cpaulc Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Update to :http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/295017-fac-finally-posted/ So it has taken about 5 months, but I was granted what I asked for; .22lr +mod for vermin control .243 +mod for deer and any other lawful species. For those interested, this was with West Mercia and was my first application for FAC. I've done lots of target shooting with cadets previously, and have spent a while gaining experience with lots of different people with different calibers. I signed onto an 'introduction to stalking' course with a local guide. Also, I had a good number of known (to my FAO) people offering to take me out on the deer to start with. I could prove i knew carcas handling, as my line of work involves lots of bushcraft survival type bits including deer. Finally, I had a good size chunk of land that had already been cleared up to .306. Now the hunt for rifles begins, although the .243 may have to wait until I've paid for my upcoming wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 well done on getting your fac through may I suggest that a .243 would make a wonderful wedding gift from the bride to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congrats on your FAC, just put in for mine this week with the same force I asked for a .243 and .17hmr for vermin fox and deer, my perms are in Gwent and the land has not been passed for any fire arms but should pass (hopefully). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well done.don't forget to go with that rifle your going to need a scope .can I just say I like many have bought this scope and that some good some bad.and I like many have settled on a Schmidt bender scope and thought should of saved money and just got one in first place.just a thought fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollidca Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congrats, have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsosureshot Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Update to :http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/295017-fac-finally-posted/ So it has taken about 5 months, but I was granted what I asked for; .22lr +mod for vermin control .243 +mod for deer and any other lawful species. For those interested, this was with West Mercia and was my first application for FAC. I've done lots of target shooting with cadets previously, and have spent a while gaining experience with lots of different people with different calibers. I signed onto an 'introduction to stalking' course with a local guide. Also, I had a good number of known (to my FAO) people offering to take me out on the deer to start with. I could prove i knew carcas handling, as my line of work involves lots of bushcraft survival type bits including deer. Finally, I had a good size chunk of land that had already been cleared up to .306. Now the hunt for rifles begins, although the .243 may have to wait until I've paid for my upcoming wedding. Finally a bit of good news. Congratulations Good luck with your wedding also! well done on getting your fac through may I suggest that a .243 would make a wonderful wedding gift from the bride to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidawson Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 congrats, hoping i can post similar soon still waiting on mine from jun/july Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Welcome to the club, now then, does she really need that wedding dress? Only to be worn once? A nice Blaser last much longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Well done buddy, good news. Now the fun (and expense) begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Well done indeed! Make sure that in addition to your future wife signing the register on the big day, she also signs a shooting consent form for you as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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