valleyshunter 0 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 hi..i'v jus put in for my fac (17hmr) and they rang today to say they would be coming to see me next tuesday. I no this is a normal process but i was jus wundering what to expect and if theres any advise any one could give me atb v.h Quote Link to post
Huffski 1 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I have just had them come round and check me for my 22 rimfire. He asked to see my cabinet again and to see if i have a seperate lockable compartment for ammo he also wanted to check the serial numbers on my shotguns for some reason. He also just asked me about the land im shooting on but to be fair he was proper sounds and we just ended up talking about farming lol Quote Link to post
lgray88 4 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 they ask for a bj too , nah in all seriousness there nothing too worry about , jsut be calm. When i was questioned he jsut asked abit more in too why i required the caliber i applied for asked for more info on the land i was shooting on. basic firearm safety etc. and he also wanted to be shown the the gun cabinet and storage for ammunition aswell. that was just for the .22 and 17hmr , when i sent in my variation for a centrefire he didnt ask me anything seem to think i was safe enough and all the info i had previoulsy given was sound enough. No worries mate youl do fine. Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 hi..i'v jus put in for my fac (17hmr) and they rang today to say they would be coming to see me next tuesday. I no this is a normal process but i was jus wundering what to expect and if theres any advise any one could give me atb v.h Which FEO is coming to see you? Quote Link to post
jamie g 17 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 stay calm and make him see you no about the rifle you have gone for. a good think is to print a map off of your ground if there is any foot paths on it. that way you can show him you no where they are and it shows him you are on the side of safety by knowing the lay out of your ground Quote Link to post
Dan_Smiff 2 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I told mine that I knew the land reasonably well but that I was going to be walking it all with the various landowners before I took a gun out so that I knew exactly what was and wasn't safe. She seemed to like that. It really is nothing to worry about - if anything, I felt like I was the one driving the conversation and if I didn't have loads of questions she would have been gone after ten minutes! Quote Link to post
PeakOil 352 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 If anyone else is in the house while the FLO is there, watch out for the FLO asking them if they know where you keep your safe keys. If they don't know you will be fine, good luck!! Quote Link to post
artic 595 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just be yourself. He should check all windows, locks and keys, doors too. He might ask you to have the cabinet bolted in a more safer place. The crime rate has risen where burglarys have taken place and the whole cabinets ripped off the walls and taken. He will ask you questions about your rifle, the land, ammo, and also the distance you will be shooting your rabbits! FLO's do a very good job! Good Luck. Quote Link to post
bignoel 14 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 nothing to worry about ask him 1 or 2 questions about safe shot any special requirements required anything. he checked my cabinet again and guns and ended up talking beer and invited me out for a pint ? Quote Link to post
mackem 27,117 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just BE YOURSELF?No way would I get my FAC then Quote Link to post
alun1960 234 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 hi..i'v jus put in for my fac (17hmr) and they rang today to say they would be coming to see me next tuesday. I no this is a normal process but i was jus wundering what to expect and if theres any advise any one could give me atb v.h Dont worry mate , the FAC guy for around here is an absolute gent, cant be more helpfull . Just be your normal self . Quote Link to post
valleyshunter 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 thanks on all your replies on the matter and i'm a bit more relaxed about ir nw although he's coming at 7.30 in the mrnin one last thing i've got a 3 gun cabinet in my attick which is bolted to the wall but i aint got no ammunition cabinet.. will this affect my chance of getting 1? atb v.h Quote Link to post
artic 595 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 thanks on all your replies on the matter and i'm a bit more relaxed about ir nw although he's coming at 7.30 in the mrnin one last thing i've got a 3 gun cabinet in my attick which is bolted to the wall but i aint got no ammunition cabinet.. will this affect my chance of getting 1? atb v.h Just as well we dont know where you live!! You will need a ammo box secured too. Quote Link to post
valleyshunter 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 lucky for me my dad mate has a spare ammo cabinet so all i need now is for him 2 secure it to the wall thnks for all your replies and info on the matter v.h Quote Link to post
Country Life 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Cool ....Just be yourself,, he may wel ask to check security of doors and windows,,(mine did),, I also print off my permissions with google earth, with all boundries marked off and pubic footpaths also marked, this he LOVED and he expressed that "he wishes everyone would do the same".. The Google Earth pics are very handy, you can put loads of info on them, such as wind directions hot spots in different weather conditions, flight paths etc, etc. I`m hoping that this will be of benifit when I decide to apply for an "Open Ticket" you never know... Quote Link to post
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