Bill Harriman

Nov 24, 2024 | basc.org.uk | Bill Harriman

Speaking of performance, Gloucestershire police have just announced that for the foreseeable future, it will not accept grant applications for certificates and those already received may take up to two years to determine.  The reason given for this outrageous decision was the rather lame sounding “unexpected resourcing issues” which is police-speak for “Oops! we should have had a contingency plan in place”.

Sep 11, 2024 | basc.org.uk | Bill Harriman |Antiques Roadshow arms

Bill Harriman explores whys and wherefores of the .410, from obscure origins to its usefulness in honing early stalking and fieldcraft skills. The .410 is the only cartridge whose designation is described by a decimal fraction of calibre rather than a bore size. That’s as well really as it would be a 67 1/2 bore, which is nowhere near as snappy as the name ‘fourten’.

Jun 4, 2023 | shootinguk.co.uk | Bill Harriman

Apr 20, 2023 | shootinguk.co.uk | Bill Harriman

Apr 20, 2023 | shootinguk.co.uk | Bill Harriman

Q: I am about to move house. What do I have to do and what should I know about moving house and gun certificates? A: Once you have moved, you must tell the Chief Constable who issued your certificate that you have done so, and give details of your new address. You do not have to send your certificate in, and in these times of excessive delays you should not do so. The certificate remains valid throughout Great Britain.