dando44 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Hi going to apply for my shot gun certificate and wondered if any one could tell me the best ways of achieving this, should I join a gun club ? should i take insurance out ? where should i put a cabinet ? whats the best cabinet to use ? ect i do have a 24 acre farm to shoot on which im sure will go to my advantage thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) You just have to say what your intention is, i.e. Clay shooting, rough shooting on your own land etc. You don't have to prove good reason to the extent of a Firearms Certificate. Answer all questions with complete honesty and get the kettle on for the FEO when he/she shows up. I was asked about drinking habits, any medical issues and who my friends were etc and that was about it. I already took out BASC insurance which duly impressed him and got 3 gun cabinet off Ebay for about £95 I think. I got my cabinet fixed in advance on an external wall and inside a built in cupboard before the visit and the whole process took less than 3 weeks start to finish. (West Yorkshire) GMP are supposed to be even quicker than that! Best of luck with it. Roger (just over the hill in Holmfirth) Edited December 25, 2009 by RogerH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) You don't need to justify a reason to own a shotgun licence. So long as you are of sound mind and have a clean criminal record (This isn't a set down rule, as exceptions can be made) you're fine to have one, or ten guns Fortunately in this country shotgun licences can only be denied if the issuing force can find a genuine reason why you would be unsuitable to have one. Either ring up your local firearms dept. or print off a form and post it in. You will need photos and professional references, but it can easily be done in 2-3 days and you should have your licence in a month. In regards to cabinets: First time licence owners usually go for 2/3 gun cabinets, which are under £100 (You'll get some good deals on Ebay.) I hope this helps Merry Christmas Edited December 25, 2009 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dando44 Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 thanks Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dando44 Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 this has realy helped so far thanks again all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dando44 Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 just been on the form and there is a grant section what is this ? i am also stuck on the form wich isnt a good start, it says tick the box that applys to you a grant for a fire arms certificate a renewal of fire arms certificate (not this one i no) a variation of a fire arms certificate which one do i tick? thanks for all your help guys this is why this site is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 You're applying for the wrong ticket. You have the form for a Firearms cert, not a Shotgun Cert. Check again. You are applying for the GRANT of a Shotgun certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dando44 Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 doing well then ha ha thanks i will just call to my local police station and grab one thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzini Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 this is what you should be filling out matey http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...7B0D7E595D91755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 this is what you should be filling out matey http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...7B0D7E595D91755 Yes, go to link that Rizzini gave and download the form then print it out and use that one ......... job's a gud un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinea Fowl Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 This is the link to GMP just click on form 103. All the details and address is on there. GMP SGC form 103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 You have to laugh Guinea Fowl the form is posted by GMP for you to download and print (reproduce) and there is a copyright notice on the bottom telling you the need to seek permission in writing from HMSO to do so. don't you just love the civil (dis) service. ignore and print! Its a good idea putting it up on the GMP site and better still when they place a notification of buying sale or transfer form with it I'll be dropping them an email suggesting it very nice helpful people to deal with. BTW if you have any questions a phone call will usually get answer very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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