Explosives

[steve medlock]

I thought that I had read somewhere recently that they are now reconsidering the stipulation that the box is chained to the wall.

I believe my firearms officer is under the impression that, in the event of fire, I will find the key, unlock box and run out of the house with it. I think I'd sooner save the guns and let the powder fizz when the flames reach it.

[Don Gott]

They don't all stipulate it.
Some of "them" have a bit of sense.
Though not enough of them, to go by some of the comments on this site !

If you get told to lock the box to a fixture, say you will comply, ask for it in writing, send a reply explaining why it is a bad idea and tell them that you will inform your insurance company who may hold the police vicariously liable for excess damage caused by irremoveable burning powder in the event of a fire.

Works for me.

[harricook]

yep - mine asked years ago for it to be chained

when I queried it - he said "it's to prevent CASUAL removal"

What the F does that mean .... they would need to get past the dogs, me & the alarm system !!!

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[tikkathree]

yep - mine asked years ago for it to be chained

when I queried it - he said "it's to prevent CASUAL removal"

What the F does that mean .

Aw come on, keep up!

You mean you've never had a sleeve catch on a door handle as you saunter by? I think that'd be casual - providing that the jacket isn't part of a suit!

[harricook]

Aw come on, keep up!

You mean you've never had a sleeve catch on a door handle as you saunter by? I think that'd be casual - providing that the jacket isn't part of a suit!

Now if he had said "smart casual" - I'd have got it straight away !

Roy

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[robinghewitt]

It's a wooden box for the love of Pete, you can chain it to the floor, fit enormous padlocks etc none of which will stop someone prising the end off with a screwdriver

Will we all have to chain our fireworks up come November 5th?

Are they responding to a theft/accident, or, are they just trying to make it awkward to keep?