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over a year ago
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I went clay pigeon shooting for my birthday a few months back. Really enjoyed myself so thought I'd get my own shotgun.
I've filled out the form and sent it off. But it takes 12 weeks to process.
They apparently really dig into your back ground, contact your doctor your referees and check for a past criminal record.
I've always been a good boy (besides being a naughty swinger) has anyone else applied for a licence and had problems.
Do we know if they look at people's on line activities |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You'll be fine.
Half the time they don't bother with half the checks they claim to.
Next step is to get yourself a good cabinet and choose a suitable location for it and remember to make sure that no one but yourself has access to the keys. |
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My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious |
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Granny I have no idea what your on about
It's just a general post about something that's happening to me that's slightly interesting.
Being a swinger is just incidental and I was curious as I'd read some where else that they look at social media to try and determine if your likely to be a nutter/have links with extremist groups/involved in crime.
I wondered if they would look closely enough at me to figure out I rather like casual sex with lots of naughty ladies. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You should be fine.
For a shotgun licence the police have to prove that you would be a public danger if you had a shotgun.
For a firearms licenceYOU have to prove you won't be a public danger. Entirely different kettle of fish.
Happy shooting (but no lions!)
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You should be fine.
For a shotgun licence the police have to prove that you would be a public danger if you had a shotgun.
For a firearms licenceYOU have to prove you won't be a public danger. Entirely different kettle of fish.
Happy shooting (but no lions!)
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Not many lions in Manchester, and I'm not a dentist |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I went clay pigeon shooting for my birthday a few months back. Really enjoyed myself so thought I'd get my own shotgun.
I've filled out the form and sent it off. But it takes 12 weeks to process.
They apparently really dig into your back ground, contact your doctor your referees and check for a past criminal record.
I've always been a good boy (besides being a naughty swinger) has anyone else applied for a licence and had problems.
Do we know if they look at people's on line activities "
They do look at your online activity, Amy acquaintances etc etc .
But if you have a place to shoot , eg a club , and a member and apply to conditions it should be ok .
With the references its best to put a gun club member down as one , you would have already been checked out by police before you got membership,
You can't get a gun just for the hell of it , though , you do need reasons own protection is not one neither is , I went shooting once and liked it
I would not advertsie the fact you own a firearm though |
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"My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious "
if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious
if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
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A fireproof metal case so there is no discharge from the shells during the excessive heat
Not to retrieve it quickly in the event of a fire
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By (user no longer on site)
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"if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
A fireproof metal case so there is no discharge from the shells during the excessive heat
Not to retrieve it quickly in the event of a fire
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I'm going get me my gun and shoot this here fire away, haha |
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"My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious
if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
A fireproof metal case so there is no discharge from the shells during the excessive heat
Not to retrieve it quickly in the event of a fire
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yes, aware ty..
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I went clay pigeon shooting for my birthday a few months back. Really enjoyed myself so thought I'd get my own shotgun.
I've filled out the form and sent it off. But it takes 12 weeks to process.
They apparently really dig into your back ground, contact your doctor your referees and check for a past criminal record.
I've always been a good boy (besides being a naughty swinger) has anyone else applied for a licence and had problems.
Do we know if they look at people's on line activities
They do look at your online activity, Amy acquaintances etc etc .
But if you have a place to shoot , eg a club , and a member and apply to conditions it should be ok .
With the references its best to put a gun club member down as one , you would have already been checked out by police before you got membership,
You can't get a gun just for the hell of it , though , you do need reasons own protection is not one neither is , I went shooting once and liked it
I would not advertsie the fact you own a firearm though"
Well I'm not part of a gun club and I don't know anyone who is.
And the reason for getting it is that I like clay pigeon shooting.
It's definitely not for self defence. I have good locks an alarm and a rather sturdy baseball bat for that
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious
if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
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The point he was making is that in a fire the black powder box was stored without a sealed lid, so could be picked up and thrown out of a window. Now that it's in a sealed metal box it effectively becomes a Bomb |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My friend applied for his not long ago... The police were asking my mate things about his dad's criminal record. Think he'd been done for ringing cars in his youth.
You're not breaking any laws being on fab, you'll be fine. Just stay away from dark web |
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"My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious
if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
The point he was making is that in a fire the black powder box was stored without a sealed lid, so could be picked up and thrown out of a window. Now that it's in a sealed metal box it effectively becomes a Bomb "
to be fair to him he's thinking about safety etc but in the event of a fire leave it and inform the guys attending, problem with anyone trying to get anything be that to throw to safety or as its sentimental etc is they end up as a casualty and the crew entering to search for him/her have no idea of what's in there..
we all have many potential 'bombs' in our properties, mostly in sheds and garages.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious
if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
The point he was making is that in a fire the black powder box was stored without a sealed lid, so could be picked up and thrown out of a window. Now that it's in a sealed metal box it effectively becomes a Bomb
to be fair to him he's thinking about safety etc but in the event of a fire leave it and inform the guys attending, problem with anyone trying to get anything be that to throw to safety or as its sentimental etc is they end up as a casualty and the crew entering to search for him/her have no idea of what's in there..
we all have many potential 'bombs' in our properties, mostly in sheds and garages.."
As long as you don't keep your guns loaded I can't see a problem.
An aerosol can would do more damage than loose black powder |
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"My uncle has black powder guns, was telling me you used to keep it in a box with a lid that didn't deal shut.
Now it has to be kept in a metal container with a sealable lid, now if there's a house fire......
Not sure if he was having me on or bring serious
if there's a fire in anyone's house who stores weapons and ammunition etc i would sincerely hope that the last thing they would think about is to get the key to open the cabinet to get the contents out..
The point he was making is that in a fire the black powder box was stored without a sealed lid, so could be picked up and thrown out of a window. Now that it's in a sealed metal box it effectively becomes a Bomb
to be fair to him he's thinking about safety etc but in the event of a fire leave it and inform the guys attending, problem with anyone trying to get anything be that to throw to safety or as its sentimental etc is they end up as a casualty and the crew entering to search for him/her have no idea of what's in there..
we all have many potential 'bombs' in our properties, mostly in sheds and garages..
As long as you don't keep your guns loaded I can't see a problem.
An aerosol can would do more damage than loose black powder"
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"Granny I have no idea what your on about
It's just a general post about something that's happening to me that's slightly interesting.
Being a swinger is just incidental and I was curious as I'd read some where else that they look at social media to try and determine if your likely to be a nutter/have links with extremist groups/involved in crime.
I wondered if they would look closely enough at me to figure out I rather like casual sex with lots of naughty ladies. "
I know what you meant.
You know what I meant.
Swinging shouldn't stop you getting a licence. |
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"That's the point - loose lid = being able to disperse the powder out of a window easily
Sealed box - not so dispersible"
speak to your local fire station, they will give you the same advice and it will not involve what your thinking of..
i get where your coming from but believe me whilst it may sound like a plan in the event of a fire in the actuality its best to get out, then call 999 and stay out..
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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a decent fireproof cabinet will dissipate the heat from its contents though, at least until it can be doused by the trained firemen
Not sure it would create the bomb effect |
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"a decent fireproof cabinet will dissipate the heat from its contents though, at least until it can be doused by the trained firemen
Not sure it would create the bomb effect "
It doesn't matter anyway no gun club nowhere to shoot
Seems a dead duck to me ( pun intended) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have shotguns, the time for licence approval depends on processing times and backlogs for the firearms officers. They'll pay you a visit to ask about why you want one and inspect your security.
They're not that thorough to be brutally honest, the one that came to ours didn't even look at the gun safe I had installed. She simply took my word for it that I had one 
Enjoy your shooting. I love a Sunday morning out blasting those little lumps of clay, even if I can't shoot straight half the time  |
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"This is a slippery slope, starts off lumps of clay, ends up shooting Cecil the lion. Take up paintballing, at least they get to shoot back."
I used to go paintballing with my bf. He got cheesed off cos I took it literally. |
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"This is a slippery slope, starts off lumps of clay, ends up shooting Cecil the lion. Take up paintballing, at least they get to shoot back.
I used to go paintballing with my bf. He got cheesed off cos I took it literally."
That's evil, stings a little bit to get shot in the bobby dazzlers |
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"This is a slippery slope, starts off lumps of clay, ends up shooting Cecil the lion. Take up paintballing, at least they get to shoot back.
I used to go paintballing with my bf. He got cheesed off cos I took it literally."
should have just used emulsion.. |
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"a decent fireproof cabinet will dissipate the heat from its contents though, at least until it can be doused by the trained firemen
Not sure it would create the bomb effect
It doesn't matter anyway no gun club nowhere to shoot
Seems a dead duck to me ( pun intended) "
Haha, I agree though, assume a clay pigeon shooting club will provide a gun with supervision so no need to keep one at home, |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"a decent fireproof cabinet will dissipate the heat from its contents though, at least until it can be doused by the trained firemen
Not sure it would create the bomb effect
It doesn't matter anyway no gun club nowhere to shoot
Seems a dead duck to me ( pun intended)
Haha, I agree though, assume a clay pigeon shooting club will provide a gun with supervision so no need to keep one at home,"
its vastly more expensive to use club equipment and buy cartridges from them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Possibly if you go on flagged sites. These are site our security services and certain branches of the Police see as a threat.
Please remember however the Ramblers were seen as possible subversives and spy's by our security services during the 70's and 80's.
Swinging does not make you a homicidal nutcase more likely involvement in extreme politics or religion.
If you are a Alcoholic ,drug addict or depressive you'll not get the ticket. |
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"a decent fireproof cabinet will dissipate the heat from its contents though, at least until it can be doused by the trained firemen
Not sure it would create the bomb effect
It doesn't matter anyway no gun club nowhere to shoot
Seems a dead duck to me ( pun intended)
Haha, I agree though, assume a clay pigeon shooting club will provide a gun with supervision so no need to keep one at home,its vastly more expensive to use club equipment and buy cartridges from them."
I see, fair enough |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I went clay pigeon shooting for my birthday a few months back. Really enjoyed myself so thought I'd get my own shotgun.
I've filled out the form and sent it off. But it takes 12 weeks to process.
They apparently really dig into your back ground, contact your doctor your referees and check for a past criminal record.
I've always been a good boy (besides being a naughty swinger) has anyone else applied for a licence and had problems.
Do we know if they look at people's on line activities
They do look at your online activity, Amy acquaintances etc etc .
But if you have a place to shoot , eg a club , and a member and apply to conditions it should be ok .
With the references its best to put a gun club member down as one , you would have already been checked out by police before you got membership,
You can't get a gun just for the hell of it , though , you do need reasons own protection is not one neither is , I went shooting once and liked it
I would not advertsie the fact you own a firearm though
Well I'm not part of a gun club and I don't know anyone who is.
And the reason for getting it is that I like clay pigeon shooting.
It's definitely not for self defence. I have good locks an alarm and a rather sturdy baseball bat for that
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Applying for & obtaining a shot gun certificate is a reasonably easy procedure, your reasoning is fair and your biggest concern will be deciding which gun to go for when shooting clays as there are many on the market.
References are essential and they will be checked
comments like your baseball bat one will be frowned upon
Hope you enjoy shooting the clays and if so, why not go one step further, join a target shooting club and apply for your firearms certificate
shooting is a sport and also an Olympic sport but due to strick procedures on obtaining a firearms certificate less and less people are getting into it.
Learning to handle your firearm in a safe manor is essential and police, although not up to speed with most firearms will monitor and ensure you know how to handle a firearm.
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"a decent fireproof cabinet will dissipate the heat from its contents though, at least until it can be doused by the trained firemen
Not sure it would create the bomb effect "
Despite what Hollywood might have you believe shotgun shells provide no excitement in a fire. They just melt. They do not discharge. |
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"a decent fireproof cabinet will dissipate the heat from its contents though, at least until it can be doused by the trained firemen
Not sure it would create the bomb effect
Despite what Hollywood might have you believe shotgun shells provide no excitement in a fire. They just melt. They do not discharge. "
nice chain saw buddy |
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"Are you really thinking that you can shoot lumps of clay if you'd shagged out of wedlock ?
Or all swingers are murderers ?"
Clay pigeons aren't made of clay.they're made of tar.
Go figure |
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the baseball bat comment was tongue in cheek tbf
I won't be broaching the issue of self-defence at all in the interview.
as for gaining a fire arms certificate, probably not I did a lot of range shooting in the forces with everything from machine guns up to a rocket luncher.
i like clays, they move its interesting and its out in the country nothing like a morning stole and a bit of a shoot 
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"the baseball bat comment was tongue in cheek tbf
I won't be broaching the issue of self-defence at all in the interview.
as for gaining a fire arms certificate, probably not I did a lot of range shooting in the forces with everything from machine guns up to a rocket luncher.
i like clays, they move its interesting and its out in the country nothing like a morning stole and a bit of a shoot
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Exactly why I do it, a nice morning outside doing something fun. |
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"I would love a decent .22 and some 30 round mags as I'd feel far more prepared when the zombie apocalypse comes."
Nah that wouldn't have the stopping power, you need something that would do a lot of damage to stop a zombie. Unless you get it right in the head |
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"Unless you get it right in the head
That's the plan. "
Guns are too hit and miss. You need a big fuck off sword and a mallet to cut the fuckers heads off and smash their brains in  |
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"Unless you get it right in the head
That's the plan.
Guns are too hit and miss. You need a big fuck off sword and a mallet to cut the fuckers heads off and smash their brains in "
have both, big fuck off sword for the zombies, big fuckoff gun for the looters who'll attempt to raid my stash of tinned food, popcorn and Haribo. |
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"Unless you get it right in the head
That's the plan.
Guns are too hit and miss. You need a big fuck off sword and a mallet to cut the fuckers heads off and smash their brains in have both, big fuck off sword for the zombies, big fuckoff gun for the looters who'll attempt to raid my stash of tinned food, popcorn and Haribo."
Sawn off shotgun that's what you need both barrels in the face, deals with zombies and looters alike. An as a bonus aliens as well |
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"I would love a decent .22 and some 30 round mags as I'd feel far more prepared when the zombie apocalypse comes.
Nah that wouldn't have the stopping power, you need something that would do a lot of damage to stop a zombie. Unless you get it right in the head"
My .338 would do the trick just fine and from a mile away too...  |
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"I would love a decent .22 and some 30 round mags as I'd feel far more prepared when the zombie apocalypse comes.
Nah that wouldn't have the stopping power, you need something that would do a lot of damage to stop a zombie. Unless you get it right in the head
My .338 would do the trick just fine and from a mile away too... "
We'll all bunker in at your gaff then when the apocalypse arrives? |
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