Gix Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hi all, I'm new to the sg scene having not shot since I was around 16 (now 41), sent off my application for a shot gun cert just before Christmas and after checking my online bank account noticed the cheque had been cashed, anyway my local authority is Leicestershire and I was wondering what kind of questions will likely be asked at the interview stage, I would like to do a bit of research before hand and get myself prepared. Been reading the forum for a short while now and got some great tips, already bought and fitted my gun safe, but I have lot's to learn, so hoping to pick your brains with what will no doubt be daft questions that hopefully you can put me straight on. I'm gonna start off with clays and then hopefully progress from there. Cheers in advance, Gix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) I was asked if i would shoot into bushes, how to cross a fence safely, and if i fell down,would i check the barrel for obstruction ie, mud,snow ect.. Just commonsense really, look out for joe public,paths, roads, livestock..Ect... Good luck in your new venture anyway, Don't worry they dont bite, He/ she is there just to make sure your not Nuts... ... Edited December 30, 2009 by kev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 welcome to PW i will PM you as i also live in the Leicestershire authority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 they asked me if i was of sound mind then they asked the wife if i was of sound mind to which she replied no not really ,i nearly choked,but they did find it funny and gave me the licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody4x4 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hello and welcome to P.W from Cornwall.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor8262 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 hello and welcome tp to pw m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gix Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks for the welcome and the advice. So the interview doesn't sound to bad then. Much appreciated, Cheers, Gix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdon50 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Dont worry all they are going to do is make sure you are safe and understandyour responsibilities If you are not sure of what they are asking, ask him/her to explain. They do NOT want to trip you up. Try to tunr the interview to your benefit asking questions of the interviewer As long as you are honest and give common sense answers, no problems for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 keys to your cabinet....only you should know where they are,no one else not even your missus....also make sure you dont have any keys hanging on a hook next to your back door,all sounds obvious but security is important mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Welcome to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Welcome to the site, and don't worry about the FEO. As said, he is only there to check your not a mentalist and you don't want to kill yourself or your family. Good luck All the best for the new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancyacuppa Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Howdoo's me owd fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Welcome They are nice really. Have the kettle on and have some decent biscuits. No-one else to have a key, asked me what I would do in the even of a miss-fired cartridge and they do like the idea of people crossing fences! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gix Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks again chaps, good point on the miss-fired cartridge, I checked the BASC site for the answer and found you should contact your local FLA for disposal, nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I was asked if i would shoot into bushes, how to cross a fence safely, and if i fell down,would i check the barrel for obstruction ie, mud,snow ect.. Just commonsense really, look out for joe public,paths, roads, livestock..Ect... Good luck in your new venture anyway, Don't worry they dont bite, He/ she is there just to make sure your not Nuts... ... I don't remember being asked anything like that? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonythetiger Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 my fella asked all the usual stuff then told me a story about a farmer who was riding his quad bike over some rough ground, he crashed and turned the quad over trapping him, his shotty was loaded and the SAFETY was off so as the quad rolled over the shotty went BANG and so did his legs.... he was waiting for me to say "WHY DID HE HAVE A LOADED GUN ON HIS QUAD" which i did and he said "my point is made"... he will try to get info out of your wife and kids about where your keys are and other bits of info about your guns, so chase them out when he comes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 if they are anything like the police from this area..........hide your biscuits up and tell them the kettle is broke ..................ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) welcom Edited January 12, 2010 by 6shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor8262 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 welcomke to pw m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg55599 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 hiya and welcome, If your wanting to shoot clays then make sure you know the name of the clay ground your going to use and idealy make contact with them and find out some details. the Firearms officers are normaly ok unless they are very new to the job and on a mission but im sure you will be fine. just act responsibly. If they ask about rough shooting then you will have the excuse that your not too wise to things because you only plan on shooting clays at the moment. they will want to know about your home security etc and also where you plan to store cartiridges etc. (obviously seperate to the guns, idealy say i dotn plan to keep cartidges at home as i wil buy them from the clay ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 if they are anything like the police from this area..........hide your biscuits up and tell them the kettle is broke ..................ditchman Offer only the best bisuits - with tea / coffee in a nice cup- my FEO is a hob nobs fan and coffee no sugar- it sometinmes pays to remember what they like Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) I was interviewed quite recently and I can't fault the chap, very helpful and because my cabinet's location was a little unorthodox he rang his boss and argued my case for me there and then. I agree that the most important thing is to know what you're on about, i.e. which clay ground(s) you will be using who you shoot with, and what permissions you have or plan on getting. If you're cowering in a bedsit, wearing camo and can't come up with why you want a shotgun (they will ask even though technically you don't have to prove a reason) you are going to struggle. I agree about the cuppa, nothing wrong with being civil. The guy gave me his card and his mobile number is now stored in my phone and there it will stay. In the unlikely event of gun-related trouble of any kind with the Bill he will be the first person I call. Edited January 14, 2010 by Thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klunk Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Welcome Gix! My advice would simply be to be frank, honest, open and friendly with your FEO, and don't even think about bullsh1tting him or her. If there's anything you're not sure about, ask. They are simply there to establish whether or not you present a danger either to yourself or others by owning a shotgun, discuss your security arrangeents, and also to answer any questions you may have. I'd (almost ) bet you a tenner they shoot themselves in some form. Most will know as much as anyone on here, in fact, who knows, I suspect there might be one or two who are members on here! My FEO at interview was a fountain of knowledge and good advice, and I was glad I'd had the chat with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gix Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Cheers chaps, just a quick update for ya....I did post another thread but not on this one so here goes.... I was interviewed last Thursday and all went well, he didn't want a cuppa or a biccy (and I had layed some really good uns on a plate for him ) Anyway he had a swift look at my gun safe which I had already bolted to the wall and he was well happy with that (didn't tug at it or anything) he then went through the paperwork and how to inform them of gun sale/purchase etc and told me the cert will take about 2 weeks to arrive. Really nice chap, said I was right to fill out all my driving convictions etc but nothing would cause any probs and off he went with a shake of the hand... now I'm on the look out for me new gun, I have booked myself in at Doveridge on Sunday for a lesson and some advice on gun fitment etc, thinking of getting a Browning 525 sporter (as advised by some you nice fella's) so will try and get a go with one to make sure it suits me.... if it does it's then a case of trying to get the best price!! Cheers again all, Gix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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