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New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:03 pm
by BamBam
Just had a letter and long-story-short, due to the number of "weapons" I now own, or can own after recent variation, I need an audible alarm with dial up facility.
I already have an audible alarm but where am I going to find a 516K dial up modem?
Has anybody else had this?
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:12 pm
by 20series
I was told that Northants policy is anything over 9 then an alarm is required.
Alan
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:17 pm
by Furiouspilgrim
Most modern alarms can connect to your phoneline so they can dial/text a number. If you’re upping security, think about a camera setup that can email you when triggered and you can live view anytime. Keeps my FEO well happy and I probably have an above average amount of boom sticks.
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:21 pm
by BamBam
No idea what the threshold is here.
I don't have a landline, probably need a GSM system.
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:45 pm
by bradaz11
I had an FEO say that when I moved into the area. 'due to the number of your guns, you will need a monitored alarm'
knowing what the law says, and that it is down to risk, not number of guns, I asked 'Is the crime that bad around her then that the risk is high?' he looked a bit worried for a second, then said 'oh, no, it's quite low round here, I'm sure your alarm will be fine' and signed off, and handed me my new ticket.
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:27 pm
by BamBam
I forgot to mention, in the letter it says if I don't install said alarm and my rifles get accessed by unauthorised scrotes then I will be prosecuted as the alarm is now a condition of the certificate.
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:37 pm
by J4mes
Report it to and ask advice from whichever shooting organisation you are a member of.
Sounds like more backdoor restrictions.
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:49 pm
by BamBam
Yeah, I think I'll call BASC in the morning.
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:51 pm
by hitchphil
BamBam wrote:I forgot to mention, in the letter it says if I don't install said alarm and my rifles get accessed by unauthorised scrotes then I will be prosecuted as the alarm is now a condition of the certificate.
bo...cks. ..............call your NGO rep.
Re: New alarm requested by firearms licensing.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 11:02 pm
by Daryll
The Home Office guidance suggests that over 10 bangsticks moves you up to Level 2 (i.e Alarmed) security. The actual number depends on various factors, including crime rates.
Some areas it may be 10, other areas it could be 2...
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 16_v20.pdf
Page 174...
When I had my last variation i was asked if I had an alarm.. i said no, but i have cctv covering the front and rear of the house, and they were happy with that.