Foreign Gun Owners(outside US members)...Show your stuff...

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Hi Catherine

The picture in my post of me shooting the Enfield was taken at Otterburn ranges in the north of England. My club books it sometimes - great range with electronic falling targets at unmarked distances out to 800 or 1000 yards. Mind you, I can't hit them at that range with the Enfield but it shoots well out to 600 yards or so.

There's more information on the range here:

http://www.otterburnranges.co.uk/

Phil
 
6 gunner wrote: I thought that all hand guns were banned in England. What kind of legal hoops do you have to jump through to own a LBR? Are percussion revolvers subject to the same laws? Also, what barrel length must a revolver have to be classified as a "long-barrelled revolver"?
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Any guns with a barrel length less than 30cm or an overall length less than 60cm except muzzleloaders and air pistols are banned.

The procedure to own a LBR is the same as for a rifle. Find somewhere where you have permission to shoot and have a reason to do so: target practice or competition shooting if fine as a reason. You also need to have somewhere to store it securely. Then apply to the local Police – so long as you have a gun safe that meets their recommendations, are of good character and not a criminal you should get a Firearms Certificate. The main problem with a LBR though, is the cost: typically approx £600 so that’s over a $1000 to you. I’ve fired a .44 Mag version, which was very accurate but painful on the wrist!

The procedure to own a muzzleloading pistol is actually the same. The only main difference is if you want to use Black Powder in it. You can use Pyrodex and 777 without a licence but not BP. You must first purchase a Police approved wooden storage box with compartments to store the BP in. The box must be secured to the fabric of the house so that it cannot be removed. It also has to be properly marked with certified explosive stickers. This is just in case Firefighters need to attend a fire so they know what they are dealing with. The compartments are designed to collapse in a fire to allow the BP to ignite in a cloud of smoke rather than explode. For this reason you are not allowed to store BP in a metal container since the pressure would cause it to turn into a bomb.

Once this has been done an Explosives Officer will check it all out and issue you with an explosives licence so you can purchase your BP – it runs for 3 years. You also need to obtain a licence to transport it but this is usually obtained via quick phone call and a faxed copy of your licence.
 
Thanks for all the info Calibre44, you've help answer a few lingering questions of mine about gun ownership in the UK.

Keep the pictures coming and thanks to all who have contributed so far, good stuff!
 
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The rifle bottom left in your pic - is it an Air Arms? TX200 maybe?

If it's not then I'm stumped. Nice collection though.......... :D

Phil
 
Ever get to any of the matches? - would be cool to meet up on the range someday or perhaps over a pint in the London & Middlesex..............
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Heay Phil

Used to go to a few years ago but usually only go twice a year - my club rents Melville range in March and Short Siberia in September. I’ll probably try and get to the Phoenix meet next summer as well – yep a pint of fine ale is always welcome!

cheers
 
Not all are mine, but i get a hold on them once in a while (all pics are already been in a thread somewhere):

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Phil,

Thanks for the information and the LINK.

I thought that it looked like Northern England. Cool!

Take care.

Catherine
 
Hello all. I post a bit but rarely visit this part of the forum. Anyway, here's my trusty picture of my trusty Benelli M2. Theres still lots of shooters Great Britain, particularly shotgunners.

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I fully support your Castle Doctrine Law – which is ironic as I think it came from our old laws anyway.
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You may not have such freedoms, but at least you have real castles. :)

This is a REALLY cool and eye-opening thread.
 
Wonderful!

Just thought I'd pop my head in here and say how wonderful it is to hear from our neighbors across the pond and beyond. Often times, we have many misconceptions about gun ownership in other countries. Thanks for the lesson guys! Keep it up!:)
 
Shung: I am very interested to know how are gun laws in croatia ?
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I'm quoting myself from another thread:
"You're allowed to have pretty much anything as long as it's not automatic or for military use only. You need a permit which is issued by the police and you can get one easily if you pass a medical and a background check (having no prior convictions etc.). Getting a CCW is much harder, but not completely forbidden."

I don't know much about gun laws in Slovenia or Serbia...
 
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mauser K98k (S/42 1936)
K31
2x Marlin 336W (one I got for my 18th birthday, other one was so cheap I couldn't not buy it :p)
ERMA EM1 (M1 replica in .22lr, you probably know it as an "Iver Johnson")
HK USP Expert .40s&w
Dan Wesson Patriot Commander Bobtail (.45ACP, what else :p)

I'm Belgium, and more specifically the northern, Flemish part.
I'm 20 years old, and even the pistols are legally mine :)
 
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