Transporting Shotguns In Cars, And Staying Overnight

[Boomstick]

Hello everyone,

 

I'm sure this topic has been broached before, but I couldn't find anything. 2 questions:

 

 

1) What are the LEGAL requirements for transporting a shotgun in a car?

 

2) What are the LEGAL requirements for storing a gun in a house/hotel/etc where you are staying overnight/for a few days?

 

3) If security devices are required - any recommendations?

 

 

 

Please no 'personal' advice on the first 2 questions - just want to know the legal requirements.

 

 

Thanks

[manc-munsters]

section 1 and section 2 firearms differ on security required. As a shotgun is section 2, the law states

 

......reasonably prevent unauthorised access to.......

 

no security devices are "required" but only a fool would not try to at least lock the shotgun in some way.

 

hope this helps

Edited February 27, 2009 by manc-munsters

[slated]

From Avon and somerset police site

 

Transporting guns

 

Always keep your shotgun in its case or cover whilst transporting it.

Never transport a loaded shotgun.

If staying away from home overnight, your shotgun should be stored preferably with a registered firearms dealer or in a secure cabinet of another certificate holder.

If it is necessary to leave your shotgun in a vehicle, it must be stored out of sight, preferably in a locked boot. Consideration should be given to removing the bolt, trigger and/or fore-end of the shotgun, and always ensure that you lock the vehicle securely.

If it is necessary to leave the shotgun in a vehicle on regular occasions, consider having a lockable metal storage case secured to the structure of the vehicle.