Are guns 100% illegal in the UK?

[Muzzlrpress]

Let's say you live out in the sticks and want to kill a deer or wild coyotes or something. Is there absolutely no way for you to get a rifle or shotgun legally?

[Kiop]

They have this rule
regarding governmental
properties to be rented
with low rates compared to market
price to help the middle and lower class

[iwannagethench]

I honestly don't know, I don't care about the law. Half the chit I do is illegal. Just don't be dumb and get caught.

Sorry though can't answer your question

[Muzzlrpress]

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i remember hearing on the news about an SAS vet that got REEMED by the law for having a Glock lmao

[zzfh]

Dunno about uk, but in Ireland you can get a licence for a hunting rifle,i know a few people that has them. I would assume its the same

[andyray]

this is a google question op


but no they are legal for hunting only, specifically rifles

[Sandmang27]

No they aren't.

Anything considered a "hunting" gun is legal. And there are some antique guns you can have like WW2 guns.

But it is extremely difficult and there's lots of rules around buying them and keeping them and how much ammo you can buy.

[samsbolton]

For shooting obviously. Only on specific estates and have to be licensed to keep them, have to be very securely stored. So no, you can’t just Craigslist a gun and enter a forest

[Aceros]

lol @ coyotes.

we have badgers and foxes here m8

[messomi]

For shooting obviously. Only on specific estates and have to be licensed to keep them, have to be very securely stored. So no, you can’t just Craigslist a gun and enter a forest

^^^ only right answer.

[ChristmasFnatic]

I think not. Pepperspray those animals then attack with machete.

[BootneckBrah]

You can have a shotgun license, or an FAC (firearms cert) if you want a firearm that fires cartridge ammo.

The stipulations are strict.

If you have land to shoot on or are a farmer, game keeper, or ghillie etc it’s easy to obtain a license.

Pistols and target rifles are available to own, if you’re a member of a club with a range.

If you don’t, it’s very very difficult.

All firearms must be kept in a locker, that is bolted to two surfaces, ie the floor and a wall.

The keys must never be kept nearby. Ammo can be kept anywhere. Police often carry out spot checks.

A criminal record, or history of mental illness, bars you from owning any firearm for life.

Hope this helps

[wd0694820]

You can get one for hunting or livestock protection. Farmers often own them, pretty much no one else does though

[AltarOfPlagues]

its illegal to hurt someones feelings in the uk

[Rad203]

No they are not but there are a lot of restrictions in place.

You can own a shotgun and rifles (If you specify a reason), if you have a gun licence and you have the appropriate place to store the gun.

Hunting you cant really do in the same way as you do in the US, as all land in the UK is pretty much privately owned there is hardly any public land, so you have to often get permission to go on their land to do that.

The UK doesnt really have any large forests bar some specific areas.

[Rad203]

I think not. Pepperspray those animals then attack with machete.

pepperspray is banned in the UK lol

As it can in theory be used as a "offensive weapon" (not my definition but yeh)

[ChristmasFnatic]

pepperspray is banned in the UK lol

As it can in theory be used as a "offensive weapon" (not my definition but yeh)

WTF dude.

[Rad203]

WTF dude.

yeahh i think the laws go a bit far in some places...

https://www.robertreeveslaw.com/blog...-spray-europe/

"Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. Its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968.

Believe it or not, in the UK pepper spray / CS Gas is considered a firearm and carries the same legal penalties as carrying a gun"

[Muzzlrpress]

You can have a shotgun license, or an FAC (firearms cert) if you want a firearm that fires cartridge ammo.

The stipulations are strict.

If you have land to shoot on or are a farmer, game keeper, or ghillie etc it’s easy to obtain a license.

Pistols and target rifles are available to own, if you’re a member of a club with a range.

If you don’t, it’s very very difficult.

All firearms must be kept in a locker, that is bolted to two surfaces, ie the floor and a wall.

The keys must never be kept nearby. Ammo can be kept anywhere. Police often carry out spot checks.

A criminal record, or history of mental illness, bars you from owning any firearm for life.

Hope this helps

Spot checks?

[Dan101]

I think not. Pepperspray those animals then attack with machete.

Pepperspray is totally illegal here, you would be arrested on firearms charges if you were found with it. You can get a licence to own a shotgun or sporting rifle, providing it doesn't exceed certain spec i.e. can't hold more than 3 rounds....but pepperspray is a strict no no.

P.S no Coyotes here.

[Muzzlrpress]

yeahh i think the laws go a bit far in some places...

https://www.robertreeveslaw.com/blog...-spray-europe/

"Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. Its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968.

Believe it or not, in the UK pepper spray / CS Gas is considered a firearm and carries the same legal penalties as carrying a gun"

What about tasers or other anti-rape devices?

[Dan101]

Spot checks?

Unannounced visits to your home to check your weapons are correctly stored and everything is in order.

[Dan101]

What about tasers or other anti-rape devices?

Totally illegal. Last I checked firearms charges would be brought against you if you were in possession of anything like that. The UK has very strict "reasonable force" laws. If someone broke into your home and you took a baseball bat to them chances are you would get into more trouble than they would.

[Rad203]

Totally illegal. Last I checked firearms charges would be brought against you if you were in possession of anything like that. The UK has very strict "reasonable force" laws. If someone broke into your home and you took a baseball bat to them chances are you would get into more trouble than they would.

not neccessarily, this being a example of the law having some common sense but i see your point.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-a8896651.html

[anonymous]

No. You can't have them if you are part of a gun club and have a licence.

[Muzzlrpress]

not neccessarily, this being a example of the law having some common sense but i see your point.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-a8896651.html

If someone breaks in to your home there, are you allowed to stab them if they don't have a weapon?

[Jh1479]

Let's say you live out in the sticks and want to kill a deer or wild coyotes or something. Is there absolutely no way for you to get a rifle or shotgun legally?

You can have a shotgun.

[ChristmasFnatic]

yeahh i think the laws go a bit far in some places...

https://www.robertreeveslaw.com/blog...-spray-europe/

"Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. Its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968.

Believe it or not, in the UK pepper spray / CS Gas is considered a firearm and carries the same legal penalties as carrying a gun"

Pepperspray is totally illegal here, you would be arrested on firearms charges if you were found with it. You can get a licence to own a shotgun or sporting rifle, providing it doesn't exceed certain spec i.e. can't hold more than 3 rounds....but pepperspray is a strict no no.

P.S no Coyotes here.

Damn that sucks. My female friends in Brasil, Poland... they bring Pepperspray. In Philippines, one can buy it at the mall.

What do women carry for protection?

[azzspankr]

So is dentistry