open FAC

[nicholiath 1]

I have had my Shotgun cert for many years and my FAC for over Three years, i have also been in the army, whats my chances of getting my FAC changed to open?

[activeviii 8]

Only one person can answer this and thats your FLO. give them a ring and see what they say, just have a good reason and you should be ok. saying that each force seams to be differant, one might say on renewal but another might say after 12 months with good reason.

 

make the call is your best bet.

 

 

Phil.

[martin 332]

I have had my Shotgun cert for many years and my FAC for over Three years, i have also been in the army, whats my chances of getting my FAC changed to open?

 

Just join S.A.C.S. and they will get it opened for you mate...........Martin

[mjr88 50]

 

 

Just join S.A.C.S. and they will get it opened for you mate...........Martin

 

Forgive my ignorance but what organisation is this

 

John

[Mastiff 7]

Scottish Association for Country Sports

[mjr88 50]

Scottish Association for Country Sports

 

 

Thanks

[nod 285]

Why would the S.A.C.S get him an open ticket when he lives in lincoln?

[CharlieT 32]

Why would the S.A.C.S get him an open ticket when he lives in lincoln?

 

 

Because he is a member. Membership is not limited to those living in Scotland.

[njc110381 0]

Personally I'd just have a quiet word with your FEO about it. After three years you should be in with a reasonable chance if you show that dropping the restriction would be benificial to your shooting.

 

I got mine open after a year. Some forces insist on it being after renewal and I've even heard of some that say that an open ticket doesn't exist. It all depends where you are. Whatever happens I think going in heavy with the support of any organisation would be rude to say the least. You've got to give them the chance to allow it first. It pays to keep them on side. After all it's human nature to try to make life hard for the people we don't like. It's much better to be liked!

[Deker 3,478]

I have had my Shotgun cert for many years and my FAC for over Three years, i have also been in the army, whats my chances of getting my FAC changed to open?

 

 

Whilst time factors can become part of the equation there are more important things, like need, rounds fired, experience, land, etc, etc...build a strong case with lots of reasons and tell your FEO you need it Open...and keep your fingers crossed!

[nicholiath 1]

Thanks for the advice chaps.

[rutland12 0]

I think everybody has missed the point. Why do you need it opened ?

[Paul.L 0]

I think everybody has missed the point. Why do you need it opened ?

 

I don't think there is a point to be missed here , tell me one reason why he wouldn't want his fac opened up.

Here were my reasons.

 

A so I could shoot unaccompanied.

B Make my own call on the suitability of ground without the hassle of having it passed every time you shot somewhere new.

 

So your reasons not to have an open fac are ?????

[THE POACHER 13]

where will it say on your FAC if its a open ticket and what will it say

Edited May 2, 2010 by THE POACHER

[blackfox 9]

I have had my Shotgun cert for many years and my FAC for over Three years, i have also been in the army, whats my chances of getting my FAC changed to open?

 

 

Ive just sent mine off to be changed to "open" ive had my FAC scince 2007, i just phoned my FEO, had a little chat, he asked how much ammo i had used. I go shooting all the time so had some serious numbers to give him and i was told to write a letter saying why i thought i was ready and quoting the number of bullets fired, and he said that it wouldnt be a problem getting it changed.

 

P.S im with Avon & Somerset

Edited May 2, 2010 by blackfox