Deactivating Firearms

This is a continuation of our earlier blog, Understanding Firearm Deactivation: UK Spec vs EU Spec. It is recommended to read that article first for background on how deactivation standards have evolved and why they differ across Europe. Must Meet a Recognised UK Standard For a firearm to be legally sold in the United Kingdom […]

Firearm collecting has long been a popular niche interest in the United Kingdom, particularly among militaria collectors, historians and re-enactors. Because ownership of live, functioning firearms is extremely restricted, many enthusiasts turn to deactivated firearms - items that have been permanently rendered incapable of firing - so they can legally own a piece of history