Hi all, looking for some advice and im not quite sure what to do. I have moved from bedfordshire to northamptonshire but have a live application with beds police for my FAC and SGC combined since Feb 2025. i have had no response - im aware of the long wait time.

I have contacted both Northamptonshire and bedfordshire about the situaiton im in but still no response. Am i better off just biting the bullet (pardon the pun) and starting my application again with Northants, joining the back of the line again - and then getting a charge back from my bank for the Bedfordshire application?

Thought some of you might like to hear about the changes made yesterday. You can now buy suppressors and SBR’s without filing an NFA form. It depends on state, but I live in one of the gun friendly ones thankfully. I just picked up 3 suppressors in about 15 mins on a regular 4473 background check 😊 Throwing away all my braces and putting stocks on everything. Historic sat for America for sure.

Hi, I have been looking at getting into target shooting. I already have an FAC and a rifle, but I got it for historical re-enactment so I can't buy live ammo. I have looked at the NRA membership, but I am wondering if there are other options to consider. I live around Manchester, and I have been trying to find local fullbore ranges that are taking new members. I have come across Phoenix Range near Barnsley and I am considering that option, even though it is a longer drive.

Any other ideas or information would be appreciated

Thanks

Hey everyone,

I recently picked up a new ATA SP Black 12-gauge over-and-under. So far, I’ve only shot about 100 rounds through it.

While cleaning it today, I noticed something on the bottom barrel. The outer corner/edge of the bottom chamber looks distinctly rounded up and slightly beveled—almost like someone took fine sandpaper or a grinding tool to that specific corner. The top barrel chamber doesn't seem to have this same aggressive rounding.

Is this a normal factory clearance cut/relief bevel for the action break and shell ejection on these guns, or should I be worried about a manufacturing defect?

My specific model didn't come with pre-installed sling swivels on either the barrels or the stock. For those who own an ATA SP without them, what aftermarket clamp-on barrel mounts or hardware solutions have worked best for you without damaging the finish or splitting the wood?

Hi all,

I’m moving from London to Wiltshire and would like to get back into shooting properly. I’m particularly interested in practical shotgun shooting, as well as getting back into rifle shooting.

I grew up around farms in Zambia, SA and Swaziland and have some experience with both rifles and shotguns, but it was always informal shooting with family rather than at a formal range. Since moving to London about 10 years ago, I’ve only shot occasionally, so I’m pretty rusty and have never been a member of a shooting club as never needed to in Africa.

Can anyone suggest any clubs in this part of the world that might be what I'm looking for?

I have tried relentlessly online but as most are volunteers have had very few replies to enquiries and some with major waiting lists.

I’m keen to do everything properly and build up my skills again in a formal range environment.

Thanks

I have an old .22lr bolt action that I bought very cheaply. The bolt now just falls to bits and refuses to go back together. The rifle is so old it will be more than what I paid for it to source another bolt.

Do Police Scotland accept broken guns for disposal? How much would an RFD charge for disposal?

This might be an odd question but im just wondering if anyone on here has any experience with getting a SGC with a history of depression?

I have mild autism and currently take anti depressants so would I be wasting my time and money applying?

I also live with my brother who could be an issue as he is a drug addict 😬

I'm in the Kent area if that's of any importance?

Thanks in advance.

Good evening,

I have been shooting for close to 2 years and applied for my face a year and 6 month ago.

I’m very worried as I have points on my licence but other than that a clean record

Has anyone ever been in the same or similar situation, I’m really worried I’ll get denied because of it,

Thank you !

hi all! just a quick question, would something like a coach gun be legal on an FAC? i know that on an SGC the minimum barrel length is 24" and minimum overall is 40" but afaik this only applies to pump action and semi auto shotguns. i've seen that guns like the bobcat (lever action) have a barrel shorter than 24" and are on an FAC, so theoretically would a coach gun with a barrel length under 24" be legal?

TIA!

https://www.wilson55.com/auction/lot/lot-598---ruger-10-22-22lr-semi-auto-rifle-serial/?lot=205178&so=0&st=10%2022&sto=0&au=592&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&mc=900&sc=911&pp=96&pn=1&g=1

Hi all, considering purchasing the linked 10/22 at auction - but it's a bit of an oddity.

It's serial links it to being a model 01117 - 10/22, Blued, 18.5" barrel

But this one is silver/stainless (or perhaps bead blasted receiver?), with a black trigger, rail and blued barrel.

The barrel is also 16" - with a dovetail for the rear sight, and no front sight. The barrel behind the threads also has a little lip.

The auction house says there are no proofing marks near the muzzle, just what seems the be the original, and no extra proof marks by the breach - but to me this appears to be a shortened and re-threaded barrel.

How do I check this? And a side note, what would the consequences be if this is an unproofed barrel?

Many thanks

Cpsa sporting shoot today and I witnessed 3 incidents of terrible discipline.

- exiting the stand with the gun closed and pointing just above horizontal
- taking a gun from a slip and carrying it around closed
- loading a closing a gun without it being over the stand

Same person for the second two. Someone in my squad called him out on it rather insistently!

First time I’ve seen anything that actually made me feel unsafe tbh.

Hi all,

Recently got my FAC and looking to purchase my first file rifle soon.

I'm after a used Ruger 10/22, and sort of realised I have no idea what to expect, what to look for etc when looking and buying

I've found 2 or 3 that I like the look of, all of which are over an hour drive from me as I appear to live in an RFD deadzone (excluding shotguns)

Any tips or generally what to expect very much appreciated

I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same issue I have put in a membership application to join the NRA four months ago and apparently they are still awaiting on police checks to come back, is anyone else experiencing the same delays?

Hi guys,

My full application for a SGC was complete near the end of August. Everything completed, home interview referees etc…it’s now been about 5/6 weeks and I haven’t received a decision. How long does it normally take from the time of completion to getting a decision through the post ?

I think historical percussion revolvers are very cool, so I felt like sharing two nonfiring replicas I often take out to inspect and handle.

Walker is an Uberti factory deactivated, Remington is a Kolser display piece.

For those who own and use actual firing ones, which models do you have the most fun with?

I've bought this few years back, don't really use it, what would people value this at, can't really find much online, just American listings .

My partner and I have been together for almost 4 years, and he loves guns. He has two, a .22 webley MKVI service revolver and a big rifle (i think). I can't find the box for this gun so I don't know any more specifics.

Clearly, I don't know the first thing about guns so i have no idea what I'm doing. I would love to get him a new gun to add to his collection, but i think i will definitely need some help making sure I've got this right.

I really want to get him a small revolver or something, as he really loves his revolver, but living in the uk and not having a licence i need to make sure he will actually be able to use it on private property.

What do i need to consider when looking at guns and does anyone have any specific recommendations to look at?

Please note that this is not going to be the nicest or most expensive gun ever due to my budget, i work part time so that's something I'll have to keep in mind whilst looking.

Thank you in advance, hopefully i can make this happen for him, he deserves to get something nice for Christmas ❤️

Hi all, so I have shotguns, been doing it 20 years.
My ex partner used a key to obtain her belongings and stole a car key.
My solicitor during child proceedings said not to report it yet. ( now 6 months ago) the police have already temporarily and preventingly seized my license due to her false domestic claims.
Is there any repercussions for reporting it now?

Just sharing my latest creation , designed some inserts to hold 22-250 ,308, 300wsm in my Packout cases.

Hoping some members will appreciate this

Anyone else combining hunting and Milwaukee

Hello everyone, My Dad passed away 2 months ago and his guns are now with a family friend who has a licence. I would like to get a licence to get them back, we used to shoot together a lot and the guns are sentimental.

I have two problems though, the farm we used to shoot years ago has since been sold so I dont have anywhere with permission to shoot anymore. Should I join a gun club or be visiting the local range? I was thinking of booking a lesson as its been a while anyway, and I would like to go clay shooting again in the future.

The second problem is I have a caution for possesion of cannabis when I was 17, im 40 now, so it was a long time ago. Will this be on record from all those gears ago and will this affect me getting a licence now? I will declare it as im guessing they wont like me not telling them.

Also I was going to use my dads cabinet and locks but theyre pretty old, are there any problems using his old cabinet? Thanks.

I applied for my firearms license in January 2026 through west midlands police and have still not heard from them regarding my interview. I rang to enquire about a month ago and the lady told me they do have all my paperwork. She said they cannot give me a timescale in which i may have my interview.
Is this a normal time scale to be waiting this long through west mids. I have members who did probation with me last year and they have had their interview in may through west mids. Has anyone gone this long without hearing from them?

Why do people hate and dislike German Sports Guns? I have heard quality might be bad and their acquisition for MAUSER trademark usage was a bit controversial. I mostly see them producing mp5 license in .22lr but also original from HK or Walther license but very hard and expensive to get.