jazz_11 5 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) right guys i have been shooting now for about 2 years i would say approxomatly and i have a sgc which i got in march this year... i want a 22 rimfire and possibly a fac air rifle nothing special im not after the bigger calibre rifles just something to hit rabbits at 60-100 yards... i want to send in for my fac but i want to know realisticly whats the chances of me getting it.. i have got one piece of land which as far as i am aware but i will get it confirmed is FAC approved. i will get a signed letter off the farmer to say that he is happy to let me shoot with a firearm, i did the same with my sgc application. i have the cabinet and will get a seperate safe for the bolt and ammo so will have evrything in place prior to sending off the aplication.. what you think... thanks im 16 by the way Edited July 21, 2009 by jazz_11 Quote Link to post
leadpig 0 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 how much land,is there any one else shooting on it Quote Link to post
langouroux 14 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 ring your local police HQ and ask if the land is already approved for a .22LR, if it is then at least part of the leg work is done. There shouldn't be any reason that you wont get it mate, be ready for them asking lots of questions though. if it gets granted you will probably have conditions on your FAC that will restrict you from shooting on land, unless it has been approved etc, most people have this at first. "mr logic" would probably be a good person to ask....but he is going to get annoyed with me recommending him every 5 mins! Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 No reason why that shouldn't be granted, assuming the land is of suitable size and all is well with referees etc. How are you with an older relative to give you a firearm and ammo? You cannot buy anything for another year, but I'm sure you know already Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 thanks guys one of the guys i shoot with has a open fac and sgc and he will get any ammo for me... im 17 in octber so this will change then.. the land i would describe as huge as i cant walk around it in a 4 hour session it would take me a good few hours to get around all of it.. you say conditions what sort of conditions and also what sort of question will they fire at me.. Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I can't see any problem with that grant at all. Questions are sensible ones - what you plan to shoot, where you'll shoot, backstops etc. Almost all FEO's aren't there to catch you out, just to tick their boxes. Quote Link to post
leadpig 0 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 knowing the area of the land would help as well,as well as public rights of way and any roads Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 thanks guys... theres only one road that goes through the farm and thats a private road to get to the farm house... no public footpaths or anything like that ill get the forms sent then cheers guys will keep you updated.. Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 just had a word with a feo at the police headquarters and he also agreed there shouldnt be a problem i must just state what calibre im after and i explained im not after the big calibres just the rimefire and high powerd air rifle for pest control... he said aslong as i have got the land i should be ok as all the checks have been put in place for my sgc.... happy days. Quote Link to post
the Verminator 0 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 a thing i found handy was maps of the land, you can show him where the roads are, the boundries, where its safe to shoot, eg backstops, where it isnt safe to shoot. all helps you to look more profesinal with the way you go about things. good luck with the application Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 thanks.. ill google earth it... Quote Link to post
langouroux 14 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 a thing i found handy was maps of the land, you can show him where the roads are, the boundries, where its safe to shoot, eg backstops, where it isnt safe to shoot. all helps you to look more profesinal with the way you go about things. good luck with the application good advice there mate well said. i had to do this to complete my NVQ in game and wildlife management, its looks really good all laid out in a folder when it come to getting permissions. Quote Link to post
decoyboy 0 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 2 years ??? really ??? are you sure ??? i have warned you about gwent police , it isn't as easy as the rest of the uk mate . they are known for it . Quote Link to post
Bluelungbutter 1 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Would i be right in saying that if his mate he shoots with shoots on the land with a .22 then that land would be cleared for .22 because as he has an open licence so has assesed it safe for that. Or does that just stand for the actual shooter. DunK Quote Link to post
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