docholiday Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Has anybody got a copy of a letter they used to get their fac opened up. I am finally getting around to have mine made open and would be interested to see what you wrote as your reason doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Has anybody got a copy of a letter they used to get their fac opened up. I am finally getting around to have mine made open and would be interested to see what you wrote as your reasondoc I haven't got the exact wording, but it was something like this: I have been asked on number of occasions to deal with foxes which have killed landowners' chickens and lambs. These requests are usually in the evening or late at night, which means I am unable to check with the Firearms Licencing Department if the land is cleared for >whatever calibres you use<. This means I am not able to help the landowner and therefore I am unable to carry out my pest control duties. I enclose two references from fellow shooters who hold firearms certificates, who are able to confirm that I am a competent marksman who can be trusted to deem an area of land suitable or unsuitable for specific calibres. ..... I really can't remember what I wrote but it was something like that. I hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I didn't write a letter, I just asked my FEO when he came around to do my renewal. I said that I often go shooting with over people and it would be nice not to have to keep ringing up to find out which piece of land is cleared for what calibre. He seemed more than happy with that saying the onus of safety is now laid at my feet. Which it is anyway, even if the land is cleared it doesn't mean every shot is automatically safe. You still need to do your bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 No two situations are indectical, you obviously think you have good reason, just use the words you have used to justify it to yourself - that's all I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 all sounds good advice, my renewal not for a couple of years so maybe I will give him a call and see what he says, should have done it at the last renewal doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I was speaking to my FEO yesterday and asked what was the chance of it being opened up and was told not until first renewal next year... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 If you've had one renewal Doc it should be a formality, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Never bothered before as have been based on about 5 farms all passed, but recently have been asked to do more bits and pieces and its a pain having to get the fao out all the time, exsp as I shoot over three counties being on the border of Hants and dorset with most of my stalking being in Devon. so guess I will have to get my backside into gear and get it sorted doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Had my FAC opened after 8 months, there is no legal time limit to when. The most important issue is the amount of ammo you use, I get through a bucket load as I do alot of pest control. It makes sense that if you use say 100 rnds a year shooting the bunnies in your veggy patch you won't be as experienced as a chap who uses 1000 rnds in six months on several differant permissions. Also if you send your FEO several times a week in the middle of the winter to classify land he will soon give you an open ticket. And as for your experience Doc, just an explaining letter will be enough no problem, just tell em how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) Something along these lines should do the trick>>>>>> Can you please Open my FAC! Further to your recent PNC check I would confirm that apart from the incident with the little girl at the swimming pool, (everyone knows it was just an accident prompted by the wave machine, even if the jury didn't), the sexual assault on the nun, (youthful exuberance), and a couple of convictions for ABH and alcholol offences, you will see I am a pretty normal guy. As you know I was framed over the drug dealing conviction as I refused to pay the bribe! The part about the sheep, wellington boots and vaseline was a mystery to everyone, but the farmer dropped the charges as the offspring were cute and cuddly. The Medical record check was slightly confusing, there was some mention of the "Priory", Heroin and Viagra, but as noboby can read the doctors hand writing I can assure you everything if ok now. When can I expect my Open FAC please? Edited April 17, 2010 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted April 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Oh... Have we met before Something along these lines should do the trick>>>>>> Can you please Open my FAC! Further to your recent PNC check I would confirm that apart from the incident with the little girl at the swimming pool, (everyone knows it was just an accident prompted by the wave machine, even if the jury didn't), the sexual assault on the nun, (youthful exuberance), and a couple of convictions for ABH and alcholol offences, you will see I am a pretty normal guy. As you know I was framed over the drug dealing conviction as I refused to pay the bribe! The part about the sheep, wellington boots and vaseline was a mystery to everyone, but the farmer dropped the charges as the offspring were cute and cuddly. The Medical record check was slightly confusing, there was some mention of the "Priory", Heroin and Viagra, but as noboby can read the doctors hand writing I can assure you everything if ok now. When can I expect my Open FAC please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hi Doc, this is an extract of what i got mine opened with last month. The XXX are not kisses for me feo ! Use the word NEED not 'would like'. I have only has my FAC for nearly 2 years and approx 8 months without mentor. Good luck. BB Dear X X X I need to open my current FAC which I have held since XXX as the current restrictions are affecting my ability to meet the pest/vermin control requirements currently asked of me. In addition to the current land I have cleared with you, I have many other land owners asking me to assist with vermin control and asking them to write letters and for you to visit within a short timeframe is unrealistic. Furthermore, I wish to carry out more deer stalking, and have been invited to many shoots. However, again, I am unable to carry out this as the ‘one day’ shoots as I have a closed certificate. I consider myself extremely safe with all firearms, including shotguns which I have held on license for around X X X years. I sincerely hope you are able to open my certificate and look forward to hearing from you in this regard as soon as possible as fox are particularly prevalent at this time of the year and I need to carry out vermin control on other land as soon as possible, and I would also like to attend some one-day deer stalking shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.