One for one variation.

[Rake Aboot]

I’d be willing to bet no one has ever been convicted of trying to illegally obtain a firearm by putting a holding deposit on one while a variation goes through.
What CPS would imagine that the public would be best served chasing rubbish like that .

 

[Sonicdmb73]

I’d be willing to bet no one has ever been convicted of trying to illegally obtain a firearm by putting a holding deposit on one while a variation goes through.
What CPS would imagine that the public would be best served chasing rubbish like that .

Possible not, but your FEO doesn't need to get a prosecution to remove your FAC. It could be the excuse they are looking for to revoke your ticket.

 

[HSB]

A while ago I had a similar situation to you and was given a temporary license and which I think they called a permit for disposal for my previous 243 which allowed me to keep it and have an open slot for the new one. From memory it was valid for 6 months but could be extended if needed.

 

[kenbro]

I’d be willing to bet no one has ever been convicted of trying to illegally obtain a firearm by putting a holding deposit on one while a variation goes through.
What CPS would imagine that the public would be best served chasing rubbish like that .

I once offered to pay in full for a rifle until I could return with my FAC . I left it at home.
Shop said no, that would be selling it without seeing a FAC. So they accepted a deposit, full price less a fiver.
Ken.

 

[Demetrius]

I left a deposit with a well respected gunshop, pending a variation..........I'm sure they would have refused if it was illegal.

D

 

[Rake Aboot]

Possible not, but your FEO doesn't need to get a prosecution to remove your FAC. It could be the excuse they are looking for to revoke your ticket.

If your feo is looking for an excuse to remove your fac you have more to worry about than paying a deposit

 

[Sonicdmb73]

If your feo is looking for an excuse to remove your fac you have more to worry about than paying a deposit

From personal experience I can say some are on a mission to reduce the number of FAC holders. I have had a "warning" based on the then FEO's opinion (an unfounded one at that) and it caused me a lot of hassle trying to prove a negative. I have had them lie to my land owners when checking land, so forgive me if I work on the basis of not giving them any reason to cause me any problems.