| Roger |
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| 03/01/2008 22:17 |
Visitor's firearm permit
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Please forgive me if I've posted incorrectly. I'm new to your site & live in the US. I'm planning a trip to Scotland and would like to stalk deer. I understand this requires a visitor's forearm permit, a procedure I'm led to believe that ranks next to stealing the Crown jewels in terms of complexity. Assuming the proper procedures are followed, can I expect a difficult time in obtaining the license and subsequently entering the U.K. with a rifle? Yes, I'm aware that "loaner" rfles are available, but I build rifles professionally and much of the satisfaction of a stalk comes from using my own rifle. Thank you.
| CptCarling |
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| 04/01/2008 10:28 |
Re: Visitor's firearm permit
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Roger,
Look at the link given below, this should help you sort it out.
http://www.met.police.uk/firearms-enquiries/faq7-8.htm
Cpt.
| groyce |
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| 15/01/2008 20:37 |
Re: Visitor's firearm permit
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I am in the same boat as Roger. The wife and I are planning a trip through the UK. I am planning on "loaner" shotguns while shooting in England and Scotland. I have viewed the reqiurements for a visitors permit, but am somewhat confused. If I am not bringing guns into the UK, do I still need to acquire a visitor's permit, as technically I will be in posession of shotgun and ammuntion while shooting.
Gary
| MikeEve |
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| 06/02/2008 13:33 |
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Re: Visitor's firearm permit
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Ah, the wonderful Met site - first and worst, some say...
http://www.met.police.uk/firearms-enquiries/govprops.htm
Really up to date.
| MikeEve |
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| 08/02/2008 10:55 |
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Re: Visitor's firearm permit
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....but to be more positive, you can download the forms from -
http://www.basc.org.uk/media/form_107.pdf
which will give you an idea of what is required.
You'll need a sponsor in the UK to apply to the police for you.
Mike