Hi from the UK

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Hi, just joined this forum and hoping to live and learn from this great fountain of knowledge

 

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What kind of bolt guns do you guys run in the Uk?

 

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Grounded Mint Newt said:

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@BurtG come say hello

 

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Welcome to SH.

 

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Welcome from Tampa Bay, FL! How bad are the ownership restrictions in the UK for rifles/handguns?
Just curious to know.

 

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Fx51LP308 said:

Welcome from Tampa Bay, FL! How bad are the ownership restrictions in the UK for rifles/handguns?
Just curious to know.

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Probably not best person to ask about ownership restrictions in UK, but am sure some more experienced UK forum members will contribute.
But generally:

• Firearms certificate (FAC) or a shotgun certificate (SGC) required to own a firearm (and issued through local police force)
• Ownership of semi-automatic rifles (other than .22 rimfire) and most handguns/pistols prohibited
• Largest calibre generally considered legal is .50 BMG?
• You may find this link useful to get a general feel of things: https://nra.org.uk/