Thread: The real reason for B/E-cat storage requirements and inspections

Originally Posted by Cordite

In the OP I was not talking about inspections, but about heavy secure storage requirements. I personally have no problems getting checked on that I stick to the law as I am not casual about firearms ownership. Just dust did a few hours work on my guns and duly stuffed them all back inside their kennel, a bit of a jigsaw, but I don't feel comfortable with such stuff lying about, even when there are no kids about.

The point was, many people who are safe, responsible, fit and proper do not apply for B/E cat as they just can't be bothered and/or cannot afford the extra heavy "security" -- and this discouragement was/is the MAIN (and intentional) effect of the stricter storage requirements, at least on the part of police. Which explains why they are so hot on security but can't be bothered to attend to investigate many firearms thefts.

So you think it's all a conspiracy mainly to stop people applying for endorsements, rather than simply having higher security requirements for more dangerous (or attractive to criminals) weapons like pistols and machine guns to prevent them falling into the wrong hands?