On the scrounge - your help appreciated.

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 5:46pm

Hmm.. yeah

That's an option but its a lot of ****-about considering I'm asking for a favour from those here.

**Sam Browning** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 6:58pm

Originally Posted by Simio de las Rocas

Hey guys..

Just an update

Ownership of "automatic weapon" components including magazines is prohibited in the UK (I knew that beforehand) but I neglected to appreciate that having said items sent to me in the post would likely evoke the UK customs service to alert the Police and I'd find myself arrested and possibly charged (not good for my career)

I'm not sure how to proceed as I need those mags before I leave.

Comments?

Dave

Go talk to the legal officer in your squadron and ask if this law can be gotten around by having the magazines sent directly to your government instillation itself.

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 7:09pm

Originally Posted by Samuel Browning

Go talk to the legal officer in your squadron and ask if this law can be gotten around by having the magazines sent directly to your government instillation itself.

Actually that's a fucking good idea.

Wait out.

--Dave

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 9:39pm

Ok feedback thus far...

I'm going to have a chat with our unit armourer on Monday and hopefully get his agreement to have the magazines sent there directly, if this happens I'll PM the unit address and details to those concerned.

Thanks again

--Dave

**Arctos1964** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 10:22pm

Originally Posted by Simio de las Rocas

Hey guys..

Just an update

Ownership of "automatic weapon" components including magazines is prohibited in the UK (I knew that beforehand) but I neglected to appreciate that having said items sent to me in the post would likely evoke the UK customs service to alert the Police and I'd find myself arrested and possibly charged (not good for my career)

I'm not sure how to proceed as I need those mags before I leave.

Comments?

Dave

Your laws are very similar to ours, so perhaps a "legally modified" mag that could be Un-Modified?

Not trying to be cheeky but how about UPS/FedEx? I don't think it's possible to disguise the shape of a mag body anyway, so maybe bull-shipping could work.

We call that rifle a C-8. If those mags would fit, let me know.

John

And, PS: You bloody well better not get your tender, pink carcass ventilated over there.

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 11:10pm

That's been tried before to no avail I'm happy to say.

**vigilus** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 11:17pm

Originally Posted by Arctos1964

Your laws are very similar to ours, so perhaps a "legally modified" mag that could be Un-Modified?

Not trying to be cheeky but how about UPS/FedEx? I don't think it's possible to disguise the shape of a mag body anyway, so maybe bull-shipping could work.

We call that rifle a C-8. If those mags would fit, let me know.

John

And, PS: You bloody well better not get your tender, pink carcass ventilated over there.

You in the CF?

**Arctos1964** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 11:48pm

Originally Posted by Simio de las Rocas

That's been tried before to no avail I'm happy to say.

I expect you're right. The other fellas seem to have a better idea anyway.

**Arctos1964** · Posted On: 6/14/2008 11:49pm

Originally Posted by GuiltySpark

You in the CF?

Used to be, back in the pre-history of stone axes, bearskins and a proper calibre rifle

**vigilus** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 12:50am

Originally Posted by Arctos1964

Used to be, back in the pre-history of stone axes, bearskins and a proper calibre rifle

Welcome to the forum brother.

Dave, ya it's tricky. I chatted up a SME today on it and he said I'd need to send the mags and springs seperately. I'm not sure if on you're end that's going to get you put in the slammer.
I'm willing to risk you going to jail mind you :)
Let me know if and when you want em sent.