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Gun Control Laws in Great Britain?

I'm going to be traveling through various countries in the coming months, and have obtained answers to this question for all except England. So: I will be checking a disassembled pistol, ammo stored in a separate locked container, onto my flight (I've already cleared how it's supposed to be done according to the airline's regulations) and will be going to Heathrow Airport. When I get there, do I have to check my gun into a local police station? Can I get it back when I leave the country? I have a U.S. Concealed Carry Weapon License, will this make a difference upon getting my pistol back/having to turn it in? OR Would I be better avoiding England all together, and flying to a country where I have already found I am allowed to carry my weapon? For those of you who apparently see me as paranoid: I'm not. I'm prepared for every eventuality. I carry a complete toolbox, 2 jacks, and 10 gallons of gas in my car. Everywhere. I don't want to bring this gun to use it, I'm bringing it to NOT use it. You see? I'm going to be in 7 countries, alone, for almost 2 years. It's not paranoia. It's preparedness. That said, appreciate the (somewhat useful) answers. Also, to New Jack over there who was spouting bull about European countries despising their citizens having guns . . . shut up. I'm legally allowed to carry my gun in 3 of the countries I plan to visit. In the other 3, it must either be turned into a local police station where it will be kept until it is verified that I am leaving the country. England is the only one whom, apparently, will neither allow me to turn it in and receive it upon leaving nor bring it into the country.

Public Comments

1. England has some of the toughest gun laws in the world (as u might know), I'm pretty sure the police or airport staff would confiscate your gun altogether if you bought it over (even if you had licenses to use it). I might be wrong tho, u could always check with the british customs website (google it).
2. England not only denies the right to be armed, they deny your right to defend yourself. Don't take it
3. dude,leave your piece at home.europe does not honor any USA license.you will be treated like a nut case,remember you are going to a socialist paradise that despises guns owned by its citizens.if you are paranoid,I am sure you could buy a piece in europe for lots of cash....
4. Just stop being paranoid and leave your pistol at home. In England, the muggers say "please" before taking your wallet.
5. r u MAD to carry a gun to england???dont do it otherwise u wont c it again & god forbid endup in jail wher u wont even be given right to defend