Junior_Jack Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) I am getting an Air Arms S200 for christmas because I live near an alotments and rats are coming into the garden and I've got permission to shoot on a local farm and I've seen post where they say you need a license for any gun and I've seen posts that say you dont need a license if your Air Rifle shoots at 12ft/lb or under! I was just wondering which one is correct? Thanks Jack Edited December 11, 2010 by Junior_Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 You are correct,up to 12ftlb you dont need a fac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 no license needed for sub 12ft/lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) However if you are planning shooting on land that you dont own or are under 18 there are rules to follow I also recommend you become a member of the BASC or BASA http://www.airgunshooting.co.uk/basa.aspx http://www.basc.org.uk/ And read the guides here: http://www.airgunshooting.co.uk/airgunsafety.aspx http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-practice/air-rifles.cfm If you are in scotland the law may soon change: http://www.basc.org.uk/en/media/pressreleases.cfm/prid/7AB6BB2B-DD17-4B65-B2192882CA61190F Edited December 11, 2010 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior_Jack Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 OK Cheers Lads! Have you got a link say's the rules I got to follow? Thanks Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Nice to see a young gun asking questions before wandering off into the blue yonder with an airgun-start as you mean to go on-make sure you are well practised before you try your hand at live quarry and make sure you can identify any species that you are likely to come across-by the way the S200 is one of the best rifles ever made (IMO) and if you are ever able to use it to half its potential then you,re in for a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) However if you are planning shooting on land that you dont own or are under 18 there are rules to follow I also recommend you become a member of the BASC or BASA http://www.airgunshooting.co.uk/basa.aspx http://www.basc.org.uk/ And read the guides here: http://www.airgunshooting.co.uk/airgunsafety.aspx http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-practice/air-rifles.cfm'>http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-practice/air-rifles.cfm If you are in scotland the law may soon change: http://www.basc.org.uk/en/media/pressreleases.cfm/prid/7AB6BB2B-DD17-4B65-B2192882CA61190F OK Cheers Lads! Have you got a link say's the rules I got to follow? Thanks Jack All on the BASC http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-practice/ site, Well worth joining either Basa (if under 18 have to apply to them specially) which is cheaper but BASC more well known and cheaper for under 21's, as this gives you public liability insurance to cover against the worst happening. Before you get out on the fields spend some time on a range getting to know your gun and abilities, range, hold over etc Treetops in Newport http://www.treetops-sporting.co.uk/airriflerangewales.asp has a short range and runs HFT comps there are plenty of clubs around so go along you will learn a lot contact http://www.wafta.co.uk/ for local clubs Edited December 11, 2010 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior_Jack Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Cheers again Lads! I'll practice for a while first before I even look at Quarry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carld41 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Nice to see a young gun asking questions before wandering off into the blue yonder with an airgun Couldnt agree more. Well done junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcam Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Anything above 12ftLbs is into the FAC and FAL range pal.Jim.{Night Owl}. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 With the way things are going in Scotland in might not be long that you do. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I am getting an Air Arms S200 for christmas because I live near an alotments and rats are coming into the garden and I've got permission to shoot on a local farm and I've seen post where they say you need a license for any gun and I've seen posts that say you dont need a license if your Air Rifle shoots at 12ft/lb or under! I was just wondering which one is correct? Thanks Jack if you get a s200 mate can you post some groupings because my mate is thinking of getting one for target and pest control cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior_Jack Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 if you get a s200 mate can you post some groupings because my mate is thinking of getting one for target and pest control cheers Ok Mate No Problem will do! Thanks Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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