inshallah Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hi All, Are there any issues with keeping a shotgun in an all timber house? I'm considering applying for a shotgun licence for the first time and I'm wondering if this could cause any problems. Many thanks if anyone can help. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Phone up your FEO s/he will know best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 shouldn't be, just coachbolt the cabinet to the wall and floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inshallah Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 This is a problem apparently faced by many FLOs with the current style of new buildings and building methods, IMHO Assuming it meets the requirements for not being pulled from the wall i dont see any issues, failing that the cabinet could be laid on its back and bolted to the joists. You are well advised, as before, to call your local FLO for the best / current advise in your area. He is bound to have seen this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 David, I too live in a timber-framed house, and have several cabinet all installed to the FEO's satisfaction. I drilled another four holes in the back of each cabinet, in order to maximise the amount of coach bolts I could fix into the studwork. Rawlbolts secure the cabinets to the floor. I do have a monitored alarm here, which gave the FEO some peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 shouldnt be a problem. my cab is coach bolted into floor joists. if you think about it, just as easy to rip a cab out of brickwork as timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inshallah Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 OK. Thanks all. Sounds like I shouldn't have a problem. Cheers, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 OK. Thanks all. Sounds like I shouldn't have a problem. Cheers, David. Shouldn't be. Like the others here I have a timber frame, brick clad house. My cabinet is laid down bolted to the floor joists with 6 coach screws. I removed the skirting so it sits flush against the wall and used 8mm diameter, 70mm long screws - this did necessitate drilling extra holes in the cabinet (to line up with the joists), but that's not difficult. My FEO was perfectly happy with the fixing and seemed more concerned with checking that the cabinet had 7 lever locks (which it did). I worried about all of this a lot but it all turned out fine. What I would suggest is to form your plan of what you intend to do, buy everything (including the cabinet and fixings) and make your application. Where the form asks for details of security state that you have the cabinet and wish to discuss/agree location with FEO - they appreciate that. When they visit you'll talk through your plans and they then issue your certificate on the basis that you will do as agreed. My FEO didn't come back to check until I had purchased the first gun! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth W Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I phoned my local FEO explaining that my flat had no solid internal walls, their advice to me was, submit my application but do not purchase a cabinet. When they come round to interview me they will suggest where I mount it to save wasting any time and money on something unsuitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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