The Home Office are attempting to tackle the recent 33% rise in firearms offences. They are currently holding a consultation via a survey. The page with all associated documents on it is here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/firearms-safety
Of note for us lot is the rules on ammo. It appears that despite primers and powder being strictly controlled, they now want to tackle other component parts of ammo such as cases and projectiles. Now, to be fair they are talking about there needing to be a standard of evidence to prove that there is intent to manufacture the rounds. But this of course means that our collections would be liable to the tender mercies of a well written law. If it's badly written, it could at a stroke, make us all very illegal.
At the bottom of the above link is an online survey that allows you to put forth your feelings. I doubt it'll do much good, but maybe it will. I'd also get writing to your MP.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/firearms-safety
Of note for us lot is the rules on ammo. It appears that despite primers and powder being strictly controlled, they now want to tackle other component parts of ammo such as cases and projectiles. Now, to be fair they are talking about there needing to be a standard of evidence to prove that there is intent to manufacture the rounds. But this of course means that our collections would be liable to the tender mercies of a well written law. If it's badly written, it could at a stroke, make us all very illegal.
At the bottom of the above link is an online survey that allows you to put forth your feelings. I doubt it'll do much good, but maybe it will. I'd also get writing to your MP.