Reply With QuoteA shame that an already strict law is being interpreted and enforced even more strictly.
Jim
Cannot shout, well thanks for indicating you prick anymore
About 7 years ago, when I first applied for my FAC, I was advised to put in for a BP pistol but to leave the calibre as ".30-.45". This was accepted by Derbyshire, as was common practise and stood me in good stead some years later when the opportunity to purchase a cheap BP revolver came up.
Said revolver has suffered a major failure, namely the top-strap of the frame has split, seemingly due to stress or the brass hardening
So I went to Derbyshire Police HQ this afternoon for a 1-for-1 to replace it and they no longer accept ranges, due to the national firearms databse, which will no longer let them. A shame, as it worked well for me.
As it happens, I have a .44 revolver lined-up to replace it, so I knew what calibre I'd need.
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Neil Barker
Frock coat wearing, riverboat dwelling, southern gent
A shame that an already strict law is being interpreted and enforced even more strictly.
Jim
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
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Same has happened with the old "up to" calibre designation - not allowed now.
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Not a problem in Kent. So long as you have a slot, they have always been willing to swop the calibre quite quickly in my experience.
Steve.
Smurf me up!
Thames Valley wont even let you put 44/45 BP pistol !! - got to be one or the other
The fact that they both shoot the same chuffing ball seems to be outsdie the understanding of the licensing dept !
Roy
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You can't say muntjack without saying mmmmm
I wonder if it's more likely a case of "compewter sez nooo"Originally Posted by harricook
The South of England has 2 good things, the M1 and the A1. Both will take you to Yorkshire.
Smurf me up!
You can have 38/357 & 223/5.56 & 308/7.62 - so computer doesn't look like the problem - just the staff that punch in the info !I wonder if it's more likely a case of "compewter sez nooo"
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Its not all the Police's fault though. We shooters regularly confuse calibre with ammunition (eg. .357 & 38spl) and tend to compound the problem.
You can't say muntjack without saying mmmmm
From what I've heard the new computer system works on a series of set menus and options, so if the option isn't there for the operator to choose, it can't be entered on the certificate.You can have 38/357 & 223/5.56 & 308/7.62 - so computer doesn't look like the problem - just the staff that punch in the info !
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The dual titled cartridges that you quote may be choosable options, but calibre ranges aren't.
The South of England has 2 good things, the M1 and the A1. Both will take you to Yorkshire.
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