Shotgun Cabinet Problem

[Blacksheep 6]

Hi i'm just putting in for my first SGC , i have a slight problem with my flat it's rented i live on the 2nd floor (no concrete floor to bolt cabinet to) ,and the walls

are made of thermalite blocks 4" behind plasterboard covering , so the walls are not an option.

I have checked in the Police Firearm Regulations and as far as i can see i should be able to lie my cabinet on its back and bolt through the wooden ceiling joists to

secure it , has anyone done this and had a problem with the inspection ?

 

My only other option is on the concrete floor of a locking cupboard downstairs , but it is in a hall i share with the other tenant so not sure if that would be allowed ?

[cyclonebri1 8]

Hi i'm just putting in for my first SGC , i have a slight problem with my flat it's rented i live on the 2nd floor (no concrete floor to bolt cabinet to) ,and the walls

are made of thermalite blocks 4" behind plasterboard covering , so the walls are not an option.

I have checked in the Police Firearm Regulations and as far as i can see i should be able to lie my cabinet on its back and bolt through the wooden ceiling joists to

secure it , has anyone done this and had a problem with the inspection ?

 

My only other option is on the concrete floor of a locking cupboard downstairs , but it is in a hall i share with the other tenant so not sure if that would be allowed ?

 

 

There is no issue with fixing a cabinet to an internal/stud/non load bearing wall!

 

As long as it is fixed securely, and that may mean 5"long coach screws etc etc it will be acceptable. Into thermalite chemical mix bolts are highly effective. Get on with it

[The one 8,530]

Lay it on its back and bolt it to the floor

[mattydski 560]

Lay it on its back and bolt it to the floor

 

I have friends that have a cabinet bolted on its back, with FAC's so it should be fine for SGC!!

[Blacksheep 6]

Hi i'm just putting in for my first SGC , i have a slight problem with my flat it's rented i live on the 2nd floor (no concrete floor to bolt cabinet to) ,and the walls

are made of thermalite blocks 4" behind plasterboard covering , so the walls are not an option.

I have checked in the Police Firearm Regulations and as far as i can see i should be able to lie my cabinet on its back and bolt through the wooden ceiling joists to

secure it , has anyone done this and had a problem with the inspection ?

 

My only other option is on the concrete floor of a locking cupboard downstairs , but it is in a hall i share with the other tenant so not sure if that would be allowed ?

 

 

There is no issue with fixing a cabinet to an internal/stud/non load bearing wall!

 

As long as it is fixed securely, and that may mean 5"long coach screws etc etc it will be acceptable. Into thermalite chemical mix bolts are highly effective. Get on with it

 

The issue with the wall is not a legal one

it is the fact that i rent the place and would have to remove the plaster board to get at the thermalite blocks as there is a 4" gap between them ,

but if i can just lie it on its back and bolt to the floor through wooden joists and have no wall fixings im sorted

Cheers

[CUPCAKE118 0]

Just a question but does your land lord know you about to start fixing to joists

[Blacksheep 6]

Just a question but does your land lord know you about to start fixing to joists

 

Yes he's ok , he is a SGC holder himself ,

just don,t want to have to start cutting his plasterboard etc just to get at crap thermalite , when the floor is probably a more secure option anyway.

[cyclonebri1 8]

Just a question but does your land lord know you about to start fixing to joists

 

Where's the oh for fx sake emoticon????

[perks 0]

Mate mine is fixed to thermo.I cut plasterboard away And was passed there and then as for floor bolts i didnt bother.

 

Good luck

[shottyscotty 3]

my never even got checked and i spent ages doing it as well and i have fac and sgc

[leadpig 0]

you dont need to cut the paster board,just use threaded bar with chemi bolts as said

a bead of silicone around the cabinet after its fixed really helps as well it acts like a shock absorber

[dave1372 83]

Some FLO's are more helpful and realistic than others so give him a ring and mention your options, he is the one you need to get to approve it. When I moved last year to a new build kit house I was worried about my options and they FLO was great he was a realist and was happy for it to be bolted to floor joists in the loft.