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    There is a part of the explosives regulations ( MSER)2014 That allows the making and unmaking of small arms ammunition for recreational use

    32. Regulation 6(2)(b) provides for a limited ‘manufacture’ of small arms ammunition without the need
    of a licence to manufacture i.e.
    “the making or unmaking of small arms ammunition, or ammunition with inert projectiles intended for
    use in recreational or occupational firearms, or the preparation of cartridges for use with firearms which
    are to be used at historical re-enactment events, where the total quantity of primer and propellant used
    at any one time does not exceed 2 kilograms and, for these purposes, the quantity of propellant used
    includes propellant removed from cartridges

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    Quote Originally Posted by acmsarh View Post
    There is a part of the explosives regulations ( MSER)2014 That allows the making and unmaking of small arms ammunition for recreational use

    32. Regulation 6(2)(b) provides for a limited ‘manufacture’ of small arms ammunition without the need
    of a licence to manufacture i.e.
    “the making or unmaking of small arms ammunition, or ammunition with inert projectiles intended for
    use in recreational or occupational firearms, or the preparation of cartridges for use with firearms which
    are to be used at historical re-enactment events, where the total quantity of primer and propellant used
    at any one time does not exceed 2 kilograms and, for these purposes, the quantity of propellant used
    includes propellant removed from cartridges

    Thank you

    I actually found the thread, my mistake, it wasn't on here, it was over on the stalking directory.

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    It used to be illegal unless you were an RFD through some crazy wording in the FA (IIRC, or possibly the Explosives Act), but as home loaders would often have a need to unmake ammo it was changed.

    ETA: I think it was changed in 2005 as the MSER2005 amended the EA1875 and unmaking ammunition may have needed an HSE license. It was all a mess and now is clear as mud.
    Last edited by sarge4318; 29-07-2022 at 10:07 AM.
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