Mentoring for FAC.

[jmj121 30]

i'm told that its getting more popluar for mentoring, when applying for a FAC for the first time...

 

so.... my question is, how do you find one ????

 

Anybody in the Buckingham area, that possibly help me ?

[paulus 26]

i'm told that its getting more popluar for mentoring, when applying for a FAC for the first time...

 

so.... my question is, how do you find one ????

 

Anybody in the Buckingham area, that possibly help me ?

the question should be, do i legally have to have one and the answer is no

[jmj121 30]

i know you dont have too, BUT "if you want a FAC and they insist. Then there's not alot you can do about it !!

 

i'm just trying to cover all aspects, so that fingers crossed i will get a FAC.

 

my main problem is "if" im asked to be mentored....... how the hell do you sort that out ?

[Baghdadnights 150]

I'm pretty sure the Duncan is in Buckingham area think he's even mentoring someone now I know it's not a legal requirement but if it smooths the passage to fac can't hurt

[jmj121 30]

yea, already spoken to Duncan and he's been a great help, with loads of advise... he's already offered to take me out this week !!

 

just dont want to hastle him, as he a nice guy.

 

im just trying to cover all aspects...

[paulus 26]

what would happen if you told them you couldnt get one? they couldnt in theory refuse your application on them grounds, as its not a legal requirement

[jmj121 30]

True, but being sensible.. i would like to have some help & advise from experienced people. As i do think having a rimmi is something that you should take very seriously and its always good to have some friendly advise..

 

i just want to be a safe and sensible hunter !!

[Chid 6,537]

Over here we don't have sgc it's just fac and on my cert it says I must be accomponied by a fac holder of at least 3 yrs to go out shooting with my shotgun for the first 6 months from the issue date , it also says this on a friends fac for is .22lr (he as held a fac for over 30 yrs) they didn't tell me about this just issued my cert with it on

[The Duncan 802]

yea, already spoken to Duncan and he's been a great help, with loads of advise... he's already offered to take me out this week !!

 

just dont want to hastle him, as he a nice guy.

 

im just trying to cover all aspects...

 

awww shucks

[Simonrees 45]

I have to say, I can't help thinking that the idea of mentoring, is a good one. lets face it as it stands anyone without any training or knowledge can obtain an FAC and be responsible for a firearm. I've seen some bloody dangerous people over the years with Shoguns and can't help thinking that a couple of hours training would have made these people a lot safer. At the end of the day a Mentor is a lot cheaper than forcing us to attend a safety/competence course for which we would no doubt have to pay a small fortune. I've only had my FAC a short time but I have a military background so safety and gun handling etc, is ingrained in me and I would be more than happy to mentor anyone.

[The Duncan 802]

I think thats a fair point SImon. As long as the onus of responsibility doesn't fall on the mentors if things consequently go awry.

[paulus 26]

I think thats a fair point SImon. As long as the onus of responsibility doesn't fall on the mentors if things consequently go awry.

thats the whole point

[jmj121 30]

In the work, that i do as a day job.... I train loads of people and you do get a 6th sense on people....

 

but i do agree with Duncan that Mentors should have some kind of protection "if" things go wrong at a later date !!

After all its the FEO's that are insisting that mentors are used ?

[PlasticJock 539]

But the referee forms state ''You are not guaranteeing the future conduct of the applicant'', so there's no way legally you could be prosecuted. If I crash can the DVLA be prosecuted for saying I'm ok to have a license???

[The Duncan 802]

But the referee forms state ''You are not guaranteeing the future conduct of the applicant'', so there's no way legally you could be prosecuted. If I crash can the DVLA be prosecuted for saying I'm ok to have a license???

The first chap I mentored just needed a report on his attitude towards and knowledge of shooting safety plus a bit of fac hunting experience. I wasn't a referee to attest to his character etc. Although IMO he was very sound.