Bigteddy1954 Posted Friday at 10:56 Report Share Posted Friday at 10:56 Hi folks quick question. Do you need a licence for a air shotgun in the uk .ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted Friday at 11:18 Report Share Posted Friday at 11:18 Hello, What is an Air Shotgun ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted Friday at 11:26 Report Share Posted Friday at 11:26 29 minutes ago, Bigteddy1954 said: Hi folks quick question. Do you need a licence for a air shotgun in the uk .ty Have you found anywhere selling them in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted Friday at 11:50 Report Share Posted Friday at 11:50 If the muzzle energy is over 12ft/lbs then ANY long barreled air weapon is S1. If over 6ft/lbs then AFAIR as the muzzle energy limit is different for such, so too is any air pistol. So although a 10ft/lbs air pistol sized weapon would be ideal for dispatching cage trapped squirrels our law here would class such as S1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdadphil Posted Friday at 12:18 Report Share Posted Friday at 12:18 As per Google AI In the UK, air pistols with a muzzle energy of up to 6 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) are legal to own and use without a firearms certificate. Air pistols with a higher muzzle energy are prohibited and require permission from the Home Secretary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royden Posted Friday at 12:37 Report Share Posted Friday at 12:37 According to the government website a (Firearm means a lethal barreled weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet or other missile with a kinetic energy of more than one joule at the muzzle of the weapon can be discharged ). It doesnt state how the firearm is powered so it seems all the bases are covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted Friday at 12:51 Report Share Posted Friday at 12:51 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, What is an Air Shotgun ?? I was thinking the same, can anyone enlighten us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Friday at 13:12 Report Share Posted Friday at 13:12 I want one now..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigteddy1954 Posted Friday at 13:12 Author Report Share Posted Friday at 13:12 Hi folks just seen video on YouTube from the USA and they where shooting duck over decoys with them . I think the air shotgun was a gamo viper was very impressive over decoyed duck. Looks like you fill a cylinder cartridge with shot . Think it works from a air cylinder in the fore end . Seen him filling it up from diving bottle . Was just wondering what it was classed as. Sorry it was a PBBA PRO_20 they where shooting geese with them was impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Friday at 13:15 Report Share Posted Friday at 13:15 One of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted Friday at 13:40 Report Share Posted Friday at 13:40 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Bigteddy1954 said: Hi folks just seen video on YouTube from the USA and they where shooting duck over decoys with them . I think the air shotgun was a gamo viper was very impressive over decoyed duck. Looks like you fill a cylinder cartridge with shot . Think it works from a air cylinder in the fore end . Seen him filling it up from diving bottle . Was just wondering what it was classed as. Sorry it was a PBBA PRO_20 they where shooting geese with them was impressed. Hello, Any link on Video, I would think they would be SGC in UK ? Edited Friday at 13:56 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted Friday at 14:02 Report Share Posted Friday at 14:02 21 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Any link on Video, I would think they would be SGC in UK ? My guess would be prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted Friday at 14:07 Report Share Posted Friday at 14:07 My shotgun must be an Air Shotgun because I hit alot of air when I shoot 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigteddy1954 Posted Friday at 14:37 Author Report Share Posted Friday at 14:37 56 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Any link on Video, I would think they would be SGC in UK ? Hi just go on YouTube put in air shotgun shooting .cheers9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted Friday at 15:13 Report Share Posted Friday at 15:13 An air shotgun producing under 12 ft lbs muzzle energy would be lawful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted Friday at 15:44 Report Share Posted Friday at 15:44 1 hour ago, Bigteddy1954 said: Hi just go on YouTube put in air shotgun shooting .cheers9 Hello, I found it Big Ted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigteddy1954 Posted Friday at 16:03 Author Report Share Posted Friday at 16:03 Hi np what do you think of them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted Friday at 16:30 Report Share Posted Friday at 16:30 2 hours ago, RCB56 said: My shotgun must be an Air Shotgun because I hit alot of air when I shoot 🤣🤣 I had a FAC Webley Patriot once...and a painful memory that was...I think that must have been an air shotgun too. At least that what the group size resembled at mere twenty-five yards. Awful thing. Like being punched in the cheek it was to shoot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted Friday at 16:51 Report Share Posted Friday at 16:51 after that Vinderloo last week i rekon me ole air shotgun needs a permit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted Friday at 17:22 Report Share Posted Friday at 17:22 it most likely be well over 12ft1lbs as the usa air rifle are mostly high power this is the specs of the 20 gauge air shotgun 20 Gauge / .457 Barrel Length 32" Overall Length 53.5" Weight 9.5 lbs Energy up to 500 ft/lbs Powerplant PCP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted Sunday at 12:03 Report Share Posted Sunday at 12:03 50/60 years ago Crosman made a co2 shotgun the Crosman 1100, Here is the Crosman converted to air , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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