First Application

[moocherboi 8]

Hello,

 

im was just going to apply for my shotgun certificate but after reading the above forum posts about apply for such a certificate and that its cheaper to apply for both shotgun and FAC i think i might do both. As i would like both.

 

But i have a few queries???

 

Can i put a gun cabinet in my garage?

 

What 12g under and over would you recommend for a beginner? (Not too expensive)

 

What rifle would recommend for beginner? Ground game/ Fox

 

any other tips to help me through my first apllication would be great.

 

kind regards

Edited December 28, 2008 by moocherboi

[SportingShooter 0]

Cabinet in the garage. I would say no for a few reasons.

 

A ) Getting your FEO to approve it is difficult in most circumstances.

 

B ) And your guns condition in a cold and wet garage.

 

Depends on your budget for both the guns you list. But you are highly unlikely to have a .22 granted for Fox. Vermin only in the vast majority of cases.

 

If I had to choose two beginners guns.

 

.22= A CZ 452.

 

12g= Any mid range gun

[moocherboi 8]

okay .22 wont do for fox but what could i use for vermin and fox?

 

kind regards and many thanks

[SportingShooter 0]

.223 seems to be the easiest to get on an FAC first grant, and one which can be used cheaply and effectively.

 

I'd say a .22 and a .223 personally.

[jac2007 0]

If you are in any doutes or want to check about anything contact your firearms officer and ask his advice

on where to put your cabinet in your house. You tend to find if you can involve them at the start they

can be helpfull.

[moocherboi 8]

May i ask why is a .223 easier than a .22 and also what make and model you recommend for a beginner?

 

i see you leave alot of post and help people with advise on such topics, i am very greatful for your help

 

kind regards

[Deker 3,475]

Go along with everything SS has said.

 

A Coterminous FAC/SGC, it will cost £10 more than a SGC ...and a second set of photos (God knows why)..but it's cheaper than a seperate FAC and SGC

[SportingShooter 0]

May i ask why is a .223 easier than a .22 and also what make and model you recommend for a beginner?

 

i see you leave alot of post and help people with advise on such topics, i am very greatful for your help

 

kind regards

Me? lots of posts? you sure?

 

Anyway.

 

A .22 will be very easy to get on first grant, no problem. It's a rimfire as I'm sure you know, and with Subsonic ammunition and a Moderator, it has near silent ability and is a great Rabbiting tool.

 

A .223 is a centrefire. And If you want a multipurpose fox round which can also be used cheaply enough to headshoot Rabbits, then this is it.

 

But my advice as always, is if you can afford it, have a .22 and a .223

 

SS