No, but to buy expanding ammo, you need to have it on your FAC, to buy FMJ you don't.
But once FMJ are assembled, they count towards your quantity held allowance. Expanding bullets are already counted towards your holding allowance.
You are not licenced for any other component part required for reloading.
So to summarise-
You can buy FMJ Bullets and everything to assemble a "round" with out being in posession of a FAC. But are not permitted to assemble the components
You have to have Expanding Ammunition on your FAC to buy an Expanding Bullet or be in posession.
Hope that helps
TJ
I found I could have done with upping my allowance - I can only buy one box of expanding at a time then I have to use most of them before I can start experimenting with another type of bullet
noRequest an increase if you are reloading. The ACPO guidelines specifically recognise the needs of a reloader.
I also keep a diary of what I have reloaded so I can show the FEO or Firearm dept what I have uesd etc
Hi 8x57 my thinking was when I was being questioned on why I was not showing any centerfire ammo bought I could go look at this. I am down on the record as being a reloader but still.Sorry Multiman but I think that you are making a rod for your own back there. By all means keep records for your own use and comply with all legal requirements but we're not required to keep a record and I can see this coming back to haunt us all if you start giving some forces ideas.
(don't give them any ideas!)
Yep but you now need to show your fac to buy primers although there is no transaction recorded
Do you have to enter the fully loaded ammo on your FAC?
Errr you sure about that? As far as I'm aware there has been no change in the law to require showing your license to purchase primers!