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What are the restrictions/rules on travelling with an air-rifle in England via train/bus?

I have to travel to an airgunning event later this year by public transport. I just wanted to clarify the legality and rules of carrying an air-rifle from A to B. My rifle is Daystate Harrier X .22 160-bar with silencer and scope and I have a 'Dosko Sport Hard Rifle Case' which has four lockable points and is usually carried with at least one locked padlock. Is this adequate for carrying in public? I will also be carrying pellets and an air-rifle pump. Can these be carried together, with the rifle, without contravening any laws? I usually travel by car but am unable to for this event. Sensible answers only please... hmm... robkim04, well in response to your 'unsensible' answer "duh, your not to smart." I guess I should tell you that I've been a member of British Mensa for over ten years... so I'm smart enough to be in the top 2% of the population when it comes to IQ... but thanks for your input all the same. oh, and just to correct your English grammer and spelling... you should have said "duh, you're not too smart." rather than "duh, your not to smart.".

Public Comments

1. duh, your not to smart.
2. I hear somit' yes i definitely do, it's the sound of sirens and the boys in blue! nuff said?
3. You can't travel on public transport with any kind of gun even if it's in a case. In the UK you will be arrested under the present laws designed to combat terrorism or because someone may be offended by your actions. Try a taxi, they may do it. Remember, your gun may if it's powerful, require a gun license, I have to have a firearm cert for mine.
4. think you would do better to hire one at your event meeting, i wouldn't take you any where, if you conceal you'll get arrested time with police the event will have ended
5. Sorry you've had to listen to the above negativity. Obviously you are a responsible airgunner. Presently the law says that to have an air rifle in public it must be cased and unloaded. Unloaded means no pellet in the breech whether cocked/charged or not. Thus you would be ok to have a cased airrifle (unloaded) on public transport. It may be wise to carry I.d. in case of encountering an over zealous official.....maybe a club membership card. Good luck at the shoot and nice rifle!!