halamrose 24 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 My FEO wants a letter from any other FAC holder to say they think I'm safe. I don't have much experiece to speak of (but I think I know my stuff) and they don't do mentoring clauses. Is this normal? Seeing him on Friday. Cheers, Halam Quote Link to post
The Seeker 3,048 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Just had my fire arms license opened up, they wanted a letter from my mate who I shoot with who has had an open ticket for 5 years to support my request. It was granted...... Quote Link to post
The one 8,482 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 just had mine renewed today wanted names and dates of birth of everybody in the house and name of two people i know " he said will i put down your referees and i said i dont go shooting with them so i had to give two shooting buddies . I cant rember all that the last time i got my firearms renewed ?? Quote Link to post
langouroux 14 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 i had a supporting letter with me first FAC to mate...that was 18 months ago now, i have an open licence now. Quote Link to post
gundogbob 1 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 not sure if this is normal or not never came up against it myself alough when i applied for sgc feo asked about enyone i could shoot with gave him my mates name he said he will contact him i then thought surely he cant disscuss my application with other people mabye just a test to try catch you out abit some of em funny breed Quote Link to post
clint 45 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 If no or little experience, or new to stalking, using firearm ,proof for safe & reliabilty maybe need. Farmer here alway been asked ,for refree for new stalker for deer, by police. because some men have new rifle or no in shoot club, or 1st time men have rifle. Quote Link to post
sureshot11 1 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi just had my 17hmr passed , I`v hade a FAC (air ) 3 years shooting since I was 7 was told I needed a mentor as well ? but was told by FAO if I didnt have a mentor then I wouldnt have my ticket passed !!! Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks for all the answers Chaps, I see him tommorow (that spelling doesn't look right, ho hum). Lets see how we get on. Cheers, Halam Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks for all the answers Chaps, I see him tommorow (that spelling doesn't look right, ho hum). Lets see how we get on. Cheers, Halam It isn't normal and there is no legal requirement for it...but it is becoming more and more common....I have had requests of mentoring or letters from two guys in the last few months whoo were both applying for rimfires and had been told they needed this!! Both the same FEO as well in Thames Valley!! Quote Link to post
Dakaras 3 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks for all the answers Chaps, I see him tommorow (that spelling doesn't look right, ho hum). Lets see how we get on. Cheers, Halam It isn't normal and there is no legal requirement for it...but it is becoming more and more common....I have had requests of mentoring or letters from two guys in the last few months whoo were both applying for rimfires and had been told they needed this!! Both the same FEO as well in Thames Valley!! Arghhh! Could you pm me a name Dek? My FAC in with Thames valley at the moment Quote Link to post
Dakaras 3 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Cheers Dek same guy Ive got to deal with.....Oh well time to grab in a few favours Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 just had mine renewed today wanted names and dates of birth of everybody in the house and name of two people i know " he said will i put down your referees and i said i dont go shooting with them so i had to give two shooting buddies . I cant rember all that the last time i got my firearms renewed ?? Thats not normal no. In all honesty, I can't think why on earth they would need everyone else's DOBs and Names. If questioned, no doubt they will use the "Anti-Terrorism" reason though, I have no doubt of that. Quote Link to post
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