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Definitely. It seems to be potluck which one of the two extremes you get. Do you think there's any correlation between detention rates and the type of RIF being imported? It would be much more likely for a pistol to be used wrongfully as opposed to a sniper rifle for example.

Just a bit more data from my recent experience. Put a Novritsch order through on the 31st March containing a RIF above the £135 threshold. UPS delivered it today, parcel completely intact, with no sign of any tampering from Border Force. The packing slip sealed to the outside describing the RIF with my UKARA number on the reverse hadn't been removed either. No mention of UKARA anywhere else on the package. No additional imports fees were required, but the shipping line is described as 'taxes prepaid' if that carries any weight. The UPS tracking on the other hand was terrible - a combination of vague updates and a rolling scheduled delivery date. I'd definitely take any scheduled/estimated delivery date with a pinch of salt and wait for the tracking to say it's departed the facility.

Welcome! I don't know much about full face pro aside from the usual Dye i5 recommendation, but OneTigris do a smaller sized lower face mask (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076C4NN51). I use one myself as I find the chin hangs too low on the full sized ones. If going down the lower face pro route then I'd maybe go for some bulkier goggles to maximise coverage for him.

Did you end up committing to the TAC-41? I've been very tempted by either the TAC-41 or SRS myself, but considering I've a functionally sound SSG24 already I can't really justify it. Not yet at least. What I have talked myself into getting next though is a HPA converted VSR-10.

Another +1 for the Lowa Zephyr GTX. Very comfortable and they come in a few different colours too.