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Transfer of shotgun that has no where to transfer from...
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:47 pm
by bigfathairybiker
It's me again!
If someone has a shotgun which was acquired by moving into a house where it was left hanging on the wall. But they do not have a SGC.
What is the procedure to legally transfer that to someone that does have a SGC?
Mark
Re: Transfer of shotgun that has no where to transfer from..
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:01 pm
by slate
Safest way would be to call that person and have them collect it...pronto...
Re: Transfer of shotgun that has no where to transfer from..
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:21 pm
by ovenpaa
Or get a friendly RFD to collect it ASAP whilst things are sorted out.
Re: Transfer of shotgun that has no where to transfer from..
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:29 pm
by bigfathairybiker
I think a bit more info is required...
The current "owner" of the shotgun has had the shotgun on the wall for the past 30 years without any problems. Even though several Police visits to the house for other reasons.
I suppose the question is:
Can a SGC holder legally take possession of the Shotgun or does it have to be handed over to the Police first for inspection?
Note: The Shotgun probably isnt in a safe working condition. But could be fired provided the user didnt mind booking a hospital appointment afterwards.
Mark
Re: Transfer of shotgun that has no where to transfer from..
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:08 am
by AHPP
Could be a de-act, obsolete calibre (pinfire etc) or antique (section 58?). I'm afraid I don't know enough to offer firm advice but I've hopefully given you the right questions to ask/google. The Mick's Guns websites has some useful legal info for this sort of thing.
Re: Transfer of shotgun that has no where to transfer from..
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:24 pm
by bigfathairybiker
For those interested here is a piccy of the "air vents"...
Mark
Re: Transfer of shotgun that has no where to transfer from..
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:43 pm
by AL8
Looking at the picture I would say it has been deactivated. If it is up to a recognised standard, depends on the rest of the gun.
It looks to have been made in Belgium.
How about photos of the rest of the gun?
