Interestingly the Met did not charge me for a replacement for a lost certificate recently
Combined with the compensation from Royal Mail for having lost the original certificate (I was sending it back for a 1-4-1) meant this variation actually made me +£75 🤣
The commencement date for this section isn’t clear because it isn’t one of the sections specifically listed here, so I’m not sure if deregulation has actually happened yet
The text of the act has been published (the relevant part is chapter 2, section 44, page 95): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/pdfs/ukpga_20260020_en.pdf
Perhaps buyers can email/upload a copy of their FAC/SGC to an online seller and this will satisfy the requirements and the mod can be sent in the normal post
In the same way that many websites currently sell air rifle / rimfire mods with the buyer making a simple declaration that “will only be...
Yes this is the important question that needs to be clarified - it will be a pretty pointless “deregulation” if RFD transfers and face to face sales are still required.
It would not be illegal because it could feasibly be used on a non-FAC air rifle
Only a moderator which can ONLY be used on a section 1 firearm will be subject to possession of an FAC
The PDF linked here is only 6 pages and contains only select amendments, not the whole bill (now act)
I’ve seen nothing to suggest the moderator deregulation has been dropped, the full act should be available on Legislation.gov.uk soon
Purchased new by myself for £114.90, has seen minimal use and in good condition, there are some brass marks on the left hand side of the front sight from installation using a brass punch.
Comes with the original packaging, rear Picatinny rail, rear sliding sight and peep hole, front fibre optic...
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