Shotgun Certificate

[saluki lad 0]

Im wanting to apply for my shotgun licence very shortly and im just wondering if any of you guys shoot in and around stokesley , carlton area in North yorkshire , if there is there any clay pigeon clubs near by?

If so would this be the easier way to get a licence quicker than trying to get permission off land owners?

Cheers Alex

[landrover 6]

thimbleby,just past the northallerton turn-off on the A19, very good club caters for compak,sporting,skeet,

[SEAN3513 7]

you dont need permission for a sgc

 

just say you want it for clay shooting................permission can always come later.

 

it is not like fac...where the land needs to be approved for each calibre.

 

cheers

 

sean

[saluki lad 0]

Cheers for the comments. So can i just apply before ive joined a clay pigeon club? How long does it generally take to get your licence?

cheers alex

[SEAN3513 7]

yes, just apply

 

takes 4-6 weeks depending on which police force you are dealing with.

 

take a look at sporting shooters "pinned" topic at the top of this section....it may help

 

atb

 

sean

[events co-ordinator 353]

Don't just apply join an organisation BASC/SACS/CPSA/ALLIANCE that way you will be able to get good advice and show the powers that be you have a resposible attitude and you are covered by insurance you will be in a much stronger position when you apply. YIS.

[saluki lad 0]

Don't just apply join an organisation BASC/SACS/CPSA/ALLIANCE that way you will be able to get good advice and show the powers that be you have a resposible attitude and you are covered by insurance you will be in a much stronger position when you apply. YIS.

 

Cheers for the advice. So if i join BASC first then apply for my licence?

[events co-ordinator 353]

Check out all the outfits and pick the one you feel will suit you best if you run into any problems with your application they will help you out as a member.ATB.

[saluki lad 0]

Check out all the outfits and pick the one you feel will suit you best if you run into any problems with your application they will help you out as a member.ATB.

 

Cheers for the advice. ill let you all know how i get on!

[saluki lad 0]

So just to clear things up i can send me form off without being part of any clubs or having any permission yet and i can still be granted one?

Cheers Alex

[SportingShooter 0]

So just to clear things up i can send me form off without being part of any clubs or having any permission yet and i can still be granted one?

Cheers Alex

 

Put simply, Yes.

 

You do not need any justification to own a Shotgun Certificate, the Police only need to satisfy themselves that you are of good enough character to be entrusted with said weapon. If they refuse, they have to prove why they didn't grant one. They have to prove you cannot be entrusted.

 

The FEO may ask you some questions at interview as to why you want to acquire one, but all you need to say is that you intend to take up Clay pigeon shooting, they do not even need that much reasoning, but it helps to smooth things.

 

But apply and have some clay shooting in the meantime, it can take anything from a month to 3 months in normal circumstances to be granted one.

[landrover 6]

if you come under cleveland force they aim to have it all sorted within 28 days join one of the organisations for insurance and help if needed the n.g.o is half the price of the basc

[Lez325 2]

BASC Caters for shotgunners in a big way- lots of help and advise on all matter shooting can be found there- Ive been a member for 10 years now

 

Les

[saluki lad 0]

Thanks very much boys for the advive , much appreciated fellas. im sending off my forms tomorow? does any body know the address for clevelands firearms department?

cheers alex

[SEAN3513 7]

call in at your nearest police station (manned) they will hand them over the counter