Shotgun Certificate At My Age ?

[jandcguns 65]

sorry if wrong section, but i know about the stuff you have to be to have a shotgun certificate but, i am 14 years old and have done quite alot of clay shooting and will be soon joining a gun club and spending time there for about 6 months before applying (IF possible !) and would be interested in applying for a shotgun certificate to use at the gun club and other competitions, but i am wondering at my age if its possible for me to get one as i understand i wouldn't be able to purchase cartridges and not sure about the rules on gun ownership at my age could anyone tell me if its possible and the rules (about gun ownership ect...) would appreciate advice, thanks, jack

[delswal 3,819]

You have to be aged 14 or over to have a Firearms Certificate. If you are aged less than 14 you can have a Shotgun Certificate as long as you have your parent's signed permission. You must be aged 14 or over to purchase an airgun and ammunition. If you are aged between 14 and 18 years, you may borrow a gun or have one bought for you by someone aged 18 or over, and you may use it without supervision on private property where you have a right to be. If you are under 14 you may use an airgun on private property but you must be supervised by someone over the age of 21 at all times. It is unlawful for an under-14-year-old to possess a gun and ammunition without supervision.

A person under eighteen is prohibited by Firearms Act (Amendment) Regulations 2010, No 1759 from purchasing or hiring any firearm or ammunition as defined by section 1 of the 1968 Act and a shot gun and ammunition as defined by section 2 of the 1968 Act

[charlie caller 3,654]

Slight correction, you must be 18 or over to purchase an airgun and ammo,not 14, however you may be given a shotgun as a gift at 15, I would say go for it pal get your cert.

[Ratsmasher 36]

you should get it as long as your responsible - I got mine when I was 13 the FEO will ask you all the normal questions about security etc plus an extra load because you're a young shot. dont worry about it though its more like him coming round to explain the laws than anything else - basically he just needs to establish that your responsible and not going to do anything stupid.

With regard to gun ownership you can get an sgc at any age at 15 you can be given a shotgun and shoot unsupervised and at 18 you can buy guns and ammo

best of luck

as I say as long as you are sensible you wont have a problem

Best of luck

[kruby01 114]

Off topic but I thought it was 17 to purchase an airgun?

[jandcguns 65]

thanks guys think staying in the gun club for abit will be the best bet aswell as getting one for pest control my not be possible ?

[Ratsmasher 36]

thanks guys think staying in the gun club for abit will be the best bet aswell as getting one for pest control my not be possible ?

 

clays they dont get hung up about the reason for applying particularly you just need to demonstrate that you have a use for one so for you that would be clays and judging by your signature rough shooting/pigeons/rabbits or whatever

[srspower 20]

As far as I know of to date, there are no restrictions with regards to age when applying for a shotgun certificate. I know my brother had one from aged 12 and he is 36 now. And I heard of an 8 year old getting a shotgun certificate recently on the news.

[events co-ordinator 353]

First join SACS its free for your age then phone Elspeth and she'll help you get it sorted.