When it comes to owning a gun in the UK, there are strict regulations and licensing laws in place to maintain public safety.
This commitment to keeping the general public safe is one of the main reasons gun decommissioning exists, but what is this service, what does it entail and how exactly does it work?
In this blog post, we’ll discuss all of this and more. So without further ado, here’s all you need to know about gun decommissioning.
What Does Gun Decommissioning Involve?
As one of the most trusted providers of this service in the business, we’d like to think we’re pretty well placed to explain what it involves!
So what exactly is gun decommissioning? Well, this is a process that ensures a firearm is permanently inoperable, so it will not be able to discharge live ammunition ever again.
The procedure involves modifying key components of the gun to ensure it no longer works, while at the same time preserving its external appearance.
Reasons For Gun Decommissioning
Now you have a good understanding of what gun decommissioning is, the question is why would anyone want to pay for a service to deactivate a firearm? Well, in truth there are many reasons, which we’ll go over below:
Historical Display:
If you’ve ever seen a gun in a museum display, sorry to break it to you but this was likely decommissioned. Although these guns still maintain their appearance and historical charm, they’re unable to fire live rounds.
The reason for this is it would be wholly irresponsible for museums to display guns capable of firing bullets. If someone were to steal these guns or they fell into the wrong hands, the consequences could be disastrous.
So this is just one reason why a gun may be decommissioned, to allow a museum to display the firearm, while at the same time ensuring public safety.
Unwanted Gift Or Inheritance:
Another reason some may choose to have a gun decommissioned is they’ve received it as an unwanted gift. Although they may like to keep the gun to put in a cabinet or hand on their wall, they may wish to avoid the potential safety risks and licensing requirements that come with it.
The easy solution is decommissioning, which preserves the gun’s natural beauty, but ensures it’s unable to be fired by anyone who happens to handle it.
When you bring your weapons to us for destruction, you can rest safe in the knowledge that we’ll take our responsibilities very seriously, ensuring that your firearms are disposed of following the proper legal process.
Safety Concerns:
Any gun owner will tell you that having firearms comes with a high degree of responsibility. Along with keeping your gun(s) safely stored to keep you and those around you safe, you also need to have the right insurance in place to ensure legal compliance.
Some may find themselves worrying about this responsibility, while others might feel the risks involved with owning guns just aren’t worth it.
In either case, gun decommissioning may seem like a no-brainer as the responsibility is lifted, while you can still keep your gun as a centrepiece for your living room!
Changing Regulations
In some situations, shifting regulations may mean particular guns are no longer legal to own. In this situation, to ensure they stay out of trouble with the law, owners of these guns may choose to have their guns decommissioned rather than destroyed.
Again, this preserves the external appeal of the gun while ensuring you stay out of trouble with the law, which is always a bonus for any gun owner!
Finding A Decommission Service
When you bring your gun to us to be decommissioned, you can rest safe in the knowledge that we’ll use our knowledge and expertise to carry out the service with precision.
The gun’s working parts, including the chambers and the barrels, will be modified in line with the latest Home Office guidance to ensure it’s no longer capable of firing live rounds.
So if you’re looking for a gun decommission service, speak to us today and we’d be glad to assist.