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You've sold something on ebay. It's the sellers fees

A friend who holds a FAC should be good enough and can honestly answer questions about your knowledge of firearms. That is often better than getting your doctor to do it who has no idea your life is falling apart...........

In the cage unless on a lead to go out to the toilet.

You have a FAC so have passed all the 'fitness to be entrusted' tests You have a good reason. They CANNOT refuse. It really is that simple.

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Immobilon is a strong opioid (like morphine). It depends on the formulation as to how heat stable it is. I tried a google but was getting all sorts of 'unusual' websites! I wouldn't rely on it. Immobilon is hugely expensive due to supply problems - I can't see anyone investing £100 worth of drug into a RTA deer.

There is the possibility of sperm 'in the tubes' after castration but after a week the risk should be zero! Fear not

The RSPCA will pay for a vet to attend and do what is required. If the police call me out they get a bill (and pay by BACS!). It's not a pleasant activity, but it is done as a humanitarian act. Sadly I have overheads and a business to run so if they ring the surgery then they get a bill. Boiling meat will not get rid of pentobarbitone that we use for killing things. I have no desire to take a road kill deer home. The adrenaline and stress would stop the meat setting. Fewer vets have FACs and firearms available for this purpose. You are thrust into a potentially highly charged emotional situation where people want you to help 'Bambi' and make it better (like they see on TV). Shooting it with a .410 and dragging to the side of the road is not really what they want to see. Often the police are not there, so you are dealing with the situation alone. I do it, but wouldn't recomend it. It's not something I get any enjoyment from.

An amp-hour is a rate of work. So with your 18Ah you could draw one amp for 18 hours or 18 amps for 1 hour. Your 50A example over 15 mins is only 12.5Ah of power used. With the engine running the alternator will be adding charge all the time. I wouldn't envisage a problem.

The Kronch bars do have a LOT of fat in them. I'd be concerned about susceptible dogs and pancreatitis. I'd go for your sausages.

Dogs aren't designed to live on sugar or fat - in the wild they'd get most of their energy from protein. Taking some [shock horror] dog food may be a good start. Actually I'd say a decent sausage would be better than most things - bananas just provide sura that is either used quickly or stored. Protein provides sustained release of energy. If the dog is already looking wobbly or tired then that is the time to give a quick sugary boost, but once the dog comes round it needs a good heart meal. Not half a Mars bar and expect the dog to get on with the day.

But why would you want to?

You surprise me! 2.16 It may be helpful to think of security in terms of broad 'levels' to be applied according to the circumstances of each case. These are not intended to be prescriptive, but rather to provide guidance on what might be considered proportionate in each case. Level 1 would be considered the normal standard of security applicable to the majority of cases. Level 1 2.17 A gun cabinet, or (where only one rifle or shotgun is held and a low level of risk is involved) a gun clamp or similar device fixed to the building is normally considered to be reasonable security. This should be located to frustrate or obstruct points of attack and identification by casual visitors to the premises. Other considerations might be: • Final exit doors of good construction secured with good quality locks and/or other types of deadlocking facilities; • Suitable locks/securing devices on ground floor windows and French/patio windows. 2.18 In the case of more modern houses, the above will be met in properties with PVCu doors or specialist doors with a multi-locking system which is secured by a deadlock. These requirements will also be met in properties with PVCu or specialist windows by a similar style of system, secured by a keyed lock, either handle or independently mounted. 2.19 If you give advice to fit locks to PVCu doors and/or windows you should stress that the manufacturer/supplier should be consulted about which locks would be appropriate, as the fitting of non-specified locks may cause damage to the article and invalidate the product warranty. Level 2 2.20 Where the individual circumstances are such that additional security might be required due to factors such as: repeat victimisation, high-crime location, building regularly unoccupied, a substantial number of firearms on the premises, in addition to the provision of a suitable cabinet, gun room or safe, the following may be considered: a) The final exit door locks should be to BS3621 or equivalent and any French windows/patio doors should have an integral locking system or be provided with supplementary locks to frustrate forcible opening, together with anti-lift blocks if applicable. B) The above requirements will be met in properties with PVCu doors or specialist doors by a multi-locking system, which is secured by a deadlock. c) Windows on the ground floor and those accessible from flat roofs etc should be fitted with an appropriate type and number of locks which are self-latching or key operated. These should have casement-to-frame locking along the opening edge. d) An audible intruder alarm to the appropriate standard protecting either the whole of the premises or those parts of the premises where the guns are stored. 2.21 For these purposes, a “substantial” number of firearms should be considered with regard to the type of firearms, their potential danger if misused and their likely attractiveness to criminals. At the lower end the number might vary between six and ten, depending on the type of firearm concerned, whilst anything over ten would rarely be lower than level 2. It must be stressed, however, that it is not enough to base an assessment on the number of firearms alone – all factors mentioned above and in paragraph 2.20 should be taken into account. Sound moderators, spare barrels, spare cylinders and component parts should not be considered as part of the total. 2.22 A different form of security which equates to that above (such as providing a reinforced gun room or other area), may also be suitable. Level 3 2.23 If the risk is assessed as being greater than the previous level due to additional factors such as: a higher crime rate, certain high-profile certificate holders, other factors which substantially increase the risk of burglary, a larger number of firearms held, then the following should be considered as well as the previous level of security: a) Dividing the risk, for example by the provision of separate cabinets, perhaps in different locations within the premises, to break down the number of firearms per enclosure. B) Additional target hardening of the storage (cabinet with individual gun locks, or extending to a gun room). c) Installation of an audible intruder alarm to protect the whole of the premises. d) If there is a particular risk attached to the property or its area, then a system with signalling should be sought. The provisions of the current ACPO and ACPOS intruder alarm policy should be considered if a signalling system is to be installed.

If you'd had a decent solicitor I suspect you'd still have your driving licence and your SGC. I have 3 points for 41 in a 30

Open, yes

I know people who have been convicted of drink driving and kept their FAC/SGC. I'd speak to your shooting organisation. Or find a solicitor.

Nothing to do with worms. It sounds like collitis (inflammation of large bowel). Needs checking by the vet. There could be a degree of pancreatic insufficiency when you say issues after a fatty meal. Take a faecal sample with you.

I'd be up for both if not working

How about a nice get together with the police............

To be honest I would ring them and ask if it is too late to 'tag on' a firearms application. It is cheaper for you and less work for them doing it all at once. It's the perfect excuse to give them a call. I have always found a polite phone call to 'see how things are going' helps things along rather than hinders.

Basically open doesn't place any restrictions on where you can shoot. Semi-closed says 'land cleared by the chief of police' Truly closed would be 'land belonging to Mr Farmer Giles' Semi-closed allows you to shoot other land so long as you are sure it has been cleared (eg a friends permission). The bit about 'lawful authority to shoot' is rubbish because you couldn't use any firearm if you didn't! Some forces have everyone treated like an adult and give 'open' certs to all FAC holders.

I take bunnies in the chest with rimfire .22/.17HMR but wouldn't dream of doing so when I used an air rifle. Then it was head shoot or nothing. I did a couple of experiments on the penetration at 40 yards and many times the pellet may not make it through into the chest if it hit the foreleg or a rib. Ethically either head shoot or get a FAC and a rimfire. I have no experience of FAC air.

4 of these. I can spare you one. Postage will be the killer as they are heavy

Personally I think it is important to be as open as possible with the police. You are building a relationship of trust between you. I have always been 100% open with them and they seem to treat me very fairly. They do have a record of the secure storage that you have. They do realise that you can squeeze more in than the stated capacity. I told them when I installed a 2nd cabinet and they came to check it. When I installed a 3rd they didn't come, but I wrote to them inviting them to do so should they wish. It also allows them to update their records with the amount of secure storage you have. There is no disadvantage to telling them. Can't be bothered to search the wording but in the Police Guidance it is a requirement for shooters to be open and cooperative with the police. Keeping them up to date is just a part of that.

St. Brelade is beautiful. We stayed in a slightly odd little cottage, but needed somewhere we could take the dog. Quite old fashioned. If you have kids I'd aim for St. Brelade's bay.