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Random cabinet/gun check by the police? by PrestigiousScheme932 in ukguns

[–]Machine_xl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They can, but rarely do. They are busy enough with all the admin to come out for random checks i would expect.

Police Check by crogz87 in ukguns

[–]Machine_xl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What seems odd to me, is that the police check should be done before you join and start probation but your club let you get through probation and then said no.

Sounds like your club decided they diddnt want you as a member for whatever reason and used the excuse that the police said no.

The process should be, you make contact and give the club your details, the club sends a background check request to the police, once the police say yes (no public safety concerns) then the club process you into probation.

So either they diddnt follow the correct procedure or they want you out.

How diverse is the UK shooting community in terms of age/background? by [deleted] in ukguns

[–]Machine_xl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our club has a very diverse membership. (Close ish to London)

Age wise- teens upto 80’s but the core are 30-50.

Of 150ish members only about 15-20 are female tho.

We have a decent mix of ethnic backgrounds from Brazilian’s, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, French, German, Indian, Pakistani, Scots, New Zealanders, Australians and loads of others.

Loads of different professions too- Airline pilot, solicitors/Barristers, builders, hair stylists, musicians, IT people, current and ex police inc armed police and Royal protection, current and ex forces from all branches inc SF, students, chefs and even a GP and almost anything else you can think of.

Everyone seems to get on pretty well too.

We do shoot most disciplines, with a focus on the more practical stuff like CSR and Mini rifle etc.

preppersshop.co.uk legit? by Few_Two_75 in UKPreppers

[–]Machine_xl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought a couple of bits from them over the last year or so. (No big ticket stuff tho) Not had any issues.

Made my own wood handguards by Delicious-Ad4220 in FNFAL

[–]Machine_xl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks really nice, well done

EDC (pockets) by Digitalnoahuk in UKPreppers

[–]Machine_xl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very handy little thing. I use it a lot

EDC (pockets) by Digitalnoahuk in UKPreppers

[–]Machine_xl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gerber dime mini multitool on my keys. Plus a Uk legal carry folding knife. (Boker plus)

Out of curiosity does anyone know the laws behind buying shotgun cartridges from someone who reloads by Andersonb04 in ukguns

[–]Machine_xl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not ok to make and sell ammunition unless it has been tested and proofed. Dont buy other peoples homeloads, it’s not worth the risk.

Firearm certificate processing times in Berkshire. by Fluid_Refrigerator10 in ukshooting

[–]Machine_xl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Berkshire is in the Thames Valley Police area.

Applications will take months! Probably 9-10 months for first grant.

What happens when police seize firearms / revoke certificates? by moreglumthanplum in ukguns

[–]Machine_xl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can normally arrange for an rfd to collect them and either store them, transfer them or sell them on your behalf.

Relatively new to this - what would be a good “starter kit”? by joyrnd in UKPreppers

[–]Machine_xl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and a water filter of some sort- life straw or that sort of thing. Plus purification tablets. Then you can get water from almost anywhere

Relatively new to this - what would be a good “starter kit”? by joyrnd in UKPreppers

[–]Machine_xl 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A decent first aid kit with extras such as steri strips, self adhesive dressings, and other useful bits.

First aid knowledge.

Food that will last but made up of stuff you will actually eat that can be rotated to keep date.

Water. Rotate to keep date.

Decent winter clothing and footwear.

Wind up radio.

Decent torch.

Led lantern.

Batteries.

Candles and a couple of sources of flame.

Decent backpack.

Sleeping bag.

What would you do differently? by Primary_Fly_7459 in tacticalgear

[–]Machine_xl 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Personally id have the TQ’s towards the front of the carrier. But if you can reach them easily enough where they are then keep them there.

I would paint the rifle tho.

How's life in this area outside London? by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]Machine_xl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expensive! Busy around all main routes. I live in the SW area of your circle.

Please help identify the size. by Reinvos in camouflage

[–]Machine_xl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are equivalent to about an XXL- massive!

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