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19 hours ago, Westley said:
Not quite, you can be prosecuted for domestic abuse WITHOUT a statement of complaint. When I was working, some 25 years ago, if the complainant withdrew their statement (which most did) the job never ever got to Court. The Police still have to prove the case, but it can be done, even if the complainant refuses to assist them.
I'm pleased to say it still happens now. It is a great change that really helps protect people.
I am not sure I see this thread in the same positive light. But time will tell, it will depend how it's labelled.
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1 hour ago, Stimo22 said:
The next thing the police will again be calling for more money to pay for this. They will keep claiming public safety
No, I believe they won't. They'll do quite the opposite.
If it is for public safety, they have an obligation to do it as part of their budget. If it's for administration, it could be argued it needs funding.
29 minutes ago, bottletopbill said:Did any shooting group take part in these discussions or have any input
This is the beauty of trials and demos. They don't need approvals or discussions.
The tricky part is stopping it becoming the status quo.
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23 hours ago, Rewulf said:
No, there has been 4 years of BASC telling us what they want us to do.
Voluntarily
Ok, open question.
When I started shooting relatively recently compared to others, a plaswad ban was high on the agenda and talks in circles. It's now pretty much gone quiet. Is this to allow a voluntary transition to steel first, then plaswad will hit the radar once a suitable replacement to fibre works, that's affordable?
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If you have a few partners over 10 years say, does this mean you have to notify the police every time you want sleepovers with a new "friend"?!
Crazy though.
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I'd happily have this on reserve if it doesn't get taken for any reason
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22 hours ago, Old Boggy said:
Going off subject (sorry), but the above post reminded me of a fabulous day I had many years ago with Ashley Smith of the Hawk Conservancy where a party of us each had a Harris hawk and with the help of ferrets to catch a few rabbits and a pointer to put up the odd pheasant. Does Ashley still run the Hawk Conservancy, HantsRob?
It`s a very long time since I`ve had a young bird on my arm.
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OB
Ashley is still there, yes! I saw him late last year, and to my knowledge he's still there. Really amazing fella, and I think I have a great photo of a bald headed eagle on my arm on a day he and his team hosted. I will reach out and see if they take pigeons for free (seems better than disposing!), and then I shall focus if I can find someone to take me on the field to get them some!
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1 hour ago, TRINITY said:
I really do not understand why they are needed . In my mind such a mechanism has far more potential to to cause an accidental discharge than a standard gun. This is only my opinion but others may disagree.
So I got my DT because the guy flinched on pulling, anticipating the recoil. He's tried so many things to remove that flinch but can't. But, he can release without a problem.
I don't know if he was getting a release/release trigger, or a release/pull.
Either which way, it's not inherently safe and requires dedicated thought to make safe. I wonder how many times a shooter will just shoot into the air as it's easier than making safe safely, then get into that as a bad habit. -
21 hours ago, TR1 said:
You are both correct , hardly worth the fuel money
If you ever want company from someone not looking for a permission but a few shoot days, I'd happily pay your fuel money for a 'free' day on the field.
The facebook group that Fargo said is a great option, even if you barely make anything, it could mean they collect from you direct also. I don't know if the Hawk Conservancy buys cheap pigeons, but if they would buy from you, it's close by to me.
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2 hours ago, Robden said:
Here you go:
Thankyou
I can see why that wouldn't be seen as particularly safe!
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5 hours ago, TRINITY said:
All general common sense stuff in my opinion and as been said, semi autos already extinct on the said comps.
The other interesting one is release triggers, I have seen them being used
I bought my DT11 because the first owner couldn't shoot without a release trigger. He said it was in his head but it was the only way he can shoot.
I do get it though, once you pull the trigger, I am not sure how easy it is to decock or if you're committed to firing? I'd like to hear from anyone that has shot one if there's any way to decock or open or anything once the trigger is fully pulled but not released.
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1 hour ago, London Best said:
And then you wonder why the firearms licensing departments are backlogged and over worked.
That feels a little unfair. As a new shooter who wants a 12G, 20G, SXS, and semi, that's already nearly a full cert. I don't think the issue is people like me wanting to love the sport and find the right gun. I think the bigger issue would be the lack of ability to look after someones gun for longer than 72 hours. It would be the protractedness of FEOs going to do housing inspections and spending a long time talking about non-shooting related topics and enjoying the tea and biscuits too much. It would be the inefficiency of shuffling paper when it could actually be done more efficiently online. It's the re-printing and processing of certificates with small slots etc.
Sure, I am sure I have not helped and not buying new guns would help the licensing team. But, if we all only owned 1 gun then they'd all run better, right?
I have paid for my licence and a service, albeit subsidised. I don't feel that comment really is appropriate. -
On 26/03/2024 at 03:13, Watch Hill said:
Ps, HantsRob I had to borrow the money to be able to buy 25000 cartridges (minimum order for specials). An "opportunity" I could have done without!
Ouch, quite an outlay for sure! Hopefully your shooters will all support you and the team and only buy from your stock to keep the ground going!
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On 27/03/2024 at 09:59, London Best said:
Err, should have a dealers licence.
I have flights of fancy and I have bought and sold a few guns. Not for profit, but trying something and deciding I don't like it. I am certainly not a dealer, but I have cycled through a few guns meaning I am on my third certificate in 3 years.
In addition looking after friends guns for more than 72 hours meant adding to my licence. So that takes up space for people moving house or don't have enough storage at times.
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25 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said:
It would make more sense to be able to enter the information online yourself and not worry too much about the paper version. Database needs to be accurate, not the piece of paper you hold. I know the law, written prior to the modern internet, does not agree, but I can dream.
Almost like a credit card..... and an account you can see your digi-cert?
Sounds almost 2007 futuristic! Keep dreaming -
I'm guessing the small amount of available entries on the table is to ensure the licencing team see the licence to check people have reported purchases properly, but really it doesn't make too much sense. You may only buy a gun every 3 years, or you could buy 10 in a day.
It would feel to make sense for the police to give a bigger table, to stop admin time turning around re-prints for those that like to buy and sell. -
14 hours ago, Downforce said:
Are you naturally all steamed up ?
I'm not mega hot, no. But it helps.
I did have some wax sticks before that were perfect, but I can't seem to find them anymore.
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Morning!
I have a friend in the same predicament to you. It turned out it was a bad gun mount, and the gel pad wasn't helping. Have you considered having a friend take photos of you mounted so you can look at it to make sure you're happy that it's a gun that has a low butt pad rather than a bad mount?
I am guessing it's an older field gun?
Personally I liked the beretta gel pad and sticks really well, and more importantly peels off without damage. -
21 hours ago, Poor Shot said:
This is a symptom of the whole Jake Davison/ Southampton incident.
Plymouth*.
(sorry, a little county-proud)
20 hours ago, clangerman said:go one better fire of letters to both chief constable and feo manager demanding an explanation how the feo is making such a decision when the medically qualified have voiced no concern over your medication or fitness and be prepared for a fight!
If both fail, then the PCC could be a good option if the fight is a fight being taken.
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I would agree they all kill.
I would also say there is a difference between the bottom and top of the scale.For your example, they're 2 very similar carts. I believe patterning will completely depend on your forcing cone, choke, barrel length etc. I have seen the high end stuff pattern far worse than a cheap cart, so it really is down to what works for you.
FBlu is a great "budget" cart. The only difference for a solid shooter between the 2 you listed will be the distance shot, where the slight more power is going to get it there a bit better before it drops. But, on a clay ground with "normal" targets? I doubt you'll notice a sausage.
Yes they have different powders (some may have a blend)
Yes they have different burn rates
Yes they will have different wads
Yes they will act differently
Yes they have different primers
More expensive should (not necessarily will) provide consistency of build and shot and pattern through a slab
For any shooter less than the pro circuit, I doubt there's any real difference. Also 24g to 24g, lesser so.It would be more interesting to pose something like a cheap import with deformed balls, compared to a premium cart. That said, I cut open a rose gold and was disappointed with the inconsistency of shot compared to some lesser carts!
Your Q: are they different?
Yes, but you're only thinking FPS. There's more to consider, but at most peoples level it comes down to really unimportant things. I have seen shooters poo-poo a cartridge as it "leaves the barrels filthy" even if they hit 100%, forgetting one pass with paper/cloth will have that residue gone. They instead have a lesser 'clean' cart because there's no confetti, mess, and less of a bang.You do you, however if you had a chance to shoot what Uncle Chaz can pay for, I'd enjoy it and try different things.
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The only recourse from this point is to speak to your GP and/or specialist as Gordon suggested.
If they are satisfied you pose no risk to yourself or others, then you have a fair right to appeal.Did you see your medical form, or did it go direct from GP to force? If you saw it, consider what that said also.
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It's an opportunity to sell their carts, but always a bad sign when you need to have a "banned carts" list.
Ower in Hampshire have several carts that are banned, and it's well posted. A shame that many people ignore that, and risk the ground.
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2 hours ago, Wilts#Dave said:
What are all the 6&1/2 shot loads available out of interest? I used to use the eley pigeon back in the day that were 6&1/2 and brilliant but can’t say I’ve noticed many others?
I think Wimberley was directly mentioning Just Cartridges. You can filter by shot size.
For your convenience I was there anyway:
BASC update on voluntary transition away from lead shot and and single-use plastics for live quarry
in General Shooting Matters
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Indeed, hence my surprise when we massively went a different direction.