question Do inert Missiles need a deac cert?

[Wolfy]

Just curious as I'm looking for a rapier (not a drill version) and therefore wondered.

 

I dont think I''ve ever heard inert missile and deac cert mentioned together?? :shocked:

 

But I'd rather not blow myself and my house up I think :nut:

 

cheers

 

Colt

[Tony B]

Make sure you get a properly qualified person to issue an FFE certificate.

[Wolfy]

On the ball as ever Tony thanks.

 

OK I had to Google that one.... Free From Explosives. Just to play devils advocate is that just a safety requirement or a legal one as well?

[diver99]

The FFE is always a debate. Getting a qualifed person to issue an FFE is right. But government have not stated what are / is the qualifications (the last time i checked anyway).

If you go on the british ordnance collectors network http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/forum.php

there may be more updated info.

Edited February 26, 2011 by diver99

[Tony B]

There were inert training ones available. They are filled with metal weight rings . One good point, you can open them up and take the weight out. Much easier for lugging about.

[ferretfixer]

Not a legal requirement.(I believe) Though, It is common sense if you can get a FFE cert though. You average over worked PC is NOt an expert, & cannot be expected to be. Although I have come accross SOME of thier 'Experts' & have nothing complimentry to say there!

Lack of knowlege abounds in all walks of life. So, in the case of a PC perhaps wishing to examine your 'Missile' for whatever reason. He will acknowlege that he does not know, will call in one of thier 'Expert's. Who will also not really know (Not his fault entirely) he MAY call in MOD Bomb disposal who ARE experts. Time MAY not permit all of this is SOME case. The guideance given to Police is 'When In doubt, Seize it for examination (Foresnsic) It can always be given back later (If proven to be Inert & safe) Can SOMETIMES take months!

Ammunition: is classified as such, when it is complete (For example, A live Round, with cap, bullet, case & powder charge within & ready to fire) Same will all Explosive articles really. If it's inert, Your OK. BUT, the quicker you can prove that (FFE Cert) the better for you & ALL concerned!

[morris c8 fat]

I have a tail section it was issued an FFE along with the other bits that came home with me from BFPO666 in 82/3 though all the certs have since gone to the great filing cabinet in the sky I might be stuck with them :blush:

[Wolfy]

Thanks guys useful updates. If and when the time comes I'll enquire about cost of FFE.