Moderators off ticket tomorrow then ..

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​ Latest legislative changes following the Crime and Policing Act 2026. ​ As of 30/06/26, sound moderators have been officially declassified from Section 1 firearm controls – but there are a few important changes to how we can now process your orders. Here’s a quick breakdown of what has changed, what hasn’t, and what you need to do when buying a moderator from us. What’s Changed for You​ No variation required – You no longer need an open "slot" on your Firearm or Shotgun Certificate to purchase a moderator. No certificate endorsement – We will no longer write the moderator onto your physical paper certificate. Online sales & direct delivery now permitted – You can now buy a moderator through our website and have it shipped directly to your home address via courier. No more "click-and-collect" or RFD-to-RFD transfers. What Hasn't Changed​ You still must hold a valid FAC or SGC – It remains a criminal offence to possess a sound moderator without a valid certificate. We are legally required to verify your status before dispatch. Our stock remains securely locked away – As an RFD, we are still bound by the Home Office Firearms Security Handbook, meaning all moderators are stored in approved safes or monitored secure rooms. Record keeping continues – We maintain accurate acquisition and disposal records for full audit trails, just as we do with sub-12 ft/lb air rifles. What You Need to Do When Ordering Online To comply with the new verification requirements, we’ve introduced a simple two-step process:​ Place your order for a sound moderator on our website as normal. Email a clear scan or photo of your valid FAC or SGC to orders@livens.co.uk. Please ensure the name and address on your certificate match your order details. Once verified, we will dispatch your moderator directly to you – no additional paperwork required on your side. Final Note These changes are designed to cut through unnecessary red tape while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. If you have any questions about the new process or your specific order, don't hesitate to reply to this email or​

Beat me to it - just got the same email

 

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Just got this through from Livens ...

Livens Exclusive Offers & More Inside

Latest legislative changes following the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
As of 30/06/26, sound moderators have been officially declassified from Section 1 firearm controls – but there are a few important changes to how we can now process your orders.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what has changed, what hasn’t, and what you need to do when buying a moderator from us.
What’s Changed for You
No variation required – You no longer need an open "slot" on your Firearm or Shotgun Certificate to purchase a moderator.
No certificate endorsement – We will no longer write the moderator onto your physical paper certificate.
Online sales & direct delivery now permitted – You can now buy a moderator through our website and have it shipped directly to your home address via courier. No more "click-and-collect" or RFD-to-RFD transfers.
What Hasn't Changed
You still must hold a valid FAC or SGC – It remains a criminal offence to possess a sound moderator without a valid certificate. We are legally required to verify your status before dispatch.
Our stock remains securely locked away – As an RFD, we are still bound by the Home Office Firearms Security Handbook, meaning all moderators are stored in approved safes or monitored secure rooms.
Record keeping continues – We maintain accurate acquisition and disposal records for full audit trails, just as we do with sub-12 ft/lb air rifles.
What You Need to Do When Ordering Online
To comply with the new verification requirements, we’ve introduced a simple two-step process:
Place your order for a sound moderator on our website as normal.
Email a clear scan or photo of your valid FAC or SGC to orders@livens.co.uk.
Please ensure the name and address on your certificate match your order details. Once verified, we will dispatch your moderator directly to you – no additional paperwork required on your side.
Final Note
These changes are designed to cut through unnecessary red tape while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. If you have any questions about the new process or your specific order, don't hesitate to reply to this email or give us a call.

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[Rural Management Services]

It appears you are not correct. Moderators can be posted to your door, as confirmed by Livens

I am going to take the words of my local FLD over a RFD at least in the short term as they have the authority over me rather than the RFD. Maybe this will change but if I have been told no posting by them then I would be silly to start posting stuff.

 

[finnbear270]

Typical Gang#uck as usual.

 

[Nimrod1960]

Bought a mod this morning no need for a slot just an FAC shown same as buying primers or powder.

West Mercia are aware and advised my RFD this morning.

Moderators can’t be posted still face to face sale only.

Do win an SD prize ?

 

[LiamR]

Livens are on it - order online as stated and send FAC

Good morning and thank you for your order from Livens.

Before we can dispatch your order please could you email a copy of your FAC to orders@livens.co.uk as we need to see a copy before we ca post your moderator.

Kind regards

Livens

Called a few other places with Mods I want in stock and they’re waiting the local authority to letter them with clarification re posting.

 

[Mr. Gain]

... and how many months have FLDs had to prepare their communications with RFDs and certificate holders?

 

[Stevie/P]

... and how many months have FLDs had to prepare their communications with RFDs and certificate holders?

Unfortunately not all forces are as one. individual forces will implement the changes as and when they see fit.

 

[Mr. Gain]

Unfortunately not all forces are as one. individual forces will implement the changes as and when they see fit.

Is that how laws work these days?

 

[Stevie/P]

Is that how laws work these days?

apparently so

 

[mark2853118]

Ordered moderator from Cluny late on Monday and after sending picture of FAC it has arrived through the post today.

 

[Conor O'Gorman]

BASC FAQs:

Sound moderators: what you need to know

Following the government announcement in June on sound moderators being removed from firearms licensing, we answer some of your questions.

basc.org.uk

 

[Yorkie]

Anyone any wiser as to why the commencement pretty much slipped in under the radar? It would seem the shooting organisations were caught out by this too.

 

[mark2853118]

Anyone any wiser as to why the commencement pretty much slipped in under the radar? It would seem the shooting organisations were caught out by this too.

Cluny seem to be well informed. I’m on their mailing list and a few weeks ago had an email giving a heads up the restrictions would be going shortly. Monday had an email from them saying available now.

That’s what prompted me to ring and order so they may have seen a few orders from that marketing activity.

Store closed now whilst they are at the Scottish Game Fair so expect those gun stores there with stock will see some good moderator sales as well.

 

[12gsnapcaps]

I can’t see any reason they can’t be posted from a legal perspective. Any issue will be more a practical one of the seller being satisfied the recipient is entitled to purchase and being able to find a courier who will deliver it.

BASC official guidance states the legal onus is soley on the buyer, not the seller.

They released their full guidance on their website yesterday.

However, that isn't to say that it wouldn't be utter weapons grade stupidity for sellers not to ask for proof of FAC from buyers and for sellers not to do all due diligence possible within their power, before selling/posting a mod.

We've been given an olive branch here. The legislation is far Laxer than I could have imagined. Let's not eff it up!

 

[Pete1774]

I'll believe it when I see it .
So will I be able to mail order a .308 moderator?
I doubt it .

You still need a FAC to purchase or possess a Mod so it will be interesting to see any guidance from the police as to how dealers can deal with mail order. Will emailing a copy of the FAC be acceptable?

 

[LiamR]

You still need a FAC to purchase or possess a Mod so it will be interesting to see any guidance from the police as to how dealers can deal with mail order. Will emailing a copy of the FAC be acceptable?

Yes, I bought one online from Livens on Wednesday and just emailed them a picture of my FAC front page and they posted straight away

 

[Pete1774]

Yes, I bought one online from Livens on Wednesday and just emailed them a picture of my FAC front page and they posted straight away

Brilliant news.

 

[Yorkie]

Cluny seem to be well informed. I’m on their mailing list and a few weeks ago had an email giving a heads up the restrictions would be going shortly. Monday had an email from them saying available now.

That’s what prompted me to ring and order so they may have seen a few orders from that marketing activity.

Store closed now whilst they are at the Scottish Game Fair so expect those gun stores there with stock will see some good moderator sales as well.

Hats off to Cluny then.

Both BASC and SACS were seemingly unaware that this was happening. I find that a little disappointing to be honest.

 

[12gsnapcaps]

Hats off to Cluny then.

Both BASC and SACS were seemingly unaware that this was happening. I find that a little disappointing to be honest.

BASC have posted about this for years, helped make it happen, and put together and released full official guidance yesterday, the first org to do so.