Tom Crichton 21 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi,I am 13 and i do not hold a shotgun certificate but i was thinking of appling for one.I know it is legal for me to hold a shotgun but it is not legal for me to buy shells, will it be possible for me and my dad to walk into a gunshop(if i get granted a sgc) and for me to show my licence and for my dad to buy the shells Quote Link to post
dymented 2,220 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 guess not Quote Link to post
Froudy 40 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 No unless your dad has a shotgun licence too Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Your father would have to have a certificate too, purchase the ammunition and then "give" it to you, You can't "buy" ammunition no matter where it comes from, it has to be given to you. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Your father would have to have a certificate too, purchase the ammunition and then "give" it to you, You can't "buy" ammunition no matter where it comes from, it has to be given to you. That's the way it is. Seems daft, you can have a SGC but not buy carts! Quote Link to post
Tom Crichton 21 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 So could I get some shells of someone else and not just my dad? Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 So could I get some shells of someone else and not just my dad? Providing they "give" them to you then yes. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 No ... I'm confused, if the person buying them met all the requirements where is the problem? Are you in NI, is the law that bit different there? Quote Link to post
Chid 6,493 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 No ... I'm confused, if the person buying them met all the requirements where is the problem? Are you in NI, is the law that bit different there? Yes the law is different here , 18 for fac . But in England with the op being only 13 he can't possess cartridges himself or a shotgun till he turns 15 , or that's what I've been led to believe ... Quote Link to post
dymented 2,220 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Age Limits for Shotgun and Firearms Certificates You have to be aged 14 or over to have a Firearms Certificate. If you are aged less than 14 you can have a Shotgun Certificate as long as you have your parent's signed permission. You must be aged 14 or over to purchase an airgun and ammunition. If you are aged between 14 and 18 years, you may borrow a gun or have one bought for you by someone aged 18 or over, and you may use it without supervision on private property where you have a right to be. If you are under 14 you may use an airgun on private property but you must be supervised by someone over the age of 21 at all times. It is unlawful for an under-14-year-old to possess a gun and ammunition without supervision. A person under eighteen is prohibited by Firearms Act (Amendment) Regulations 2010, No 1759 from purchasing or hiring any firearm or ammunition as defined by section 1 of the 1968 Act and a shot gun and ammunition as defined by section 2 of the 1968 Act Age restrictions apply as follows: Under 14 years CAN CAN hold a shotgun certificateCANNOT CANNOT hold a firearm certificate CANNOT purchase or hire shotguns until 18 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) CANNOT receive a gift of a shotgun until 15 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Under 15 years old CAN CAN hold a shotgun certificate CAN hold a firearm certificate and CAN Receive a gift of a Section 1 firearm from the age of 14 years old (If authorised by the relevant certificate) CANNOT CANNOT Purchase or hire a shotgun until 18 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) CANNOT Purchase or hire a firearm until 18 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) CANNOT Receive a gift of a shotgun until 15 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) CANNOT Have an assembled shotgun unless supervised by a shotgun certificate holder over 21 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) CANNOT Have an uncovered / unsecured shotgun until 15 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Under 18 years old CAN CAN hold a shotgun certificate CAN hold a firearm certificate CAN Receive a gift of a shotgun from the age of 15 years (If authorised by the relevant certificate) CAN Receive a gift of a firearm from the age of 14 years (If authorised by the relevant certificate) CAN Possess a shotgun if covered and secured from the age of 15 years (If authorised by the relevant certificate) CANNOT CANNOT Purchase or hire shotguns until 18 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) CANNOT Purchase or hire firearms until 18 years old (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) With thanks to Dorset Police for age restriction information 1 Quote Link to post
Tom Crichton 21 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 My dad is just going to get the licence now so no worries.Cheers lads Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Worth you both applying in the long run Tom Quote Link to post
Walesy 13 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 While were on the subject, if i got a shotgun when i turn 15 next year, can i carry it with shells to my permission without an adult with me? Quote Link to post
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