pepperpot wrote:
I was going to start another link, however, I agree with 1st panzer. There are other problems tho, attended a show recently where the section 5 stated that ALL our bf mp.s are illegal, apparently if a new barrel is fitted and the fire more than 3 live rounds they become a section 5. anyone else know about this. Already had a number of these destroyed..................
graham
Not a new test
ANY gun in the FAC/SGC system in the UK, can be tested to make sure it complies with UK firearms law.
For a b/f, say one in 9mm, that is capable of firing LIVE rounds = even if the gun destroys itself in the process after 3 shots, would deem the gun as a live firing (& prohibited) Section 5!!
Makes no sense from a re-enacting perspective, but I think the
"ptb" logic stems from the inner city yoofs that have taken on board the conversion of replica or blank firers as a way to tool up for an evenings shooting up the neighbourhood & giving it large to other gentlemen acquaintances in the same line of work...
Having a converted b/f destroyed is the easy option = technically it is a 5 year mandatory spell of leisure at the tax payers expense PLUS the destruction of the b/f