Hello,
I notice that on most of the air pistols, the alphabet 'F' is mentioned on the body of the pistol. What does this denote? Please let me know.
Thank you.
Meaning/Purpose of Alphabet 'F' on the Body of Pistols
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'F' in Pentagram on Pistol/Rifle Body
Yes, Julian is absolutely right. I too just had a talk with Mr.Alberto of Pardini ab\nd he confirmed that it is more of a German requirement.
And Sparks, you have given additional info. Thank you.
And Sparks, you have given additional info. Thank you.
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Ulrich Eichstädt
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7.5 Joule, to be precise. All these models marked with the F in the pentagramm are free available from 18 years or older. We can use them for shooting at home or on an official shooting range. You are not allowed to carry itopen, only transport it. With this 7.5-joule-law we in germany are by far the lowest energy rate in europe (16.3 Joule/12 ft/lbs in England and Poland, 10 Joule in France).Sparks wrote:An 'F' in a pentagram?
Means the muzzle energy of the pistol is below seven joules and thus (as Julian said), is free from the requirement to be licenced. You see it on air rifles as well.
The F-marking is made by the manufacturer. He sends one or two samples to the proof house, they check it (especially if one could rebuild it to higher levels with average tools, then it would not be allowed) and after that the company can use the F for all other guns of the same type. So no single check with every airgun like in England. That's the secret why a lot of especially exported airguns carry the F but are a bit above 7,5 Joule (up to 9...) - the ISSF has no muzzle-energy check at the competitions...
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The 12ft/lb you quote in England is only for rifles, the limit on pistols is 6.Ulrich Eichstädt wrote:7.5 Joule, to be precise. All these models marked with the F in the pentagramm are free available from 18 years or older. We can use them for shooting at home or on an official shooting range. You are not allowed to carry itopen, only transport it. With this 7.5-joule-law we in germany are by far the lowest energy rate in europe (16.3 Joule/12 ft/lbs in England and Poland, 10 Joule in France)....Sparks wrote:An 'F' in a pentagram?
Means the muzzle energy of the pistol is below seven joules and thus (as Julian said), is free from the requirement to be licenced. You see it on air rifles as well.
Rob.
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Ulrich Eichstädt
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Dont forget us in Ireland - anything over 1 Joule requires a Firearms Certificate. Also they can only be used on an police approved range - so no live practice at home....Ulrich Eichstädt wrote: With this 7.5-joule-law we in germany are by far the lowest energy rate in europe (16.3 Joule/12 ft/lbs in England and Poland, 10 Joule in France).
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