Quite right Justin; it is not set by the Government but introduced by the gun trade to stop poor quality stuff getting out to the public and causing injury. It is run by the Guardians of the Proof House who are made up of Gunmakers and Gunsmiths. I take quite a few there, usually blkack powder proof guns for nitro proofing and look upon it as a safeguard for me. All American guns that are imported here to Britain have to be submitted via the proof house before they can legally be offered for sale but If I import one for my own use it does not. Lagopus.....
