Noobie please help

[Lucas 0]

hi all,... iv decided im after a 22 live dunno much about them to tell u the truth but afew of my friends of shot them and ill be after rabbits and hares but can [NO TEXT TALK] please list what i need to get the license ?...

 

 

 

 

Kurt

[tom.k 8]

how about a bit more knowledge of a firearm

[Guest Ditch_Shitter]

Couple more synapses?

 

How about writing that application in 'Text' ? That'd demonstrate your level of awareness and appreciation of things too

[Guest foxyforce1]

Hi Lucas,

with the two replies youve just had its just shows you how some people on this forum will still rather mock people then give a newcomer some friendly advice to a genuinely honest request, you will find some true fieldsports people on here who will be more than happy to exchange hints and tips to newcomers so dont get disheartened by the sad few.Anyway im taking it your talking about the .22 rimfire your thinking about geting so ill give you my view what youl need although it may vary slightly from dofferent police forces.Basically the police will look for the applicant having a sound knowlege of the type of firearm they are applying for so my advice to you is get out with your mates as much as possible with their rifles and gain as much knowlege as you can from them ie on safety, different rifles , actions etc it may also go in your favour if a friend whos rifle you have been using can put it in writing with your fac application that you have been using their rifle under their supervision etc You also have to have written permission fron a landowner to yous that particular calibre of rifle on their land which the police will check if the land is suitable withe safe backstops etc, the land usually has to be 50 acres +. As well as the 2 referees on the application you have to have a seperate security box for ammunition to be stored in.There are some good courses on the go at the moment which cover sporting rifle handling marksmanship etc which would go very much in your favour in the application as it showes your genuine interest in the sport and your willingness to learn. good luck with it anyway hope this has been of some use to you.

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

If he can't be bothered to write proper english instead off text writing,why should people bother replying to him?

Edited August 3, 2007 by bigeddie

[James@Scarborough 0]

Hi Lucas,

with the two replies youve just had its just shows you how some people on this forum will still rather mock people then give a newcomer some friendly advice to a genuinely honest request, you will find some true fieldsports people on here who will be more than happy to exchange hints and tips to newcomers so dont get disheartened by the sad few.Anyway im taking it your talking about the .22 rimfire your thinking about geting so ill give you my view what youl need although it may vary slightly from dofferent police forces.Basically the police will look for the applicant having a sound knowlege of the type of firearm they are applying for so my advice to you is get out with your mates as much as possible with their rifles and gain as much knowlege as you can from them ie on safety, different rifles , actions etc it may also go in your favour if a friend whos rifle you have been using can put it in writing with your fac application that you have been using their rifle under their supervision etc You also have to have written permission fron a landowner to yous that particular calibre of rifle on their land which the police will check if the land is suitable withe safe backstops etc, the land usually has to be 50 acres +. As well as the 2 referees on the application you have to have a seperate security box for ammunition to be stored in.There are some good courses on the go at the moment which cover sporting rifle handling marksmanship etc which would go very much in your favour in the application as it showes your genuine interest in the sport and your willingness to learn. good luck with it anyway hope this has been of some use to you.

 

It's nice to see someone else who is pleased to help rather than take the .

LITERACY IS NOT A REQUIREMENT OF SAFE FIREARM USE OR OWNERSHIP

1. Get some practice with your weapon of choice, handling cleaning etc.

2. Purchase and site a suitable cabinate and ammo safe (bolted to a brick wall out of sight is the norm)

3. Aquire and complete the application forms including refferences. This will normally incude details of land to be used.

4. Pass the police interview by demonstrating sensible values and safe thinking. The safey side of things is paramount.

5. Wait for your certificate to arrive.

 

Any other questions feel free to ask.

[old man 0]

Hi Lucas,

with the two replies youve just had its just shows you how some people on this forum will still rather mock people then give a newcomer some friendly advice to a genuinely honest request, you will find some true fieldsports people on here who will be more than happy to exchange hints and tips to newcomers so dont get disheartened by the sad few.Anyway im taking it your talking about the .22 rimfire your thinking about geting so ill give you my view what youl need although it may vary slightly from dofferent police forces.Basically the police will look for the applicant having a sound knowlege of the type of firearm they are applying for so my advice to you is get out with your mates as much as possible with their rifles and gain as much knowlege as you can from them ie on safety, different rifles , actions etc it may also go in your favour if a friend whos rifle you have been using can put it in writing with your fac application that you have been using their rifle under their supervision etc You also have to have written permission fron a landowner to yous that particular calibre of rifle on their land which the police will check if the land is suitable withe safe backstops etc, the land usually has to be 50 acres +. As well as the 2 referees on the application you have to have a seperate security box for ammunition to be stored in.There are some good courses on the go at the moment which cover sporting rifle handling marksmanship etc which would go very much in your favour in the application as it showes your genuine interest in the sport and your willingness to learn. good luck with it anyway hope this has been of some use to you.

 

 

Hi Lucas,

with the two replies youve just had its just shows you how some people on this forum will still rather mock people then give a newcomer some friendly advice to a genuinely honest request, you will find some true fieldsports people on here who will be more than happy to exchange hints and tips to newcomers so dont get disheartened by the sad few.Anyway im taking it your talking about the .22 rimfire your thinking about geting so ill give you my view what youl need although it may vary slightly from dofferent police forces.Basically the police will look for the applicant having a sound knowlege of the type of firearm they are applying for so my advice to you is get out with your mates as much as possible with their rifles and gain as much knowlege as you can from them ie on safety, different rifles , actions etc it may also go in your favour if a friend whos rifle you have been using can put it in writing with your fac application that you have been using their rifle under their supervision etc You also have to have written permission fron a landowner to yous that particular calibre of rifle on their land which the police will check if the land is suitable withe safe backstops etc, the land usually has to be 50 acres +. As well as the 2 referees on the application you have to have a seperate security box for ammunition to be stored in.There are some good courses on the go at the moment which cover sporting rifle handling marksmanship etc which would go very much in your favour in the application as it showes your genuine interest in the sport and your willingness to learn. good luck with it anyway hope this has been of some use to you.

 

It's nice to see someone else who is pleased to help rather than take the .

LITERACY IS NOT A REQUIREMENT OF SAFE FIREARM USE OR OWNERSHIP

1. Get some practice with your weapon of choice, handling cleaning etc.

2. Purchase and site a suitable cabinate and ammo safe (bolted to a brick wall out of sight is the norm)

3. Aquire and complete the application forms including refferences. This will normally incude details of land to be used.

4. Pass the police interview by demonstrating sensible values and safe thinking. The safey side of things is paramount.

5. Wait for your certificate to arrive.

 

Any other questions feel free to ask.

 

 

he only asked for a bit of advice , at lease some people have the decency to give a civil answer

[rifleshooter 0]

Well Lucas i was in the same boat some years ago, now if you can join a gun club you will benefit from it ,this is what i done ,you will learn aspects in the diferent firearms ,you can use 22 rf rifles and will learn probably the most important the safety side , this will show the f.l.o when he visits you have experience with firearms ,this will give you time to save for your own rifle and to gain permision i was lucky enough to have a fair bit of permision this goes a fair way to geting your certificate ,which ever way you go all the best of luck

[marko 30]

join a gun club once you have been a member for so long and they see your coming along well get someone to sponsor you and help you with your application also dont forget your insurance.

[Guest JohnGalway]

he only asked for a bit of advice , at lease some people have the decency to give a civil answer

 

 

I can't help on the licence issue as I live in a different country but agree 100% with the above sentiment.

[huntergatherer 0]

welcome to the site i got the sam rubbish on my first post well done foxyforce1 there r nice helpfull ppl good luck with the gun mate just keep huntin lucas