farcical airgun laws

[fullmetaljacket]

Went to the post office this morning to collect a parcel containing two boxes of dynamic airgun pellets. Was made to open the parcel in front of a customs official (as one does...) and upon seeing them marked 'air bullets' the good lady disappeared and returned 5 minutes later with a list of documents, stamps and permissions (police included) I needed to retrieve the parcel <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> I tried to argue that airgun ammunition was an over-the-counter item, which I wanted for air weapons that i legally own, but it was no use. I left in frustration. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

So decided on some 'retail therapy', visited Quantum's Airgun Emporium where I found the Anics Skif that i liked, emptied a few magazines (cheers Eric <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> ) and duly paid for it. But all I could take home was an application form for a license to buy the gun. A CO2 pistol lucky to manage 4 ft/lbs. The license will take at least a week to clear, despite the fact that I already own 3 registered weapons.

So next time you think British Airgun law is a pain in the behind, remember it could get worse <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

[urx]

and probably will.......

[fullmetaljacket]

Mein Gott, I just realised i used the phrase 'retail therapy' <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

A A A A A A A A A A A A A R G H ! ! !

0.177 *IS* the girly cal after all!

[Professor Pellet]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fullmetaljacket:
Mein Gott, I just realised i used the phrase 'retail therapy' <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

A A A A A A A A A A A A A R G H ! ! !

0.177 *IS* the girly cal after all![/quote]

GLASS OF CHARDONAY FOR THE MALTESE OF UNCERTAIN GENDER!

No, I think you simply watch too much SuxInTheCity; and mix with Ladies Who Lunch!

Mind you don't scuff your Jimmy Choo's when you go out shooting...
<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

PP.