Bump.
Any suggestions as to what the regulations are in this area? VIT and hazardous/dangerous goods.
I'm not sure what VIT stands for but I can give you some advice on transiting weapons.
Specifically however, I will need to know (hypothetically if you want) exactly what and where you want to move them?
For example, as I'm sure you are already aware, RFDs can move weapons around in the UK (as can their nominated 'servants') and in certain circumstances courier services can deliver weapons in the UK.
What many people seem unaware of is the fact that in the UK weapons and ammunition should not travel together, ie in the same vehicle or place at any one time. This makes a bit of a nonsense of some weapons 'transits' so thankfully is largely ignored for weapons and ammo leaving the country.
If the weapons are leaving the country you must have a Home Office Import Export licence, which is a ball ache to obtain and must be very specific, and once again depending on the type of weapons and quantity of ammunition you intend to 'transit', various airlines have different regs for how and where it is carried. Most won't allow more than 5kgs of ammunition on a flight, some want 1 weapon per case, some want 'metal' cases, some wood (I always use Peli cases and these are accepted by the CAA)
Be prepared to argue your case with Customs and Police ( I once spent half a day convincing Customs, G4S (monkeys/peanuts) and even the police that a smooth bore, automatic shotgun is not a section 5 weapon, even if it does have 6 shot magazine tube)
My experience is that it is a bloody minefield. If you screw up, even if its a genuine error, HMRC will seize your weapons and fine you! This may not seem like a big deal to some people but if the weapons are going out to a MarSec team it is 'mission critical', plus getting 'nicked' can hamper your efforts to get a legitimate licence.
All in all 'Operators' probably will bump up their prices to take into account the cost of licences (not just the for the licence but all the checks and 'End User' certificates that must be obtained in the application process). Like most things regulated by the government, it is a lengthy and time consuming process (probably to take into account the extra ordinarily high amount of sick leave taken by Gov employees), festooned in miles of 'red tape'; and the goal posts keep moving. Any variety on your licence will mean a new application (3 months min)
I hope this helps but if not, send me some more specific scenarios (type of weapons, destination, purpose/use of weapons) and I will try to be more helpful.
