lowlander Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 i was reading sporting gun yesterday and someone said that he was 16 and was going to apply for his sgc, and asked if he could keep his gun at home and the man who answered said that it should not present a problem. but i have always been told that you need you be 17 to keep your guns at home. so when i turn 16 can i keep my guns at home or not lowlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 if you had your own cabinet you could be gifted the gun now and have it at home if i remember rightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Quote Essex Police website "Firearms Law and Young People Firearms laws are different for juveniles/young people, it's important you know exactly what they are. Under 15-years-old It is an offence to make a gift of a shot gun or ammunition to children under 15-years-old. Children under 15-years (14-years for standard airguns) may not have an assembled gun with them except: With a valid shot gun certificate, they may use a shot gun under the direction and supervision of someone 21 or over; When they are using an airgun under the direct supervision of someone aged 21 or over; When the gun is in a securely fastened gun cover so that it cannot be fired (does not apply to air guns). Aged 15-17-years-old A person between 15 and 17-years-old may be given or lent a shot gun with ammunition but may not buy them. Aged 17-years or over A person of 17-years or above may purchase a shot gun and ammunition with a valid shot gun certificate. A shot gun certificate is required at any age unless: Shooting with the occupier of land and using their gun in their presence; Shooting at a police approved clay shoot. There is no minimum age for the issue of a shot gun certificate. A shot gun certificate shall be granted unless the applicant: Is prohibited from possessing a shot gun under the Firearms Acts; Is a danger to the public safety or to the peace; Does not have good reason for possessing, purchasing or acquiring a shot gun. Use for sporting competition or pest control both constitute ‘good reason’. Age 18-years or over A person of 18-years or above may purchase an airgun or ammunition. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 so i was right, you can be gifted the shotgun now providing your 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 so i was right, you can be gifted the shotgun now providing your 15 i already have them on my certificate, so can i keep them at home lowlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I was 'given' my guns and I have my own cabinate at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) but im only 15 and non of my parents or brother have a sgc lowlander Edited August 14, 2009 by lowlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 they dont need to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 they dont need to Indeed. Providing only you have access to them and the keys. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid the sniper Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Lowlander-how are you going to get cartridges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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