Parabellum - that was a very long time ago, definitely pre-late 70's. As someone else mentioned earlier, when completing weapons related activities a suitable declaration is required. Don't know if it's changed much but "I have no live rounds or empty cases on my possession, Sir" used to cover it. That was after the warning that "...you are reminded that it is a Courts Martial offence to leave the range/trg area/theatre while in possession of any live rounds or empty cases. Should you subsequently find any after the declaration you should contact xxxx immediately". That was used every single time I used weapons and ammunition without exception. Not much gray area there.
Last edited by Two's in; 4th Dec 2012 at 23:24.