gubby_uk Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 What ho. We have been having an argument at work. What it is basically, if a chap falls of the perch, what happens to his guns? Can the police just turn up after 48 hrs or so and take them away for destruction or can the family take care of them. I thought that the police could take them away and destroy them if no-one with a suitable licence could take them. A chap at work says the solicitor can hold them in probate? What happens to them? Do I need to make a clause in my will that says to my old girl, phone the gunsmiths now I've shuffled off and get them to sell them for you, before they become a new set of cutlery, or does she have a grace period to get them shifted? Sounds morbid I know, but the whole world seems gloomy after a bottle of Laphroig has gone through your system Pull the ladder up mother, I can swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 What usually happens is the police take them to a local gunshop to be sold. There is also a temporary executors licence which can be granted in order for the executor to dispose of the guns. Don't get the idea that guns seized by the police are destroyed. Many are sold by them at auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYD Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) When I'm gone it won't be my problem Edited January 22, 2009 by ANDYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I've made sure in my family that all relatives' guns get bequeathed to me, or other relatives holding SGC/FAC, so that there are no losses. Sadly the pair of Webley service revolvers (with 1200 rounds of ammunition) and most of the the case of hand grenades that we found in grandfather's wardrobe in 2001 had to be surrendered. Home Office guidance dictates that the Police should consider granting an SGC/FAC to an individual who has inherited a gun, rather than denying them ownership. An RFD would hold the gun pending successful grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Sadly the pair of Webley service revolvers (with 1200 rounds of ammunition) and most of the the case of hand grenades that we found in grandfather's wardrobe in 2001 had to be surrendered. Shame on you! The People's Liberation Front of Norfolk is crying out for weapons in their fight to retain their wicker men, in-breeding and the fight against civilisation generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Shame on you! The People's Liberation Front of Norfolk is crying out for weapons in their fight to retain their wicker men, in-breeding and the fight against civilisation generally. Well, in all honesty, I think we all know of an old boy with a Sten hidden underneath his floorboards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Unfortunately this happens to us all at some time. As Baldrick has said your firearms department will on request issue your wife with a temporary permit enabling her to hold your guns whilst their sale/disposal is being arranged. On my demise I have instructed my wife to: 1. Phone my Licensing manager to arrange for an feo to call round and fill out the appropriate paperwork. 2. On receipt of the permit my wife is then to contact my solicitor and take possession of a package which, amongst other things, contains a spare set of keys for the cabinet. 3. Contact a RFD whom I trust implicitly to advise her regarding disposal of the guns. My Licensing Manager has confirmed that this action is acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I've made sure in my family that all relatives' guns get bequeathed to me, or other relatives holding SGC/FAC, so that there are no losses. Sadly the pair of Webley service revolvers (with 1200 rounds of ammunition) and most of the the case of hand grenades that we found in grandfather's wardrobe in 2001 had to be surrendered. Home Office guidance dictates that the Police should consider granting an SGC/FAC to an individual who has inherited a gun, rather than denying them ownership. An RFD would hold the gun pending successful grant. MOST.....of the case of handgrenades ? Have you been doing some after dark fishing baldrick ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hand grenades- the one bait fish ALWAYS rise to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Yes, most of the hand grenades. I shall say no more. Flashman, I have retained enough firearms and anti-personnel weapons to assist in a resistance against those seeking to inflict civilisation on us Norfolkmen. I'm sure Bleeh, Harnser and anser2 each have the obligatory Bren gun wrapped in greased paper, stashed away in case they need to repel boarders. Edited January 22, 2009 by Baldrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 What usually happens is the police take them to a local gunshop to be sold. There is also a temporary executors licence which can be granted in order for the executor to dispose of the guns. Don't get the idea that guns seized by the police are destroyed. Many are sold by them at auction. When my mate died last year they gave his partner a temporary ticket for 6months so she could sell them. No gun shops were involved i sold all of them for her. My son lives in london and has a ticket all guns (rifles and shotguns )that are listed on mine are also on his so when i curl my toes up they are already on his ticket so he can just do what he want with them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yes, most of the hand grenades. I shall say no more. Flashman, I have retained enough firearms and anti-personnel weapons to assist in a resistance against those seeking to inflict civilisation on us Norfolkmen. I'm sure Bleeh, Harnser and anser2 each have the obligatory Bren gun wrapped in greased paper, stashed away in case they need to repel boarders. Dont think that, that wonderful collection of guns in Norwich castle musem carnt be accessed if norfolk comes under attack from the shires . Not a single mile of motorway in norfolk and i am right proud of that . Keep the faith Baldrick will shall overcome . I am a norfolkman and i glory in this fact . Horatio nelson . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_mjs93 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Shame on you! The People's Liberation Front of Norfolk is crying out for weapons in their fight to retain their wicker men, in-breeding and the fight against civilisation generally. Well, in all honesty, I think we all know of an old boy with a Sten hidden underneath his floorboards... Yes, most of the hand grenades. I shall say no more. Flashman, I have retained enough firearms and anti-personnel weapons to assist in a resistance against those seeking to inflict civilisation on us Norfolkmen. I'm sure Bleeh, Harnser and anser2 each have the obligatory Bren gun wrapped in greased paper, stashed away in case they need to repel boarders. Dont think that, that wonderful collection of guns in Norwich castle musem carnt be accessed if norfolk comes under attack from the shires . Not a single mile of motorway in norfolk and i am right proud of that . Keep the faith Baldrick will shall overcome . I am a norfolkman and i glory in this fact . Horatio nelson . Harnser . should we even ask what your going on about??? (btw no offence is meant by that ) Mark (and after reading some of that i think i might steer WELL clear of norfolk ) Edited January 22, 2009 by mark_mjs93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 The temporary license is issued so the guns can remain in their existing storage while awaiting sale or the issue of a full SGC to the new owner. The temp cert only allows possession in safe storage, but not use of the guns. It can be granted to anybody with suitable storage while probate is sorted, the Police dont want the hassle of taking away guns if they dont need to, much preferring them to stay in safe storage under a temp cert until disposed of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 should we even ask what your going on about???(btw no offence is meant by that ) Mark (and after reading some of that i think i might steer WELL clear of norfolk ) Yes please if you dont mind . Its a norfolk thing , Mark . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) At the beginning of the month I visited Norfolk for the first time. Brilliant place, lots of geese, ducks and deer. Some strange creatures aswell, no not the locals but eygptian geese, chinese water deer, muntjac, made the place appear quite cosmopolitan. Edited January 22, 2009 by scolopax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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