Thread: FAL question

Not policy - it is the law. You may not possess a firearm without a current (valid) firearm licence. It is up to you to make arrangements for their safe keeping by someone that is licenced. The person needs to confirm your new licence is current by sighting it before they hand your firearms back to you, or they commit an offence. They also commit an offence if they return the firearms to you and you haven't yet received the new licence.
Fluff around this at your peril. It is hot enough fuel to burn any chance of a renewal if you are found to be in possession of illegally held firearms.