FEO Interview booked

[andykllhr 91]

Morning all, so, sent off all my FAC paperwork just after xmas, just got off the phone with my FEO, my interview is booked for next Thursday, excited is an understatement. Between now and then I have to actually fit my Brattonsound (Horizontally in the loft, as the roof joists get in the way vertically) and prep for the questions they will ask.

I have put in for .20 & .22 FAC Air (Moderated), .22lr & .177HMR (moderated), a 7mm (moderated) and shotguns (didn't specify which on the form, so assume it's an open ticket?), does anyone have any top tips to make it all go a bit smoother?

Thanks all

[walshie 2,804]

You don''t have to specify Section 2 shotguns. Once you have your SGC you can fill your boots. 

Did you speak to someone about the 7mm before you put your application in? It's a hell of a calibre for your first ticket. What do you intend to use it for? Most forces won't accept it for fox as they consider it a deer calibre and you would need to prove you have permission with deer present.

Did you also speak to someone about where to put the cabinet? Again, a lot of forces don't like cabinets in the loft.

Not being a naysayer, just drawing your attention to what he may ask you.

Hope it all goes well for you. 

[andykllhr 91]

Yeah, put 7mm down as I occasionally stalk deer in Scotland with the wife's uncle, I fully expect that to be removed as I don't have any real justification and I haven't done the courses to stalk, not sure why I put it down to be honest lol. I spoke to my local gun shop about location of cabinet and according to them, Hampshire FEO's love lofts, even if burgled there's a slim chance of that being looked in, plus, difficult for kids and other family members to get to.

Thanks for that Walshie, that's exactly the sort of advice I am after

Edited May 1, 2018 by andykllhr

[matty thud 42]

Hope all goes well then it's just a matter of waiting for the post man before you can go shopping .

[Rimfireboy! 1,463]

All the best fella....

[David.evans 5,323]

Best of,luck mate 

just be cool and answer all questions honestly, he knows the answers anyway 

Atb 

[andykllhr 91]

Quick one, where's the best place to keep your cabinet keys, I was going to keep them in my external locked garage (cabinet in the loft, in the house), is this the sort of answer that the FEO is looking for? Or is it best just to keep them on your person at all times?  

[walshie 2,804]

51 minutes ago, andykllhr said:

Quick one, where's the best place to keep your cabinet keys, I was going to keep them in my external locked garage (cabinet in the loft, in the house), is this the sort of answer that the FEO is looking for? Or is it best just to keep them on your person at all times?  

When my FEO asked where I kept my keys I just said "That's for me to know." He said "Good answer."

In practice just keep them somewhere no-one is likely to stumble on them. 

[andykllhr 91]

Thanks Walshie, yeah, sounds good.

[Gav 1,708]

Told mine in my pocket (which is true) spares in separate house safe, he was happy with that.

[Stavross 15,368]

Good luck hope it works out well for you ?

[villaman 9,983]

Good luck  but I wouldn't think you will have a open ticket 

[Rimfireboy! 1,463]

As Walshie says, cant tell them. I say the same, “I’m not allowed to tell you”. They can’t argue with that.

[The one 8,467]

Get in loads of chocolate biccies most are greedy barstools and clear the plate 

[ianm 2,594]

On 01/05/2018 at 11:35, andykllhr said:

Yeah, put 7mm down as I occasionally stalk deer in Scotland with the wife's uncle, I fully expect that to be removed as I don't have any real justification and I haven't done the courses to stalk, not sure why I put it down to be honest lol. I spoke to my local gun shop about location of cabinet and according to them, Hampshire FEO's love lofts, even if burgled there's a slim chance of that being looked in, plus, difficult for kids and other family members to get to.

Thanks for that Walshie, that's exactly the sort of advice I am after

Because you occasionally stalk deer with someone , that is good reason to own a 7mm and you don't need to have done the bullshit DSC1 course have a deer calibre either. Don't let them bully you into not having anything you have good reason to own.