and forget about them. I’m a firearms dealer! Where would I be without stock ? I’d be like Waterstones without books merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 My friend who is an RFD is getting a constant trickle of shotguns being brought in by the police for destruction. Some of them are in very good condition so its a bit heart breaking. He gets £20 a time but at the moment twenty quid is twenty. Presumably these are guns that people have tried to sell and failed so in the end they just got handed in, No other choice. He is also not taking in any shotguns for sale any more because they are just not moving. He is constantly being contacted by people wanting to sell all sorts of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitram xx Posted December 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Vince Green said: My friend who is an RFD is getting a constant trickle of shotguns being brought in by the police for destruction. Some of them are in very good condition so its a bit heart breaking. He gets £20 a time but at the moment twenty quid is twenty. Presumably these are guns that people have tried to sell and failed so in the end they just got handed in, No other choice. He is also not taking in any shotguns for sale any more because they are just not moving. He is constantly being contacted by people wanting to sell all sorts of stuff. Sad times I love the look and feel of the side / side, can't belive what there not worth. We must try and get the young in to shoot? How??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 8 hours ago, Vince Green said: My friend who is an RFD is getting a constant trickle of shotguns being brought in by the police for destruction. Some of them are in very good condition so its a bit heart breaking. He gets £20 a time but at the moment twenty quid is twenty. Presumably these are guns that people have tried to sell and failed so in the end they just got handed in, No other choice. He is also not taking in any shotguns for sale any more because they are just not moving. He is constantly being contacted by people wanting to sell all sorts of stuff. Interesting , I have took a few old s x s up the police station to take them off of my s g c as they were in need of repair and didn't warrant the cost of the repairs , no problems at all when you hand them in , they check the serial number on your s g c and when confirmed they give you a receipt at no cost at all . So if they have to spend £20 to get them destroyed then why not charge the person who hand them in the £20 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 53 minutes ago, marsh man said: Interesting , I have took a few old s x s up the police station to take them off of my s g c as they were in need of repair and didn't warrant the cost of the repairs , no problems at all when you hand them in , they check the serial number on your s g c and when confirmed they give you a receipt at no cost at all . So if they have to spend £20 to get them destroyed then why not charge the person who hand them in the £20 ?? I don't suppose they are allowed to charge you if you are surrendering them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 17 hours ago, marsh man said: So if they have to spend £20 to get them destroyed then why not charge the person who hand them in the £20 ?? Because that cost is nothing compared to potential other routes the gun owner could take to dispose. Same for handing in knives, better a small cost than unsafe weapons in the wild. If someone is at a loose end and cannot afford £20 and just wants a gun gone, better a safe route.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 7 hours ago, HantsRob said: Because that cost is nothing compared to potential other routes the gun owner could take to dispose. Same for handing in knives, better a small cost than unsafe weapons in the wild. There are no other ‘potential routes’ a legitimate gun owner can use if they are the owner of that particular gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Scully said: There are no other ‘potential routes’ a legitimate gun owner can use if they are the owner of that particular gun. Like you say , what other option have you got for disposing a worn out , or low value shotgun , two of mine are safe for me to use but both need work done on them to make them saleable , one is a B S A ej that need a new trigger spring and showing signs of getting loose around the breech , and the other one is a Charles Osborne non ej with a loose top rib , each one would cost more than the gun is worth to have the work done , as the gun shop don't want them, I wouldn't worry to much if the police charged me the same amount they had to pay to get them cut up , after all if they are doing the paper work and paying £20 per gun for it's disposal then we can't expect to pay nothing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Scully said: There are no other ‘potential routes’ a legitimate gun owner can use if they are the owner of that particular gun. Someone could try destroying at home, but again at the cost of cutting disks and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, HantsRob said: Someone could try destroying at home, but again at the cost of cutting disks and what not. You should still have to show the destroyed gun to the flo absolute minefield those that do it earn the £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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