Forms: Permission for Air Rifles to be Transported
Permission for Air Rifles / Air Pistols to be taken on to Scout or other premises, camp sites, camps, Scout projects or expeditions.
P.O.R. Rule 9.11.5 Shooting (extracts)
The term ‘shooting’ applies to shooting activities using firearms as defined in law (including air guns with energy greater than 1 Joule*), and also to the use of crossbows with a draw weight of 1.4kg or greater, re-enactment guns.
The term ‘shooting’ does not apply to paintballing, the use of laser guns and the use of toy guns.
- No firearms, may be bought, owned or used by any Scout unit or campsite unless the relevant line manager has made arrangements to ensure that possession and use complies with all statutory requirements and any applicable bylaws.
- Firearms must only be taken on to Scout premises if permission has been obtained from the owner or their representative and the person responsible for the activity (that is, site warden or manager, or District Commissioner). †
- Members operating firearms as defined in the law must do so in line with the Firearms Act 1968 (as amended) and other relevant legislation.
* 1 Joule = 0.7 foot pounds – aka nearly all types of air rifles
† For Huish Woods, permission must be sort from the Blackdown District Commissioner using this form.