How much land do i need permission on for Firearms Licence?

[THE GRIFF 8]

I am wanting to apply for a Firearms Licence, but i was wanting to know - how many acre of land is classed as suitable for a 10/22 ruger rifle.

My parrents own about 25 acre of land and are over run with rabbits, the gun would be to keep them under control. If 25 acre would not be enough land to issue me a Licence then i will have to get permission off the farmer next door, but if 25 acre is enough then i would rather not have to ask him. I was wondering if anyone new if there was a minimum amount of land to issue a licence, I do realise there are other factors to consider, like public footpaths and suchlike and understand every case for application is different, but in your oppinion do you think 25 acre is not enough land.

 

Thanks

ps;I have never owned ANY gun licence before.

[Spangle 0]

I helped a lad with his application for a .22lr, 17hmr and a .243 and he got the .17hmr and the .243 with only 21 acres.

 

 

Put in for it and see what happens.

 

Good luck.

 

S

[salukiwhippet 6]

Depends on the land mate, a 25 acre valley in the middle of nowhere might well be safer than 100acres of flat stony land surrounded by houses!

 

Get the FLO to come and have a look. He may be happier to give you one of the .17 rimfires as they ricochet less.

 

 

James

[RicW 67]

I am wanting to apply for a Firearms Licence, but i was wanting to know - how many acre of land is classed as suitable for a 10/22 ruger rifle.

My parrents own about 25 acre of land and are over run with rabbits, the gun would be to keep them under control. If 25 acre would not be enough land to issue me a Licence then i will have to get permission off the farmer next door, but if 25 acre is enough then i would rather not have to ask him. I was wondering if anyone new if there was a minimum amount of land to issue a licence, I do realise there are other factors to consider, like public footpaths and suchlike and understand every case for application is different, but in your oppinion do you think 25 acre is not enough land.

 

Thanks

ps;I have never owned ANY gun licence before.

Griff - I'd guess you're about 16. If you show the same level of common sense and awareness about shooting when your FEO visits that you show in your post you are in with a damn good chance. We need people like you. Fingers crossed for you bruv.

RicW

[elvolcan 0]

Good luck with your application

[Fatcontroller 0]

I've got 15 acres of land and have a .22rim and .17hmr.

 

FC.

[elvolcan 0]

I have about 25 acres very hilly, have .17hmr and .22lr and soon a .308

 

atb jrc

[Guest air gunner]

Good luck mate. I havent a clue on your circumstances but it doesent hurt trying! go for it ask your local officer.

[Chancer 23]

good luck fella keep us posted on how you get on

 

yis chancer

[THE GRIFF 8]

Thank you for your advise and oppinions, i have put a bit in the new members section to introduce myself a bit more. I have also asked another couple of questions if anyone has any other help for me.

 

Thanks, your advise is greatly appreciated.

[The one 8,467]

Its no just about the acerage of the land wont safe back stop's etc come into it ???

[RicW 67]

I am wanting to apply for a Firearms Licence, but i was wanting to know - how many acre of land is classed as suitable for a 10/22 ruger rifle.

My parrents own about 25 acre of land and are over run with rabbits, the gun would be to keep them under control. If 25 acre would not be enough land to issue me a Licence then i will have to get permission off the farmer next door, but if 25 acre is enough then i would rather not have to ask him. I was wondering if anyone new if there was a minimum amount of land to issue a licence, I do realise there are other factors to consider, like public footpaths and suchlike and understand every case for application is different, but in your oppinion do you think 25 acre is not enough land.

 

Thanks

ps;I have never owned ANY gun licence before.

Griff -

Whoops. Sorry, I assumed that cos you live with your parents you are in your teens I stand by my remarks tho. Given your age, your sense and your level headed approach you should get your FAC. Think about a CZ bolt action as an alternative to the Ruger. Slower but more accurate.

RicW