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Neville Reid: merge from separate page Air rifles

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merge from separate page Air rifles

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	*Each weapon must be certificated and registered by the owner with their local police department.		*Each weapon must be certificated and registered by the owner with their local police department.

	*Hand guns are currently illegal in the UK, however muzzle-loading hand guns are permitted.		*Hand guns are currently illegal in the UK; however; muzzle-loading hand guns are permitted.

	*Ownership of some air guns must be also be licensed according to their muzzle energy. see [[Air Rifles]]

	*Any air gun that uses a self-contained gas cartridge system is prohibited. It is an offence to manufacture, sell, purchase, transfer or acquire such a weapon.

	*It is the responsibility of the owner of a firearm to ensure that any firearm is passed onto the holder of a current firearms/shotgun licence and that the relevant police forces are informed of any change of ownership.		*It is the responsibility of the owner of a firearm to ensure that any firearm is passed onto the holder of a current firearms/shotgun licence and that the relevant police forces are informed of any change of ownership.
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	*The manufacture, import or sale of 'realistic' replica guns is illegal in the UK.		*The manufacture, import or sale of 'realistic' replica guns is illegal in the UK.

	~~This is a the~~ relevant act:		The relevant act is [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/27/contents Firearms Act 1968].

	~~http~~://~~opsi~~.~~gov~~.uk/~~RevisedStatutes~~/~~Acts~~/~~ukpga~~/~~1968~~/~~cukpga_19680027_en_1~~		See [https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fi/af/firearms-licensing/ Met Police – Firearms licensing].

	~~The Metropolitan Police have~~ a ~~pretty comprehensive web page on this~~:		It is illegal to shoot protected wild species, and domestic animals (except for, as a last resort, dogs chasing farm animals). Wild birds are protected too. See [https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/illegal-hunting/illegal-hunting/ Met Police – Illegal hunting].

	~~http://www~~.~~met.police.uk/firearms_licensing/~~		==Air rifles==
			Ownership of some air guns must be also be licensed according to their muzzle energy.

			Any air gun that uses a self-contained gas cartridge system is prohibited. It is an offence to manufacture, sell, purchase, transfer or acquire such a weapon.

	This web page offers advice about ~~'''~~air rifles~~''' -~~https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/		This web page offers advice about air rifles: https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/

	This web page offers advice about legality of '''airsoft weapons''' – https://www.bespokeairsoft.co.uk/blog/demystifying-airsoft-gun-laws-uk.html		This web page offers advice about legality of '''airsoft weapons''' – https://www.bespokeairsoft.co.uk/blog/demystifying-airsoft-gun-laws-uk.html
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	This web page offers advice about legality of '''BB guns''' – https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/police/faq/weapons/bb-guns/		This web page offers advice about legality of '''BB guns''' – https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/police/faq/weapons/bb-guns/

			;England and Wales

			Air rifles are regarded as firearms when used or carried for illegal activities. See [http://www.youngmans.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=4 Youngmans – What you need to know about the law].

			Air rifles over a certain bore need a licence and so should '''not''' be given to a non licence holder.

			There are age restrictions on both purchasing and carrying air rifles in public places.
			There are also age restrictions on supervision of young persons with firearms.

			;Scotland

			From 31 December 2016 anyone who wishes to use, possess, purchase or acquire an air weapon in Scotland will need to have a valid Air Weapon Certificate, or a temporary permit such as a Visitor Permit, unless they are otherwise exempt under the legislation.

			The requirement applies to most air weapons with a muzzle energy exceeding 1 joule (0.74 ft/lbs), and up to 12ft/lbs (16.27 joules) for air rifles or air guns, or up to 6ft/lbs (8.13 joules) for an air pistol. There are some exceptions, for example for paintball guns or airsoft weapons.

			== Offers of guns ==

	Many Moderators feel understandably very uneasy about allowing guns to be offered or requested on their groups and therefore choose not to allow firearms posts of any kind. Although it is the responsibility of the owner of the gun to ensure it is being passed on to a licenced owner it is the responsibility of us as moderators to ensure that nothing posted is illegal.		Many Moderators feel understandably very uneasy about allowing guns to be offered or requested on their groups and therefore choose not to allow firearms posts of any kind. Although it is the responsibility of the owner of the gun to ensure it is being passed on to a licenced owner it is the responsibility of us as moderators to ensure that nothing posted is illegal.

			If you have a 'no firearms' rule you can reasonably refuse any posts for air rifles.

	If, in the unlikely event that you do get a weapon of this nature posted on your group and having read the above you still want to allow it, you must be confident that the weapon isn't illegal before you approve it - it is a basic requirement of Freegle groups that all offers and requests are legal. The local moderator should feel empowered, if in doubt, to reject the post in order to be sure the law isn't being broken.		If, in the unlikely event that you do get a weapon of this nature posted on your group and having read the above you still want to allow it, you must be confident that the weapon isn't illegal before you approve it - it is a basic requirement of Freegle groups that all offers and requests are legal. The local moderator should feel empowered, if in doubt, to reject the post in order to be sure the law isn't being broken.

			It is recommended that if you do allow a post, that you remove any reference that there may be to shooting live creatures, as otherwise you will be deluged with complaints.

			Communities based in country areas may well be more relaxed about air rifles that those in the cities.

	~~Your home page should have our Safety and Disclaimer statement visible on it.~~		== Sample disclaimer ==

	~~<br>~~

	~~== Sample Disclaimer ==~~		We also advise that a disclaimer should be added to the footer of posts offering firearms, along the following lines.

	We also advise that a disclaimer should be added to the footer of ~~the post~~ along the following lines.

	''Disclaimer''		''Disclaimer''

	''Freegle provides a list server service for the use of its members and cannot be held responsible for any transactions that take place between Members. It is the responsibility of the individual member to ensure that items posted on the list are done so within current UK legislation. Items such as firearms or shotguns require a license and it is the member's responsibility to ensure that relevant licences are held by the party that is replying to the post. Further information can be found at http://www.askthe.police.uk.''		''Freegle provides a list server service for the use of its members and cannot be held responsible for any transactions that take place between Members. It is the responsibility of the individual member to ensure that items posted on the list are done so within current UK legislation. Items such as firearms or shotguns require a license and it is the member's responsibility to ensure that relevant licences are held by the party that is replying to the post. Further information can be found at http://www.askthe.police.uk.''

	~~<br>~~

	== Alternative ways of disposing of guns ==		== Alternative ways of disposing of guns ==
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	You may surrender unwanted guns either to a gunsmith (registered firearms dealer) or to your local police station. However, we strongly advise that you contact them first to make arrangements – carrying an unlicensed gun is an offence in itself.		You may surrender unwanted guns either to a gunsmith (registered firearms dealer) or to your local police station. However, we strongly advise that you contact them first to make arrangements – carrying an unlicensed gun is an offence in itself.

	There are also a large number of Internet fora and shooting clubs that facilitate the selling and passing on of guns.		There are also a large number of Internet fora and shooting clubs that facilitate the selling and passing on of guns. If rejecting an offer, you could suggest the member gives the item to a local gun club.

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	= Alternative ways of disposing of guns: =		== Alternative ways of disposing of guns ==

	You may surrender unwanted guns either to a gunsmith (registered firearms dealer) or to your local police station. However, we strongly advise that you contact them first to make arrangements – carrying an unlicensed gun is an offence in itself.		You may surrender unwanted guns either to a gunsmith (registered firearms dealer) or to your local police station. However, we strongly advise that you contact them first to make arrangements – carrying an unlicensed gun is an offence in itself.

Neville Reid: see also Tasers and stun guns

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Jacky at 16:14, 4 February 2024

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	This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/		This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/

	This web page offers advice about legality of '''airsoft weapons''' - https://www.~~landwarriorairsoft~~.~~com~~/airsoft-uk-laws-~~and~~-~~regulations~~-~~i101~~		This web page offers advice about legality of '''airsoft weapons''' - https://www.bespokeairsoft.co.uk/blog/demystifying-airsoft-gun-laws-uk.html

			This web page offers advice about legality of '''BB guns''' - https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/police/faq/weapons/bb-guns/

Jacky at 13:42, 15 December 2022

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	This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/		This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/

	This web page offers advice about legality of airsoft weapons - https://www.landwarriorairsoft.com/airsoft-uk-laws-and-regulations-i101		This web page offers advice about legality of '''airsoft weapons''' - https://www.landwarriorairsoft.com/airsoft-uk-laws-and-regulations-i101

Jacky at 13:37, 15 December 2022

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	This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/		This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/

			This web page offers advice about legality of airsoft weapons - https://www.landwarriorairsoft.com/airsoft-uk-laws-and-regulations-i101

Jacky at 15:21, 5 May 2021

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	This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' - https://basc.org.uk/~~airgunning/advice~~/~~basc-~~air-~~rifle~~-code-of-practice/		This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/

Jacky at 14:20, 29 May 2017

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	*Hand guns are currently illegal in the UK, however muzzle-loading hand guns are permitted.		*Hand guns are currently illegal in the UK, however muzzle-loading hand guns are permitted.

	*Ownership of some air guns must be also be licensed according to their muzzle energy. see [[~~firearms~~]]		*Ownership of some air guns must be also be licensed according to their muzzle energy. see [[Air Rifles]]

	*Any air gun that uses a self-contained gas cartridge system is prohibited. It is an offence to manufacture, sell, purchase, transfer or acquire such a weapon.		*Any air gun that uses a self-contained gas cartridge system is prohibited. It is an offence to manufacture, sell, purchase, transfer or acquire such a weapon.

Jacky at 14:14, 29 May 2017

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	http://www.met.police.uk/firearms_licensing/		http://www.met.police.uk/firearms_licensing/

	This web page ~~includes the law on~~ air rifles ~~and air pistols~~ - ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~met.police~~.uk/~~firearms_licensing~~/~~air_weapons.html~~
			This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' - https://basc.org.uk/airgunning/advice/basc-air-rifle-code-of-practice/


	Many Moderators feel understandably very uneasy about allowing guns to be offered or requested on their groups and therefore choose not to allow firearms posts of any kind. Although it is the responsibility of the owner of the gun to ensure it is being passed on to a licenced owner it is the responsibility of us as moderators to ensure that nothing posted is illegal.		Many Moderators feel understandably very uneasy about allowing guns to be offered or requested on their groups and therefore choose not to allow firearms posts of any kind. Although it is the responsibility of the owner of the gun to ensure it is being passed on to a licenced owner it is the responsibility of us as moderators to ensure that nothing posted is illegal.

	If, in the unlikely event that you do get a weapon of this nature posted on your group and having read the above you still want to allow it, you must be confident that the weapon isn't illegal before you approve it -It is a basic requirement of Freegle groups that all offers and requests are legal. The local moderator should feel empowered, if in doubt, to reject the post in order to be sure the law isn't being broken.		If, in the unlikely event that you do get a weapon of this nature posted on your group and having read the above you still want to allow it, you must be confident that the weapon isn't illegal before you approve it - it is a basic requirement of Freegle groups that all offers and requests are legal. The local moderator should feel empowered, if in doubt, to reject the post in order to be sure the law isn't being broken.


	~~<br>~~

	Your home page should have our Safety and Disclaimer statement visible on it.		Your home page should have our Safety and Disclaimer statement visible on it.

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	We also advise that a disclaimer should be added to the footer of the post along the following lines.		We also advise that a disclaimer should be added to the footer of the post along the following lines.

	Disclaimer		''Disclaimer''

	Freegle provides a list server service for the use of its members and cannot be held responsible for any transactions that take place between Members. It is the responsibility of the individual member to ensure that items posted on the list are done so within current UK legislation. Items such as firearms or ~~fhotguns~~ require a license and it is the member's responsibility to ensure that relevant licences are held by the party that is replying to the post. Further information can be found at http://www.askthe.police.uk .		''Freegle provides a list server service for the use of its members and cannot be held responsible for any transactions that take place between Members. It is the responsibility of the individual member to ensure that items posted on the list are done so within current UK legislation. Items such as firearms or shotguns require a license and it is the member's responsibility to ensure that relevant licences are held by the party that is replying to the post. Further information can be found at http://www.askthe.police.uk.''

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	= Alternative ways of disposing of guns: =		= Alternative ways of disposing of guns: =

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	This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/		This web page offers advice about '''air rifles''' -https://basc.org.uk/codes-of-practice/air-rifles-code-of-practice/

	This web page offers advice about legality of '''airsoft weapons''' - https://www.bespokeairsoft.co.uk/blog/demystifying-airsoft-gun-laws-uk.html		This web page offers advice about legality of '''airsoft weapons''' – https://www.bespokeairsoft.co.uk/blog/demystifying-airsoft-gun-laws-uk.html

	This web page offers advice about legality of '''BB guns''' - https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/police/faq/weapons/bb-guns/		This web page offers advice about legality of '''BB guns''' – https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/police/faq/weapons/bb-guns/


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	= Alternative ways of disposing of guns: =		= Alternative ways of disposing of guns: =

	You may surrender unwanted guns either to a gunsmith (registered firearms dealer) or to your local police station. However, we strongly advise that you contact them first to make arrangements - carrying an unlicensed gun is an offence in itself.		You may surrender unwanted guns either to a gunsmith (registered firearms dealer) or to your local police station. However, we strongly advise that you contact them first to make arrangements – carrying an unlicensed gun is an offence in itself.

	There are also a large number of Internet fora and shooting clubs that facilitate the selling and passing on of guns.		There are also a large number of Internet fora and shooting clubs that facilitate the selling and passing on of guns.

	~~<br>~~ Back to [[Specific Items]]

			Back to [[Specific Items]]

			See also [[Tasers and stun guns]]

	[[Category:Specific_Items]]		[[Category:Specific_Items]]