Posted By jayjay Hi Ian, If you speak to the supplier they normally provide training too for cartridge operated nail guns. Because this equipment falls under the 'Work equipment' Regs they will need training. In the wrong hands these can be a very dangerous piece of equipment as they can fire nails at a high velocity in most cases. The sort of information the operator will need to know is such as pre-use checks, types of canisters i.e colour coded, do's and don'ts when operating it, what to do in the event of a blockage or a stoppage etc.The supplier will only normally go through basic maintenance of the gun,however they will provide a card to say they have ben given basic training as such. If you speak to manufacturers such as Bosch or Hilti they will point you in the right direction. regards, JJ

Posted By Ron Hunter Powder actuated guns and associated cartridges would possible be captured by Explosives Legislation (in much the same way as for spare cartridges for vehicle airbags and seat belt tensioners). Your local Police and/or Trading Standards Authority should be able to offer you advice, most likely concerned with safe storage.

Posted By Alan Hoskins Patrick, I'm not sure if you can still get the type without a captive plunger, as you could when I were a lad, but those could certainly fire a nail like a gun if pressed against something like plywood. I once shot a nail through a wooden partition (didn't check!) and straight into the hot water cylinder on the other side (many years ago). Alan