Taking Air rifle back to the UK

[JeanS]

We have finally sold our house.  We have rather high powered air rifle which we want to take back to the UK.  Do we need to tell anyone about this?

[Théière]

Rather powerful?

From memory (UK) anything over a muzzle velocity of 12 ft lbs is classed as a firearm and a certificate/licence would be required.

[Gardian]

It seems reasonable to assume that you'll be travelling back by car rather than by air, with your 'bulky' possessions with a remover.

Whether by car or with a remover, your rifle would undoubtedly bring about a certain amount of excitement if discovered! Surely you don't need anybody on here to tell you that?

Answer = with the remover, don't tell them & take a chance, but they'll go bonkers if anything is found ............

or ............. carry it yourself in the car & hope for the best.

Chances are you won't get rumbled, but ...... What are you going to do with the bloody thing anyway?

[woolybanana]

If going via Calais, then perhaps the air rifle might be useful to offer protection, but that might start a trend; self-defence is so difficult to define!!

[Chancer]

[quote user="JeanS"]  Do we need to tell anyone about this?
[/quote]

 

No need as you have just announced it to the world [:P]

[idun]

Me, I'd get in touch with the authorities, I would not want to be caught with such a thing at the port, at all, especially as you say it is high powered. Bet they are really 'zealous' these days with people who are trying to sneak things in........ In fact even if it is legal, I would still stop at Dover, or where ever and  show them the weapon and a copy of a letter or email saying it is OK.

But that is just me.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-controls-on-offensive-weapons

[lindal1000]

From Idun's link

Firearms are lethal barrelled weapons but also include other weapons listed below. The import of firearms into the UK is controlled and illegal imports will be seized by Border Force officers. These include:

•rifles

•shotguns

•handguns

•automatic and semi-automatic firearms

•CS gas canisters, pepper sprays and other self-defence sprays

•high-voltage electric stun guns

•high-powered air rifles and pistols

All legitimate users of guns must apply for the relevant import licence or certificate from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), their regional police authority or the Home Office for handguns/pistols/revolvers and automatic/semi-automatic guns. Find your local police force on the UK police website

Importing component gun parts is prohibited unless you have a licence for the gun that the parts are intended for. This is because individual gun parts can be used for reasons other than legitimate repairs - eg to reactivate guns that have previously been modified to stop them from firing.

[JeanS]

Thanks for all your replies/suggestions.  We only use it to shoot coypu. Will probably try and sell it on Leboncoin.

[Ron-sur-Marne]

Leboncoin (and E-bay) do not accept adverts for weapons... maybe try your local Tabac small ads, or contact your local club de chasse.

[Crehhe]

there is any news now ??

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