Going, going and almost gone!
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:12 pm
Well, that's me now sans firearms and shotguns with the last one delivered yesterday - Cheers dave_303 for the cuppa and your hospitality 
So now it's just a mad dash to get the last few pieces sorted before flying out to the Falklands
in less that two weeks and for at least the next four years.
For those interested about firearms in the Falklands - there's about 60 guns per 100 people there. Handguns and semi auto centre fire firearms are legal although military style ones (incl rimfires) are difficult to get approval for - same goes for moderators. Reloading isn't an automatic right as you need an endorsement on you FAC to do so, however, basic ammunition allowance is 3000 rounds with 1000 rounds for your main calibre/s. FAC's (shotguns are also on FAC) are issued for life (unless revoked) and cost £39.10 and £7.60 for a variation. The Officer I've emailed has been very helpful and even offered to contact the local club on my behalf!
Just got to make sure I don't catch C19 before my predeparture PCR test!
So now it's just a mad dash to get the last few pieces sorted before flying out to the Falklands
in less that two weeks and for at least the next four years.For those interested about firearms in the Falklands - there's about 60 guns per 100 people there. Handguns and semi auto centre fire firearms are legal although military style ones (incl rimfires) are difficult to get approval for - same goes for moderators. Reloading isn't an automatic right as you need an endorsement on you FAC to do so, however, basic ammunition allowance is 3000 rounds with 1000 rounds for your main calibre/s. FAC's (shotguns are also on FAC) are issued for life (unless revoked) and cost £39.10 and £7.60 for a variation. The Officer I've emailed has been very helpful and even offered to contact the local club on my behalf!
Just got to make sure I don't catch C19 before my predeparture PCR test!
