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Try Corinium rifle range. I think its around Kemble airfield area. they have a 100meter full bore range. Cheers adrian

Hi 69Chris, as it was a relatively small piece of land I went for the .22 rimfire. I only want it for rabbit control. Wilts FEO was very easy to deal with. Cheers Adrian

After eight long weeks it's finally arrived !!! Firearms Certificate granted. 'Happy Days'. Adrian

Hello Dave, I go beating on that shoot. It's good fun and there's some nice people there. Also nice to have a day off in the week (which is always better than working). I'm part of a syndicate in the next valley over and we buy our wheat from Pete and Ian. If your there this coming season I'll make sure to introduce myself. I think the first day is the 28th October. Cheers Adrian

Hi Dave, if I'm right I believe that's Ian's son ? If so he is a cracking lad and as you say mad keen on anything shooting related. He even had his own pen to look after last year !! I think we may of met at the first shoot of the season last year. Cheers Adrian

Head out of Chippenham towards the M4, turn left at the Plough and go through Kingston St Michael village. just before the motorway turn in on the right. the sign says M4 practice tracks. John and Dave run a clay shoot there every other Saturday. starts at 1pm. Hope this helps Adrian

Thanks again Colin. Matt thanks for the offer! I have managed to get some locally now. cheers Adrian

Thanks Colin, somebody's telling me £4.20 and I thought that was a bit steep !

Hi All, would there still be a chance of getting any poults and if so would you know the going rate please. Thanks Adrian

Sorry one more question. when the land is vetted by the FEO am I to be there as well to explain how I see it ?? Thanks

All , many thanks for all the replies. I think I will ask for .22 rimfire and hope to get it. Failing that FAC Air. So my last question ( for now ) is Should I just put .22 RF on the application and let the FEO suggest .22 Air. or do I put both on the form from the beginning. Thanks in advance. Adrian

in my opinion I believe it is suitable. the ground is used for horses and the lady who owns it is worried that the rabbits ( of which there is a good head count) are burrowing and that her precious horse might put it's leg down the rabbit hole and do some damage. in total she has around 75 acres. there is a footpath along one part of the land but shooting would be away from that and not towards it. the neighbouring ground has elevation so there is a suitable backstop. But what do I know ! so if the FEO doesn't agree with me what happens next? Has anyone had the experience of being turned down and if so what happens ? any help / advise would be appreciated cheers Adrian

Thanks Lucky, if only it were that easy. I've been trying to find somewhere to get permission for nearly 18 months. Finally got a sniff and think I will apply and if it's not granted at least I've had a go. waiting this long for an opportunity has been painful. finding a back up seems damn nigh impossible. cheers Adrian

Hi all, like so many others I'm looking at gaining my FAC. Here's my question, when I've sent in my application and the land I've asked for clearance on doesn't for whatever reason meet the criteria. what happens then? do I lose my fee? do I get time to try and find somewhere else? Thanks Adrian

Hi Wiltsmark, thanks for your quick reply. I've had a look but I don't think this is the one. The post code is different and it looks a bit more of a corporate events type of thing rather than a general shooting ground. I'll pop over later on today and see if I can find it. thanks for your help. Adrian