Chrono'd your rifle lately?

[Rob_22 0]

the story also read as though all .22 cal air rifles sub 12ft lb or not are subject to a FAC...? even though I am new to the scene I am under the understanding that this ain't the case... correct me if I am wrong...

[mad al 146]

the story also read as though all .22 cal air rifles sub 12ft lb or not are subject to a FAC...? even though I am new to the scene I am under the understanding that this ain't the case... correct me if I am wrong...

 

Rob I see the same as you but we'll probably get corrected anyway

[Grim Reaper 1]

Rob and Mad Al,

 

Although I have read it, and can see the same as you both, the 22 power/FAC thing printed in the paper sounds to me like a right old crock of shite - cooked up by the press (who, let's face it, are by no means even anywhere remotely near a BASIC knowledge of this area!) to help them to get the picture across that they want the public to see, IMO.

 

The laws [Firearms Act, 1968, and Firearms (Ammended) Act, 1997] between them, simply state that any air rifle EXCEEDING the 12 ft/lb limit will require an FAC to be applied for and be granted, before the rifle the rifle can be purchased. Having said that of course, ALL air rifles are classed as firearms, but it is just that those 'firearms' which are under the 12 ft/lb limit do not require an FAC to be held by the purchaser in order for them to own them.

 

That is my take on it, as I understand it - but I am willing (as usual) to stand corrected by those on here who may well know better than I though - I don't profess to know everything, like.

 

 

 

 

Regards,

Grim.

Edited January 8, 2009 by Grim Reaper

[ABDog 0]

The laws [Firearms Act, 1968, and Firearms (Ammended) Act, 1997] between them, simply state that any air rifle EXCEEDING the 12 ft/lb limit will require an FAC to be applied for and be granted, before the rifle the rifle can be purchased. Having said that of course, ALL air rifles are classed as firearms, but it is just that those 'firearms' which are under the 12 ft/lb limit do not require an FAC to be held by the purchaser in order for them to own them.

 

That is my take on it, as I understand it - but I am willing (as usual) to stand corrected by those on here who may well know better than I though - I don't profess to know everything, like.

 

 

 

 

Regards,

Grim.

That's my understanding too Grim.