is there any law to say you cant make your own gun

[radio1ham]

it may be a silly question , summising you had all the tools and equipment

would it be ok to make your own guns i wonder

im sure some people have made them in the past

or is there a law saying you cant

[LEFTY478]

it may be a silly question , summising you had all the tools and equipment

would it be ok to make your own guns i wonder

im sure some people have made them in the past

or is there a law saying you cant

 

a. Yes it is,

b. No it won't,

c. Yes, they have...but many are now in jail,

d. Yes, of cause there is.

 

Edit for clarity: You could do it legally, but there are licenses and permissions to get first. Essentially, many years ago most gun shops/Smiths could/would make guns and some still do. Assuming you're talking about making a gun(s) at home, you'll need a license just to obtain weapons grade steel barrel tubing. Other parts of firearms have certain prohibition in law too. It would be interesting to do though, if you have the ability. But don't forget to get anything you do make, pressure tested at a UK Proof House.

Edited March 4, 2008 by LEFTY478

[WGD]

As far as I am aware there is no law against making your own gun but for whatever type of weapon you create, you need to hold the relevant certficate to be in possession of it the minute it is complete (how you define that I don't know) or it becomes an illegal firearm.

 

Edit: I stand corrected re the law if Lefty is correct.

 

I may see a gunsmith who can make his own guns from scratch at a rabbit shoot tomorrow so will post again if I can get some clarification, but from previous discussions with him I think the above is correct.

 

WGD

Edited March 4, 2008 by wgd

[radio1ham]

ok thanks wgd

Edited March 4, 2008 by radio1ham

[Robby22]

my uncle made his own gun, had to send it away to get the barrels proofed and make sure it was all above board, think he donated to basc in the end???

[WGD]

Rabbit shoot cancelled so no gunsmith to get any further advice from. Sorry.

 

WGD

[dunganick]

it is possible and can be legal, however im not sure if you would need to be an RFD as you would be producing a gun that is intended to use modern/current metalic cartridges, it would naturally require proofing. I know of a few people who have made their own guns/actions, some bench rest shooters, some gunsmiths.

[mry716]

I have made both shotgun (both boxlock and sidelock) and rifle (Bolt action) for myself and there are few problems with the law or legislation when for your own use. Totally different if you are doing it for someone else. The main aspect is to ensure that it is proofed - both provisional and full (after completion) simply as a matter of safety.

 

If you intend to do so you will need a fair amount of metal work skill and the ability to source components. The first is your concern but the latter I can and will assist with if required. Email me when you are 100% sure you are able (capable) of dealing with the project for more information. mry716@hotmail.com

Edited March 5, 2008 by mry716