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**llech** · 22-02-2012, 22:12

This might sound like a daft question, however, are there any (legal) ways to fire/ go to to fire MG's in the UK, or is it a preserve of re-enactors with blank firing weapons?

**bianchi** · 22-02-2012, 22:14

Join up?

**Bollock-chops** · 22-02-2012, 22:15

I think the army are allowed to fire them. They used to have wives range days a long time ago, I think that could be the only scenario where a civilian could possibly fire on full auto, again it might me illegal now.

**4(T)** · 22-02-2012, 22:22

Machine guns and other "prohibited weapons" are held by certain people (export dealers, film armourers, de-activators, etc) under a special form of "Section 5" firearms licence issued directly by the Home Office. However the licence conditions usually do not allow the weapons to be tested/fired. Where firing does take place, its usually under specially-arranged circumstances, such as a demo or film shoot. Thus its generally not possible for most people to ever get a hands-on shoot.

**llech** · 22-02-2012, 22:24

Originally Posted by bianchi

Join up?

Nah, I've got flat feet, and my ovaries hurt every time I run.

**llech** · 22-02-2012, 22:25

Originally Posted by 4(T)

Machine guns and other "prohibited weapons" are held by certain people (export dealers, film armourers, de-activators, etc) under a special form of "Section 5" firearms licence issued directly by the Home Office. However the licence conditions usually do not allow the weapons to be tested/fired. Where firing does take place, its usually under specially-arranged circumstances, such as a demo or film shoot. Thus its generally not possible for most people to ever get a hands-on shoot.

That settles that argument then, ta.

**Gassing_Badgers** · 22-02-2012, 23:05

Civillian ballistic test houses perhaps, but certainly not for shits & giggles.

Get yerself a cheapo plane ticket to the States!

...or alternatively, I hear the Yardies are a friendly bunch!

**Ravers** · 22-02-2012, 23:13

You could join the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. They are civvies and they fire GPMGs and 20mm GAMBOs.

**takemedrunkimhome** · 22-02-2012, 23:19

s'pose there's cadets?

**mark3536** · 22-02-2012, 23:59

Originally Posted by Bollock-chops

I think the army are allowed to fire them. They used to have wives range days a long time ago, I think that could be the only scenario where a civilian could possibly fire on full auto, again it might me illegal now.

Are the Army REALLY allowed to fire Machine Gun's??