Can I have a gun cabinet in a static caravan?

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Can I have a gun cabinet in a static caravan?

Your FEO will be able to give you comprehensive advice on installing a gun cabinet.

By David Frost

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Is there any way you are allowed to have a gun cabinet in a static caravan?

I plan to erect a big plate steel the other side of the wall to hold the cabinet.

GUN CABINETS
David Frost
There’s no reason why you should not keep firearms in a static caravan but as you recognise the security requirements differ from those for a house.

Your caravan should be fixed to the site or at the very least have no wheels or towing hitch so as to prevent it being easily towed away.

Nor should it be possible for the ungodly to gain access to the underside of the van.

Normally the gun cabinet must be bolted to the chassis of the van.

These are the main considerations but your FEO will give further advice, if need be, when he visits.

I suggest you discuss security with the police before going ahead and making definitive arrangements.