= Any where in the car, in another security box, in the gun slip or pocket, in a carry bag you took to the shop? In a shoe or boot.BC.
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= Any where in the car, in another security box, in the gun slip or pocket, in a carry bag you took to the shop? In a shoe or boot.BC.
I once lost the small Pecar 3x 'scope I was going to put on a .22 BRNO Model 2 rifle. I telephoned a number of gunshops I had taken it to looking for suitable mounts but no luck. I found it down the side of the cushion of my favourite armchair.
Norfolk Deer Search
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If you have done a proper job of bolting your cabinet to the wall and it’s passed plods security check your all good.
All taking the bolt out has done, is cost you a lot of money IF you can’t find it!
I didn’t used to take my bolts out as it isn’t required by law, or my conditions. However it does make it so much easier to store a large amount of rifles in a small space. It is now just part of my clean down process. I strip bolt, moderator, sling, lamps, bipod (if applicable) for storage. Some of my pals take off their QD picatinny mounted scopes too.
Norfolk Deer Search
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Yeah, but you’re in Northern Ireland, not in England so it makes your FAC irrelevant reallyClearly different requirements for bolt storage over here in NI - my FAC is attached…
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Foxyboy43
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Not sure of your intent with this response but my post was to advise/remind NI SD members of the different requirements over here - it’s called being helpful….
Norfolk Deer Search
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I’m not being funny, but the OP doesn’t live in Northern Ireland, so therefore although you’re post is helpful for those who do live in Northern Ireland but in reality those in Northern Ireland should know the rules of the FAC because if they don’t, they shouldn’t have one!Not sure of your intent with this response but my post was to advise/remind NI SD members of the different requirements over here - it’s called being helpful….
Foxyboy43
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None taken.
Presumably your logic would also apply to those in the rest of the United Kingdom then?
Then see this in light of the many threads/posts from sundry members concerning many aspects of FAC “rules”….
Me too.
palmer_mike
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And now you know why that might not be the best idea……
TBH if whoever is going to break into your gun cabinet they’ll probably break into your ammo/bolt safe as well……
I keep my bolts and ammo separate from their rifles, just because that’s my habit and make better use of cabinet space but you do have to be careful to grab the right one! I have two Sako rimfires - the .22lr bolt will fit the .17hmr… but is just too short to lock up and fire a round. Ask me how I found that out…
For the unfortunate OP, I get my wife to find things I have lost - every day. Especially things that have been “tidied up”. I do hope it’s hiding in plain sight.
For the unfortunate OP, I get my wife to find things I have lost - every day. Especially things that have been “tidied up”. I do hope it’s hiding in plain sight.
This is fine, however many of us unlock gates with the farmer wrapping the chain around the gates a few times then putting the padlock through just the 2 end links. Meaning it is only as safe as one link.
The Ratbasher
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I know, but it impressed the FEO when he called. So I'd call that a win. Until I lost the bugger of course. LOL
The Ratbasher
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I hear you on that one. I also have 2 HW60's. One in .22 and one in .17 but genius here engraved the cal' on the back of each oneI keep my bolts and ammo separate from their rifles, just because that’s my habit and make better use of cabinet space but you do have to be careful to grab the right one! I have two Sako rimfires - the .22lr bolt will fit the .17hmr… but is just too short to lock up and fire a round. Ask me how I found that out…
And before anyone says there's a pattern forming here, I lost my Wife just over 4 years ago too. Bit I did ask for her help last night before I went to sleep.
palmer_mike
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To be fair some FEOs would be happy if you lost all your bolts and couldn’t use your firearms at all
The Ratbasher
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I've looked everywhere I can think of. All gun bags, not just the one it was in, The sofa, The bathroom, The kitchen, even the fridge !. LOL And been out to the car at least 3 times.
The Ratbasher
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Sofa already checked, and I don't have any armchairs. LOL
The Ratbasher
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You're absolutely right, but luckily it was a 452 and not one of the other, more expensive rifles.
The Ratbasher
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I feel vindicated now. Still lost the bugger, but vindicated...
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