Penda 3,341 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) Alright lads little bit of advice i am thinking of applying for my shot gun license my dad has had a license for years well since he was 18 i have never realy been into guns but i would like to get into abit of pigeon ,shooting but i do have a criminal record for a minor offence that was quite a thew years ago does any body know how this would stand against me Edited March 25, 2009 by Penda Quote Link to post
shotgun..willy 8 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck Quote Link to post
Penda 3,341 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck thanks mate it was armed tresspass but i didnt go to court or any thing just gave me a caution Quote Link to post
danebrewer10 6 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck thanks mate it was armed tresspass but i didnt go to court or any thing just gave me a caution hmmm armed trespass- the old plod din't like anything to do with firearms, I was shooting squirrels at my grandmothers a few years ago and I got reported, the rozzers came over and just checked that I wasn't some sort of terrorist! but depending on how long ago it was.... I honestly don't know, it will be in the firearms officers mind, but as you're applying for a shotgun certificate, I wouldn't have though it will pose a huge problem, just gotta prove that you're a of sound character and mind! good luck! Quote Link to post
Penda 3,341 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck thanks mate it was armed tresspass but i didnt go to court or any thing just gave me a caution hmmm armed trespass- the old plod din't like anything to do with firearms, I was shooting squirrels at my grandmothers a few years ago and I got reported, the rozzers came over and just checked that I wasn't some sort of terrorist! but depending on how long ago it was.... I honestly don't know, it will be in the firearms officers mind, but as you're applying for a shotgun certificate, I wouldn't have though it will pose a huge problem, just gotta prove that you're a of sound character and mind! good luck! Mate i had a stealth cracking gun bought it off a scouser any way i hadnt had it long and i thought id have a pop at a few bunnies on me mates horse paddock i went up there with me mate he had to park his van on the road it was getting late and we,d had a few shots with the gun and decided to head back to the car as we was walking down the track towards the car i could see high vizzes by the van oh shit i said to him next thing you know armed police i said to me mate drop your gun down or theyll fecking shoot us at that point i will admit i did start laughing as they tried to put me to the deck with a gun barrel sticking in my shoulder blade but they couldnt really put anything on me because it was my mates land we,d been on we had to come down a private track though to get to the field there was no other access point to the land. Edited March 25, 2009 by Penda Quote Link to post
derbylad 1 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 do you need to be in a gun club etc to get 1, i know you need a reason to own 1 plus a gun safe etc, but what if your not in a gun club but have your own permission to shoot whats the chances of getting 1 cheers Quote Link to post
Guest Ralfy II Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 If you have: 1-good reason to own 2- Reason to use (i.e have land aproved & passed for permission, with signed letter, from the land owner) 3- Be fit in mind & body 4- Not any serious anti-depressants, or any character changing medication... 5- No violence on record Go for it, all will be well , be honest & fill in the forms . Good luck Quote Link to post
rapskee 8 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Alright lads little bit of advice i am thinking of applying for my shot gun license my dad has had a license for years well since he was 18 i have never realy been into guns but i would like to get into abit of pigeon ,shooting but i do have a criminal record for a minor offence that was quite a thew years ago does any body know how this would stand against me pwaaa sounds like u got no chance Quote Link to post
danebrewer10 6 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 do you need to be in a gun club etc to get 1, i know you need a reason to own 1 plus a gun safe etc, but what if your not in a gun club but have your own permission to shoot whats the chances of getting 1cheers well, if you have permission to shoot on land then it'll be slightly easier, but the FEO (is that right?) will have to look at it and confirm that the caliber you want to purchase is safe to use on that ground. -that is especially if you're after a caliber expressly for fox shooting- i'd have thought the biggest they'd let you have would be something llike .243 win or .260 rem. if you want to have a deer rifle that can do double duty on foxes and you want something bigger like .308/.30-06.270 win etc then you'll probably have to demonstrate that you are actually going to use it for deerstalking, the DSC level 1 would be good here. Quote Link to post
elvolcan 0 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 well, if you have permission to shoot on land then it'll be slightly easier, but the FEO (is that right?) will have to look at it and confirm that the caliber you want to purchase is safe to use on that ground. -that is especially if you're after a caliber expressly for fox shooting- i'd have thought the biggest they'd let you have would be something llike .243 win or .260 rem. if you want to have a deer rifle that can do double duty on foxes and you want something bigger like .308/.30-06.270 win etc then you'll probably have to demonstrate that you are actually going to use it for deerstalking, the DSC level 1 would be good here. When you give advice at least try to make it accurate. I highly doubt someone with a criminal record for armed tresspass would be easily granted an FAC at all, let alone for a centerfire on first grant such as a .243 or .308 !!! Also there is no mention of FAC here, he is looking into getting an SGC - A much more realistic ambition !!!! Apply for the SGC mate, all they can do is say no Quote Link to post
pmarsh10 1 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck thanks mate it was armed tresspass but i didnt go to court or any thing just gave me a caution hmmm armed trespass- the old plod din't like anything to do with firearms, I was shooting squirrels at my grandmothers a few years ago and I got reported, the rozzers came over and just checked that I wasn't some sort of terrorist! but depending on how long ago it was.... I honestly don't know, it will be in the firearms officers mind, but as you're applying for a shotgun certificate, I wouldn't have though it will pose a huge problem, just gotta prove that you're a of sound character and mind! good luck! Mate i had a stealth cracking gun bought it off a scouser any way i hadnt had it long and i thought id have a pop at a few bunnies on me mates horse paddock i went up there with me mate he had to park his van on the road it was getting late and we,d had a few shots with the gun and decided to head back to the car as we was walking down the track towards the car i could see high vizzes by the van oh shit i said to him next thing you know armed police i said to me mate drop your gun down or theyll fecking shoot us at that point i will admit i did start laughing as they tried to put me to the deck with a gun barrel sticking in my shoulder blade but they couldnt really put anything on me because it was my mates land we,d been on we had to come down a private track though to get to the field there was no other access point to the land. penda you nutter thats like saying you are a compulsive thief do you think il get a job ion a bank Quote Link to post
rapskee 8 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck thanks mate it was armed tresspass but i didnt go to court or any thing just gave me a caution hmmm armed trespass- the old plod din't like anything to do with firearms, I was shooting squirrels at my grandmothers a few years ago and I got reported, the rozzers came over and just checked that I wasn't some sort of terrorist! but depending on how long ago it was.... I honestly don't know, it will be in the firearms officers mind, but as you're applying for a shotgun certificate, I wouldn't have though it will pose a huge problem, just gotta prove that you're a of sound character and mind! good luck! Mate i had a stealth cracking gun bought it off a scouser any way i hadnt had it long and i thought id have a pop at a few bunnies on me mates horse paddock i went up there with me mate he had to park his van on the road it was getting late and we,d had a few shots with the gun and decided to head back to the car as we was walking down the track towards the car i could see high vizzes by the van oh shit i said to him next thing you know armed police i said to me mate drop your gun down or theyll fecking shoot us at that point i will admit i did start laughing as they tried to put me to the deck with a gun barrel sticking in my shoulder blade but they couldnt really put anything on me because it was my mates land we,d been on we had to come down a private track though to get to the field there was no other access point to the land. penda you nutter thats like saying you are a compulsive thief do you think il get a job ion a bank Quote Link to post
danebrewer10 6 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 well, if you have permission to shoot on land then it'll be slightly easier, but the FEO (is that right?) will have to look at it and confirm that the caliber you want to purchase is safe to use on that ground. -that is especially if you're after a caliber expressly for fox shooting- i'd have thought the biggest they'd let you have would be something llike .243 win or .260 rem. if you want to have a deer rifle that can do double duty on foxes and you want something bigger like .308/.30-06.270 win etc then you'll probably have to demonstrate that you are actually going to use it for deerstalking, the DSC level 1 would be good here. When you give advice at least try to make it accurate. I highly doubt someone with a criminal record for armed tresspass would be easily granted an FAC at all, let alone for a centerfire on first grant such as a .243 or .308 !!! Also there is no mention of FAC here, he is looking into getting an SGC - A much more realistic ambition !!!! Apply for the SGC mate, all they can do is say no aye yer, wasn't thinking there but with regards to accuracy, I don't know, these are only my thoughts/understandings..... Quote Link to post
Penda 3,341 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck thanks mate it was armed tresspass but i didnt go to court or any thing just gave me a caution hmmm armed trespass- the old plod din't like anything to do with firearms, I was shooting squirrels at my grandmothers a few years ago and I got reported, the rozzers came over and just checked that I wasn't some sort of terrorist! but depending on how long ago it was.... I honestly don't know, it will be in the firearms officers mind, but as you're applying for a shotgun certificate, I wouldn't have though it will pose a huge problem, just gotta prove that you're a of sound character and mind! good luck! Mate i had a stealth cracking gun bought it off a scouser any way i hadnt had it long and i thought id have a pop at a few bunnies on me mates horse paddock i went up there with me mate he had to park his van on the road it was getting late and we,d had a few shots with the gun and decided to head back to the car as we was walking down the track towards the car i could see high vizzes by the van oh shit i said to him next thing you know armed police i said to me mate drop your gun down or theyll fecking shoot us at that point i will admit i did start laughing as they tried to put me to the deck with a gun barrel sticking in my shoulder blade but they couldnt really put anything on me because it was my mates land we,d been on we had to come down a private track though to get to the field there was no other access point to the land. penda you nutter thats like saying you are a compulsive thief do you think il get a job ion a bank im landing on your permission to let a thew shots off Quote Link to post
Penda 3,341 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 your offence shouldnt hinder your chance of a shotgun certificate depending on how long ago it was and also what you did the worst that can happen is that they will say no but at leased you will have tried,good luck thanks mate it was armed tresspass but i didnt go to court or any thing just gave me a caution hmmm armed trespass- the old plod din't like anything to do with firearms, I was shooting squirrels at my grandmothers a few years ago and I got reported, the rozzers came over and just checked that I wasn't some sort of terrorist! but depending on how long ago it was.... I honestly don't know, it will be in the firearms officers mind, but as you're applying for a shotgun certificate, I wouldn't have though it will pose a huge problem, just gotta prove that you're a of sound character and mind! good luck! Mate i had a stealth cracking gun bought it off a scouser any way i hadnt had it long and i thought id have a pop at a few bunnies on me mates horse paddock i went up there with me mate he had to park his van on the road it was getting late and we,d had a few shots with the gun and decided to head back to the car as we was walking down the track towards the car i could see high vizzes by the van oh shit i said to him next thing you know armed police i said to me mate drop your gun down or theyll fecking shoot us at that point i will admit i did start laughing as they tried to put me to the deck with a gun barrel sticking in my shoulder blade but they couldnt really put anything on me because it was my mates land we,d been on we had to come down a private track though to get to the field there was no other access point to the land. penda you nutter thats like saying you are a compulsive thief do you think il get a job ion a bank Duno what your clapping at im landing round your permission and hotting it up for yah yee harrr!!!!!! Quote Link to post
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