discreet hunter Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hi, Received a call from local firearms unit, coming around for chat re: shotgun application, what should I expect? Many thanks for your advice :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 your doors to be kicked down, and armed response team and tear gas. failing that, your local Firearms officer will pop round to have a chat about security, experience and safety - he/she will usually require tea and biscuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) They'll be looking to see if you have the right character to own a gun. I was asked about my reasons for wanting a certificate, what my prior experience with guns was, knowledge of gun safety, general questions about the law surrounding guns, if you have a cabinet already he will want a look. The trick is to be calm, polite, measured and to know enough to be safe and trustworthy. Didn't see the response above, essentially the same Edited April 22, 2010 by guest1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 If he/she asks to see your gun, DO break it and hand it to him butt first. Mine said he fears the day when he will be shot in the gut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) Guess I will have to pop down to my local M&S Edited April 22, 2010 by discreet hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 What to expect? You can expect to lose lots and lots of money over the coming months, all into the pocket of your friendly gun shop. But seriously, he'll ask what you want to use it for, where you might use it, and a general chit-chat to make sure you're not a nut-case. Just try to relax - he's not there to trip you up. Tea and biccies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 If he/she asks to see your gun, DO break it and hand it to him butt first. Mine said he fears the day when he will be shot in the gut. if they ask to see you gun and you don't yet have a license, i'd keep quiet about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjoe Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 what my feo questioned me about when i went for my sgc, was how healthy was my marriage, whether we were having any issues etc and how my wife felt about having a gun in the house, he also quizzed my wife about where the safe keys were kept and did she have access to them, she replied she had no issues with a gun in the house and she didn't have the foggiest idea where the safe was kept, never mind the keys for it i think all there interested in is who has access, and are you of good character, and the reasons for owning a shotgun, so no sawn off jokes or comments like " cant wait to blast the **** out of the damn rabbits down the road" thinking about it he did question me about how long i'd been shooting for and when i answered 3 months he did comment, he would have preferred me too have at least 6 months experience but my licence came through a week later, no problem hope this helps joe :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 My feo was one of the nicest chaps you could wish to meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hi, Received a call from local firearms unit, coming around for chat re: shotgun application, what should I expect?Many thanks for your advice :o Expect your door to be kicked in then thumb screws,water boarding,whipped and thats all within the first few minutes. You could of course just stick the kettle on instead and be honest. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 had mine 5 week ago great person got first gun last wed, shot clays sat(20 hit 30 missed first time) fields sun and every night walked dog took gun hooked big big big big style :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hi, bullet1747 if you dont mind me asking what did you get, looking at maybe baretta o/u 3" 28/30" barrel, undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 i got a ugartechea blne double trigger to start with well chuffed with it £190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Just finished installing 6 gun cabinet, whew, hard work its done now,just sit back and wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldeneye243 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hi, Received a call from local firearms unit, coming around for chat re: shotgun application, what should I expect?Many thanks for your advice I had my chat two Saturdays ago. It was a pleasant chat and covered all of the things mentioned above. One thing that was mentioned is that it is not legal to have used someone else's gun on land that they do not own. I had only shot on the clay ground which is fine, but worth knowing.... My certificate then arrived on friday, so I was in the gun shop on Saturday and invested in an SX3 for pigeons and potentially wildfowling once I have some experience... I am picking up a Lanber over and under from a member on here, hopefully this week. I supplied a cup of coffee - No biscuits, but it did not seem to cause me a problem. My cabinet was "wiggled" to make sure it was secured ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 One thing that was mentioned is that it is not legal to have used someone else's gun on land that they do not own. I had only shot on the clay ground which is fine, but worth knowing.... Proof again that FEO's have often an "interpretation" of the law as he's wrong on that one. If you have what is classed as "occupier" status it's legal to allow a non-licence holder to use your gun as long as you are present. Same goes for Firearms. Chapter 6EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO HOLD A CERTIFICATE Shot guns 6.14 Section 11(5) of the 1968 Act allows an individual, without holding a shot gun certificate, to borrow a shot gun from the occupier of private premises and use it on those premises in the occupier’s presence. The presence of the occupier is normally taken to mean within sight and earshot of the individual borrowing the firearm. The term “occupier” is not defined in the Firearms Acts, nor has a Court clarified its meaning. However, the Firearms Consultative Committee in their 5th Annual report recommended that the provisions of section 27 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 be adopted. This states that ‘“occupier” in relation to any land, other than the foreshore, includes any person having any right of hunting, shooting, fishing or taking game or fish’. In the absence of any firm definition for firearms purposes, it is suggested that each chief officer of police may wish to make use of this definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 It as arrived...SGC what do i get, Help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin g Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 It as arrived...SGC what do i get, Help.... Great stuff mate.. Try as many guns in your budget to find the one that fits you best.. If buying second hand, your dealer would be happy for you to take the gun away and put a few carts through it, you have 72hrs to have it without being put on your cert.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 It as arrived...SGC what do i get, Help.... a shot gun lol only kidding m8 enjoy had mine 5 week own 3 shottys now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Weather is great this weekend so i be hunting for my 1st shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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