daystate 177 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 i have tried a search and found nothing, which i thought would of been done to death already. my question is? my interview, what kind of questions do they ask when they come round,ill make sure the kettle is primed and the hobnobs are in date! but regarding the interview itself what should be expected. im sure im fine with the rules marked out by basc and my gun safety and handling is fine as iv not had any trouble while on a clay ground with friends, just wanted to get a heads up on whats expected atb adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Basically, what do you want it for? where do you/intend to shoot it? can i see where your going to keep it? what experience do you have? sure others will add more! Edited September 21, 2014 by silver pigeon69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 All I got really was. This is what you do when you buy and sell a shotgun, your cabinet is well secures to the wall, your dogs a good burglar alarm, certificate should be through in the next 3 weeks. I was primed with all answers about shot carry distance, where I was going to use it ect ect but got told we are not interested in that really. FAC was a lot more in depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 As said, the officer will generally ask what you want a shotgun for and will inspect your security arrangements. They will no doubt be sussing you and your surroundings out too. Just relax and be yourself, always tell the truth and if they ask who else will have cabinet keys the answer is "nobody". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Mine was very friendly, just asked me what I wanted it for, what my wife thinks about me having guns and then explained how to fill out the ticket when buying or selling and notifying them of transfers, there was a few other questions i can't really remember but nothing taxing, think it took about 45 mins to a hour, as others have said i think its just to get a measure of what type of person you are really more than anything else, she then had a look at my cabinet and wrote down how many it holds, mine was a 3 gun but she said it could hold 5 depending how careful i wanted to be with putting them in. Then i was told she would recommend i get the cert and it would probably take up to 2 weeks, then she said see you in 5 years and left, I sent in a email to the dept thanking her for her help and how i was very impressed with the service and how it couldn't have gone better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 forget the pre prep, try the "little black dress" approach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 there is no script for your interview.just be yourself answer any questions in a honest and straightforward manner.there are no clever or smart answers that will win any points for you.they are just there to check you are a fit person to be allowed a firearm its not a test.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 No choci bikkis no ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 My officer didn't want any bikkis or drink .... Be yourself! They are there to check You out. Answer everything honestly. Check the security of your home before hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daystate 177 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Just had a little heads up off them to say its all in processing and should have a call this week coming to arrange a visit, pleased at that, so ill hide the zombie targets and press the tweeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 relax,as long as your form was honest and true,your gun cabinet does'nt fall off the wall no worries.There will be a gentle chin wag,about what you are going to shoot,it is not a test,so long as you do not respond with cash withdrawals from the post office it is rubber stamping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Play it by ear, to be honest when my dad was asked questions on his renewal like 'what do you use it for?' he told the feo it was none of his business which legally its not. But my dads had guns all his life and is in his late sixties, I wouldn't of said that! Edited September 24, 2014 by srspower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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