FAC to buy powder
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- 20series
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FAC to buy powder
Ok peeps
Did I miss the change in the law that you now need to show tour FAC to buy powder???
Obviously it's been the rule for primers for several years but I called into my local RFD to get a tub of Vit150 for Debs 308 load and had to walk back to the car for my ticket... they did say it changed in May.
Alan
Did I miss the change in the law that you now need to show tour FAC to buy powder???
Obviously it's been the rule for primers for several years but I called into my local RFD to get a tub of Vit150 for Debs 308 load and had to walk back to the car for my ticket... they did say it changed in May.
Alan
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Re: FAC to buy powder
Not as far as I am aware. My local gun shop dosnt ask for a certificate.
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Re: FAC to buy powder
One of the trade shows at Bisley in 2019 I was asked for a Certificate to buy powder, can't remember the dealer. They took the details of my certificate address etc.
Re: FAC to buy powder
It is your FAC which qualifies you for exemption from explosives licensing for shooter's powder, so you do need a FAC, albeit indirectly. I forget whether it applies to aquire or possess or both. Having said that, this has been the case for years, so not aware what has changed since May.20series wrote:Did I miss the change in the law that you now need to show tour FAC to buy powder???
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Re: FAC to buy powder
Ok well it's not a problem I always have niene in the car, just a new one on me.
Alan
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Re: FAC to buy powder
Here in NZ we have never had to show our licence to buy powder, but recently the Police have demanded shops not only sight, but record details of any sales of such things - to be retained for 10 years. Every day in every way things are getting tighter here for shooters.
Re: FAC to buy powder
I have never had to show a firearm certificate to purchase powder. Primers yes powder no.
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Re: FAC to buy powder
Here in NZ you even have to do it for projectiles now.
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Re: FAC to buy powder
DaveBDaveB wrote:Here in NZ you even have to do it for projectiles now.
Oh sounds like you guys are getting it worse thsn us... as I said I don't mind but it's just a new o e on me.
Alan
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Re: FAC to buy powder
Have you bought powder since May? That would be conclusive proof that the law hasn't changed.Alpha1 wrote:I have never had to show a firearm certificate to purchase powder. Primers yes powder no.
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