Lord Geordie Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi!! I have a question for the Legal advisers if there are any about. I have a Motorbike and would love to leave the Cage at home and take the Bike out on a days shooting. BUT Where does the Law stand with the carrying of a gun by a motorcyclist?:thumbs: I know the Law changed reguarding carrying a gun (even cased) in a public area unless it is to a gun shop or to a place of legal use IE gun club or crossing land to gain access to your shoot. Where does it stand on carrying a Rifle on a Motorcycle?? Question is Can I or Can't I Cheers Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 i am pretty sure you can i can't see any problem with it unless its not covered properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Must be coverd and secured properly thats all. I do it from time to time to and from the clay ground. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 The way i see it, as long as it is in a case/slip and your goign to or coming from your shoot/club/gunshop there shouldnt be any problem with the way you transport it, either by car foot or bike (as long as its safe to do so!) hope this helps you out, but if you have any doubts at all contact your local police station and ask to speak to the firearms officerm, im sure they would be more than happy to help you out :thumbs: all the best ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 The best thing to do is ring BASC. They have a team of people who do this sort of thinking for a living and have OUR best intrests at heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 The best thing to do is ring BASC. They have a team of people who do this sort of thinking for a living and have OUR best intrests at heart. Re read this and whilst I stand by what I said I must apologise if I came over ar**y and "Mr. know it all" Apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 As has already been said, to be totally sure phone your local firearms officer or contact BASC. Better to be safe than sorry. My understanding is, you are ok as long as you meet the following criteria; 1. The gun case is securley fastened and the gun has been locked/disabled in such a manor to prevent any persons from firing it. 2. The gun is not loaded and/or cocked. 3. You have sufficient reason for carrying the gun in a public place. Hope this helps. Regards, Axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashty Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 You must be at that time of the month or something snakey it does'nt read anything like how you think it does I see your reply as some good advice and from the people that should know if he can or can't(as well as the plod). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Thanks for all the replies Guys. I was going to Join the BASC anyway i am already a member of the BASA but think it would be better buisness if i go to the BASC as i am after going FAC too if i meet the criteria. Guess all i need now is a trip to Market street police station Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashty Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Hi Lord Jeordie. Would you mind posting how you get on with finding out whether or not it's deemed legal to be carring an air weapon on a motorcycle providing of course all necessary measures have been taken to prevent anybody using the weapon in the wrong manner :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 (edited) As long as the gun is fully and securely covered, why would it be illegal to carry it on a motorbike? You are perfectly allowed to carry a covered gun on foot after all, as long as there is a good reason to do so. I bought my TX200 last week and carried it through the streets of Newcastle upon Tyne central business district, until I got to where I'd parked the car, three hundred yards away - a much more ' in yer face' act as far as the public is concerned. Fifteen years ago, I used to carry my twelve bore to the farm strapped to my motorbike. I'd say the key issue as far as the law is concerned would be, 'Are you carrying it in such a way as to remain in full control of the bike?' Regards to a fellow Geordie, albeit from a mere prol, your Lordship... Edited June 3, 2005 by Evilv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 If all you have is a push-bike then it must be legal to carry a firearm on that, so what difference does the engine make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 As a youngster I cycled for miles to permission with my gun on my back then did the same on my little 50. I used to get stoped regular and never was the being on a bike with a gun sleaved and unloaded an issue. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 guess when i pay a visit to the FLO i can ask him just to make sure all is well to do so. Anyone have an idea of what it costs for the certificate?? cheers lord geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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