The Single-Barrel, Break-Open Shotgun

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In my experience and that of those I have spoken to, Northumbria can be a bit stringant regards cabinets - I have known them to refuse to issue a cert even though a cabinet was BS 7558 on the grounds that the forces head firearms officer was not happy with it, have known of those checking premises to say they are not happy about this or that (down to one officer saying they were not happy with the welds on a cabinet, which they quickly changed their minds about when asked what welding quals an experience they had and if they would like to have a go on the tig set in the workshop!).

Having said that, I do know some people that have built their own cabinets years ago that still get signed off on renewal, but I would not even bother to make one now for a new application, buying is the way.

Is the cabinet stamped up with the BS symbol or a name etc?

Dont worry about having an alarm on the house - been rare that I have known they have specified you must have one on a SGC - but a lot of people have one nowardays anyway.

What club are you joining?