Blank firer pistol...advice needed

[SimonM]

I have been tidying the loft and found my old blank firer...I bought it for sound experiments when teaching physics.

The pistol is a Glock replica and takes 8mm blanks.

It was well oiled before being put away and appears to be in full working order...the only thing I haven't done is test fired it as I don't want the ARV paying a visit.

I have no use for this pistol anymore, so can I sell it? What value would you put on it?


OR, should I surrender it to the Police for destruction?

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Any advice appreciated...
Simon

 

[swotty]

I believe it is illegal to sell on as it isn't bright orange a looks as though it was produced before blank firers were made so as they cannot be converted to fire projectiles, however I will stand corrected!
I guess there is nothing to stop you giving it away........??????

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

It is legal to own but not resell, you can gift it to a family member or friend but the moment cash changes hands it's illegal according to a Police office I know.

Personally I would hand it to the police for destruction, but contact them first some forces can get a little funny about blanks just getting brought into the station.

 

[JonathanD]

As swotty says, the VCR act now makes this illegal to sell on unless you paint it in bright colours. You can still sell it to a licenced gun dealer or re-enactor though.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Well its legal to sell them still but they have to be bright orange in colour. replica fire arms and blank firing guns are only usually available to those licensed (VCR Act) to have them such as reenacters, theatres and film companies etc.

you could sell it on gunstar and just ask for the VCR proof.

id say £150 quid ish

its similar to this

http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Pistol-Hand-guns/BBM_Bruni-Glock-17-gun-for-sale-gs87966.aspx

 

[SimonM]

Well its legal to sell them still but they have to be bright orange in colour. replica fire arms and blank firing guns are only usually available to those licensed (VCR Act) to have them such as reenacters, theatres and film companies etc.

you could sell it on gunstar and just ask for the VCR proof.

id say £150 quid ish

its similar to this

http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Pistol-Hand-guns/BBM_Bruni-Glock-17-gun-for-sale-gs87966.aspx

That's the exact model I have...

I think it's a trip to the police for this. I'd hate it to fall into the wrong hands.

Thanks for the advice guys.


Simon

 

[swotty]

It seems a shame to hand it in to the Police, there are a lot of people who use blank firers for legitimate reasons, I have one that I used to train my dog to the gun (not entirely successful I admit!)
I'm sure there is somebody on here who could make good use of it for perfectly legit reasons.....or if it can be sold to a dealer then is it not worth going down that path??

Andy

 

[Lister]

Shame that, she's a beaut

 

[SimonM]

The deed is done...

I have a Police log number and an open appointment to drop it off sometime tomorrow.

Thanks again.

Simon

 

[swotty]

Shame that, she's a beaut

Agreed, but you've got to go with what your heart tells you.............

 

[boatman]

You could have sold it to a re-enactor who was a member of a group with third party insurance, to a theatrical company and others. How silly to give it away for destruction.

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

It's a good idea, I enjoy shooting but to be honest a blank that looks as realistic as that dose and it get's into the wrong hands can cause a lot of problems for all concerned and causes problems for legitimate owners (like us) adding further restrictions.

 

[mentalnurse]

I have one simon. Wish i had known would of keep hold of it for u. ��

 

[MSkiba]

I got a few I need to get rid of. Nice colt etc.. Was thinking of putting it on "gift it on thread" would that break any rules you think?

 

[swotty]

I got a few I need to get rid of. Nice colt etc.. Was thinking of putting it on "gift it on thread" would that break any rules you think?

It's not the 1911 blued barrel with wooden pistol grips is it?? I was saving for one before they brought the ban in.......

 

[wingstoo]

These are still being sold quite legally by gunshops across the UK, but not to the general public, I saw someone go in and buy 10 of the non-orange ones to a business that do training for Close protection teams.

Also possible to buy H&K MP5s as an air weapon so no need to be painted orange, crazy world isn't it.

http://clarkesgunshop.co.uk/new-gun-range/air-pistols-co2/umarex-handk-mp5

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

Yes but they have a proven use, the VCRA is very perculuar when it comes to what's legal and when. For instance some one who is in a airsoft club can buy one if they hold a bit of paper saying they can own a non day glow version of a Airsoft weapon. Exceptions are possible but for normal day to day person on the street trading in the non day glow variety is considered breaking the law, but not a firearms offence strictly speaking but can lead to a firearms offence charge depending on the circumstances.

 

[Cromm]

It's not the 1911 blued barrel with wooden pistol grips is it?? I was saving for one before they brought the ban in.......

I have that one and a few others. It was a great copy of the real thing.

 

[Dannytsg]

As has been said these can be sold to anyone who has rightful exemption under the VCRA act such as airsoft players, dealers and licensed film and reenactors