I always assumed we cannot take it to the range until our reg. certs come in but sounds like we actually can before last Saturday. Anyway, this rule is just another dumb rule of many.
It's not a rule, it's just a bureaucrat blowing hot air, power tripping on you.
No you cannot go to the range before getting the reg cert. This have been in the book for a long time. When ypu show up at the range ypu need to have your pal and reg cert for the guns you have with you.
By the book, you also have to have your PAL and reg cert when picking up your new gun. You also have to have your PAL and reg cert while you are at home with your gun. That's what the book says.
Jesus Christ man, it's written right on the transfer notification;
"This is to inform you that your application to register the following firearm(s) has been processed. You may take possession of them now. Your new registration certificate(s) will be sent to you in a separate envelope."
Did the transfer notification pass three readings in the House and Senate, then receive royal assent? No? Then it's not law.