air riffle beginer

[johnpop 3]

hello everyone,im new to the site ive had a air riffle for a few years now,never really used it for hunting just used it for target practice over the back fields but this was before the big crack down on guns and knives and never got any trouble, but now iam interested in getting some rabbits and pigeons but was thinking of going down the local woods,was wondering if it is worth it or how much trouble will i get if i got caught. Any other ideas of were i could shoot would be great. thanks

[ArchieHood 3,692]

if you get caught you might lose your gun for good. ask about local farmers etc.get permission first

[johnpop 3]

if you get caught you might lose your gun for good. ask about local farmers etc.get permission first

yeah thought thats what people would say,there are loads of farms in the area but kind of thought they would just say no as im just a young lad?

[ArchieHood 3,692]

if you get caught you might lose your gun for good. ask about local farmers etc.get permission first

yeah thought thats what people would say,there are loads of farms in the area but kind of thought they would just say no as im just a young lad?

go round and knock some doors ,the worst that can happen is they say no .maybe even offer to do a bit of weekend work in exchange for a chance to prove yourself good luck

[Guest jt750]

If you get caught caught i think its armed trespass and that will stay with you for a very long time ..as other posters say go round knock on doors ..put an advert in local shop windows for someone to go with ..on the lines hello i'm xxxxxx and i'm xxx years old and would like to do some air rifle shooting would anybody in the local area be willing to take me out and leave your number GL hope you get somewhere

[johnpop 3]

if you get caught you might lose your gun for good. ask about local farmers etc.get permission first

yeah thought thats what people would say,there are loads of farms in the area but kind of thought they would just say no as im just a young lad?

go round and knock some doors ,the worst that can happen is they say no .maybe even offer to do a bit of weekend work in exchange for a chance to prove yourself good luck

yeah ok thanks for the replys just hope i dont get chased off there land with a shot gun pointed at my head!

[johnpop 3]

If you get caught caught i think its armed trespass and that will stay with you for a very long time ..as other posters say go round knock on doors ..put an advert in local shop windows for someone to go with ..on the lines hello i'm xxxxxx and i'm xxx years old and would like to do some air rifle shooting would anybody in the local area be willing to take me out and leave your number GL hope you get somewhere

wont be going down the woods then.haha. will start asking farmers and looking into it more thanks

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

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try asking on here for airgun clubs, better shooting here then getting locked up

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

as soon as you get your perrmission wich (you being 23 years old, hardly young compared to me!) should be quite quickly then before you even think about going after wild quarry make sure your accuracy is spot on and that your sights are zeroed. what gun and scope have you got?

[johnpop 3]

as soon as you get your perrmission wich (you being 23 years old, hardly young compared to me!) should be quite quickly then before you even think about going after wild quarry make sure your accuracy is spot on and that your sights are zeroed. what gun and scope have you got?

i have a bsa gun with nikko stirling 4x40 scopes they are both quite old but i still like the way they work and im happy with what ive got and from target shooting ive done i think im quite a good shot but do understand it will be more tricky goin after living moving stuff but carnt wait to try!

[BEARINATOR 2,872]

Where are you in northumberland as i'll be able to get you out with your air rifle, p.m if you want

[dpb82uk 138]

i think as long as you av permishon and your air rifle is up to 12 ft lbs you will be ok if the power is over 12ft lbs FAC-rated air rifles you will need a Firearm Certificate and permishon to shoot where ever you go im new to all this so im not to shur mate so id chek the laws first so you no where you stand im doing the same before i get a rifle and go out with it

Edited May 21, 2009 by dpb82uk

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

as soon as you get your perrmission wich (you being 23 years old, hardly young compared to me!) should be quite quickly then before you even think about going after wild quarry make sure your accuracy is spot on and that your sights are zeroed. what gun and scope have you got?

i have a bsa gun with nikko stirling 4x40 scopes they are both quite old but i still like the way they work and im happy with what ive got and from target shooting ive done i think im quite a good shot but do understand it will be more tricky goin after living moving stuff but carnt wait to try!

at whatdistane can you hit within a 1 inch circle? do you know what bsa model you have?

[johnpop 3]

Where are you in northumberland as i'll be able to get you out with your air rifle, p.m if you want

i live around the prudhoe area, was looking for shooting on saturdays as i work all week and my lass works most saturdays so i have plenty time through the day.cheers

[johnpop 3]

as soon as you get your perrmission wich (you being 23 years old, hardly young compared to me!) should be quite quickly then before you even think about going after wild quarry make sure your accuracy is spot on and that your sights are zeroed. what gun and scope have you got?

i have a bsa gun with nikko stirling 4x40 scopes they are both quite old but i still like the way they work and im happy with what ive got and from target shooting ive done i think im quite a good shot but do understand it will be more tricky goin after living moving stuff but carnt wait to try!

at whatdistane can you hit within a 1 inch circle? do you know what bsa model you have?

not sure what distance as i only really used it when i was younger and wasnt really into it that much. not sure what model looked all over it but can only see numbers 7593. is that the model number?