From: Keith Birch, [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hold FACs in Belgium and the UK (plus a Belgian EFP) for my bolt action rifles. Holding these documents, is it legal for me to import ammunition from Belgum to the UK when I use the cross channel ferry. I can't find any information regarding the legal issues. Also does anyone know if I need to inform the shipping company, we're talking small amounts here, about 1000 - 2000 rounds total. Keith Birch -- An FAC serves as an import license according to DTI rules so there is no problem from the UK end of things, but from my understanding of Belgian law you need a Belgian export license, the EFP is irrelevant as that is intended for temporary exports for sporting use (e.g. hunting trips, competitions). The rules for carrying ammunition vary from company to company, but usually you have to declare it to them and they lock it up and give it back to you when you get to the destination. It depends. I've been on the ferry and they seemed totally uninterested after I showed them I had all the paperwork. If it's expanding ammo, it's not legal for the ferry company to take custody of it because when the ship comes into UK waters Section 5 of the 1968 Act will apply to them. I'd ask the ferry company before getting to the port if I were you. Steve. Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
