Tornado1979 145 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I've been waiting for a while for a land check on a 10acre field for .22 Rimfire, it was originally passed for FAC air rifle only, I requested a walk of the land with the FEO so I could discuss shooting positions and safe backdrops and if they could review decision. I've just received call, I'm now allowed to shoot on the land, but only from an elevated position, which is from a large container situated on the land, and if this is removed an high seat must be used. Obviously I'm happy I can start work on the land, but I still believe it's overkill for the rimfire especially with massive backdrop surrounding the land, but looks like that's about best I'm going to get Quote Link to post
walshie 2,804 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Get some stilts. Quote Link to post
Tornado1979 145 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Get some stilts. I was thinking more the wife's high heels haha ? Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 A number of years ago I had a condition that said I couldn't shoot in a NNE direction on a certain piece of land because the nearest village was a mile in that direction...despite a very large hill in the way. Some conditions are plain daft Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Are the backstops surrounding on your land? Quote Link to post
Tornado1979 145 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 A number of years ago I had a condition that said I couldn't shoot in a NNE direction on a certain piece of land because the nearest village was a mile in that direction...despite a very large hill in the way. Some conditions are plain daft It's crazy mate and amazing how different forces work to different standards. Quote Link to post
Tornado1979 145 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Are the backstops surrounding on your land? Yes massive backdrop surrounding mate, their concern is that I would for some strange reason shoot over the backstop. Quote Link to post
The one 8,463 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 They have you by the balls though what else can you do 1 Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I was gonna suggest that if the backstops were on neigbouring land they may not consider them as backstops due to you not having permission. Its crazy isn't it, I havnt been able to get CF although I have over 6000 acres and majority of the land is previously cleared for upto .243. I'm applying for variation for .204 or .223 next weeks Quote Link to post
Tornado1979 145 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'm no expert, but I thought once the land was passed previously your good to go with permission ? I've had two other permissions passed for 223 so far mate, and only got when I got permission from surrounding fields / land also Quote Link to post
Tornado1979 145 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Land owner called me today and was exhausted after in depth call to FEO whoops What's your relationship with Him ? How long have you known him ? Are you aware what types of guns he's using on your land ? Why do you want him to shoot on your land ? What do people next door think of you having someone shooting on your land ? And this went on and onnnnnnnn. The owner did in gest ask if I was removing the bunnies equipped with a tank Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Asking what the neighbours think of someone shooting? That's plain asking for trouble, they could be totally anti shooting. Clearly a biased department/FEO. Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Completely agree SS, this is an absolute joke could cause a lot of problems for the shooter and land owner. If your insured with BASC give them a call I'm sure they can help out Quote Link to post
Tornado1979 145 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Asking what the neighbours think of someone shooting? That's plain asking for trouble, they could be totally anti shooting. Clearly a biased department/FEO. It's the first time I've had any feedback from land owners, my local FEO handles things loads better, I understand the need to check but some of the questions asked could change the mind if some people. Luckily I've know the lady for 8 years after controlling land with air rifle, so I've already built the trust up. I'm just going to leave it now, hopefully I'll not have to deal with this FEO or force again, I've been up against it since original contact what a bloody joke. Quote Link to post
abarrett 462 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I have permission on a farm that has over 1000 acres at the time I had a restricted ticket I wanted to shoot a 22 in a pit hole just to practice as I was new to fire arms The land had been shot over before but only by lads with open tickets The chap turns up to inspect the land and insists the farmer drive him in the landrover all around The headland of the farm . He was there over 2 hours . It's a farm surrounded by farms with no public foot paths I do think they come up with the stupidest things I also wonder if they have got a stupidest restriction competition Going in the office you can Imagine . hey look at this I restricted this lad to not being able to shoot unless his feet are Off the ground beat that . Quote Link to post
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