Put out to grass

[big bang]

I have both shotgun and FAC but there is a restriction on the FAC saying that I must be with an experienced FAC holder when I go shooting with my rifle The people I used to go with wont take me because I do not have a 4x4 . I have the permission to shoot a 22 lr on local land wich has been passed by the firearms dept this is also the land I use my shotgun

for pigeons and rabbits. I live in Telfod and now have a rifle I cant use, Can anyone help please? I do have transport but not a 4x4. as a last resort I will give up my FAC and stick to my shotguns .

Regs Rick

[kyska]

Just clarify a bit, you have a mentor restriction for what calibres? Surely not a .22lr?

 

If not, buy an .22 and use the permission you have, under no circumstances give up the FAC! You've jumped through hoops to get it.

 

 

I have both shotgun and FAC but there is a restriction on the FAC saying that I must be with an experienced FAC holder when I go shooting with my rifle The people I used to go with wont take me because I do not have a 4x4 . I have the permission to shoot a 22 lr on local land wich has been passed by the firearms dept this is also the land I use my shotgun

for pigeons and rabbits. I live in Telfod and now have a rifle I cant use, Can anyone help please? I do have transport but not a 4x4. as a last resort I will give up my FAC and stick to my shotguns .

Regs Rick

[big bang]

Yes its a restriction on a .22LR, The bloke over the road said somthing to the firearms officer when he came to see me because I didnt tell him I was applyin for a FAC and he dint like it

[Shootingman]

Whats the bloke over the road got to do with your application :o

[big bang]

Hes one that got me into shooting in the first place Iwent foxing with him a few times last year.

[mossy835]

Whats the bloke over the road got to do with your application :blink:

 

 

 

 

:o

[Luckyshot]

If your mates won't take you out anymore because you don't have a 4x4 they are mates you could do without. On the other hand why not ask them if they will at least write you a letter explaining that they think you are safe enough to have the mentor restriction removed, its worth a try.

[big bang]

He has already told me that he wont do that as Idont have the experience Only 5 years in the RAF 2 of them in a war zone and the crossed rifles on my arm

[John_R]

I have my first FAC now, and in the interview I agreed with the FEO to have a mentor for my .243, and not for the rimfires/FAC Air.

 

My certificate came through with a mentor condition on the whole lot. I called the FEO, who agreed that was not what he had in mind.

 

I wrote a letter explaining my experience with legal limit air rifles and with shotguns, my knowledge of the permission, and the fact that my mentor is too far away to come over to shoot vermin. Today I got a phone call to say they will lift that condition, and to return my FAC for amendment.

 

So, drop them a well written letter, it worked for me.

[big bang]

That sounds like a good idea Ill give it a go

Cheers

[kyska]

That sounds like a good idea Ill give it a go

Cheers

 

 

Where are you in the country? I see no reason whatsoever to have a restriction on a .22, speak to your FEO. For what its worth I got lr/hmr and centrefire with no restrictions.

[big bang]

I am in Telford in Shropshire about 10 mins from Weston Park Game fair

[HDAV]

Are you a BASC member? Seems like a case overly strong conditions especially if you have SGC and experience, I would contact BASC (if not a member well worth siging up as it gives you insurance as well as advice and support). If the Police felt you were suitable for an FAC and SGC I can't see why you cant use them on land cleared for the use of them! Also seems the assistance of people that you have a 4x4 is an intentional barrier, perhaps the neighbour isn't happy about you getting FAC.....people do feel threatened when they encourage new comers, perhaps you put their nose out of joint by not telling them all about it.

[big bang]

I think you may be right as it was ony one of them that didnt know about it the other signed my application form for my FAC and he didnt say anything about it

[Dekers]

Where are you in the country? I see no reason whatsoever to have a restriction on a .22, speak to your FEO. For what its worth I got lr/hmr and centrefire with no restrictions.

 

 

I totally agree, but you would be surprised, I know of several, and I have had to write the letters/mentor 2 of them....

 

This sort of restriction is not that exceptional anymore on first grant!!!