It's also in black and white in section 5(2) of the commencement order, that people still applying or appealing on or after 1st May will still be able to keep their SCAC guns.

But both the Mets & Hampshire police have confiscated guns during application and prior to appeal.

At present there are two section 5/1/AF dealers in the country (Brococks plus one other), so if they try to snatch yours, you'll have to get your guns to one of these dealers before they get to you. Once lodged there, you will not be allowed access to them without the correct FAC, but you will be allowed to get them exported. But the main thing is that the police will then need a court order to get them destroyed.

There are several existing section 5 dealers who have applied for SCAC to be added to their tickets but most won't get it untill the end of the month when their licences are renewed.

Good luck to everyone applying for FAC's.

Ewok