rascal_2005 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hiya boys and girls. I never thought to try this section so il give it a go, what harm can it do? Im looking for some land to shoot over, i have been shooting for about 4 years now but i am still struggling, I have a 10 acre plot to shoot over but as i hold my sgc im feeling pushed to use it properly. I have been reliying on friends to take me out on there land and support me, BUT this has given me a bigger problem!!! I now have the hunger for my FAC! alot of my friends have said they will mentor me but i need the land to warrant the use of a FAC rifle, either rimfire or cf. it will also be nice to help them guys out and get them onto a bit of land i have as a thankyou to them. so if anyone can help, or hears of anything down in sussex or surrounding, please could you give me a shout. alot of the lads on here will tell you im a genuine person and i hope they say i could be trusted. any help would be fantastic, desperate times call for desperate measures. John Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I assume you have asked around for yourself. If that is the case can`t one of your friends get you permission on some of their land on a temporary basis to get you your cert then when you get it you have your FAC to go asking and offering something rather than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 yeah i have asked about, still am bud. i think thats a good idea about the FAC as alot of the time the response can be 'have you got rifles' etc etc. thanks for the advice mate. john boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 It's a shame that you are not closer to me John Boy. If you were I would have no hesitation in inviting you out with me on any of my shoots. I hope you get some descent offers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 thanks frenchie. means alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Have you tried the west sussex vermin control club? They are looking for more members as they have just gained more land. You cwn find the details on the BASC Go shooting web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 i have been in contact but i wasnt sure weather to hand over the money, there could be alot of members sqweezed onto the land. I wouldnt like to pay for over shot land. i may be wrong about it but its just a worry? thanks for the advice john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 they are actually full now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 still nout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) had a couple of nibbles guys but nothing yet, still any help would be great. cheers lads and lass's. john Edited June 24, 2011 by rascal_2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyDoom Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Not to dishearten you mate but took me 10 years to get land suitable for FAC - my advice would be join as many shooting clubs as possible, and offer help to farmers and gamekeepers that you're bound to meet when you're outside a lot. Once you've known them a while (rather than knocking on their door as a stranger). If I'd had this advice from the start, rather than the nonsense they print in magazines, then I'm sure it would have only take a year or two at most! Also, I know how it feels when your mates have all got one and you haven't, but once the initial thrill wears off it's no different than having an air rifle - you can just be a bit lazier about stalking to get close to them, until of course they wise up to you! obviously there's also the extra danger of increased power. If it's deer you want to shoot then go and do your DSC1 Certificate, and if you pass you'll be able to go on paid stalks and they'll supply a rifle. Again you'll meet people with land and permissions and you may be offered vermin rights here. Best tip is to be patient and not too keen - it puts people off! If you had land and an enthusiastic stranger walked up to your door and asked if you could sign some paper so he could get a gun and shoot on your land I'm pretty sure you'd have the same response as everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 bunnydoom i have never thought about it like that. il keep in mind what you have said and change up my tacktics a bit. thanks alot john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Not to dishearten you mate but took me 10 years to get land suitable for FAC - my advice would be join as many shooting clubs as possible, and offer help to farmers and gamekeepers that you're bound to meet when you're outside a lot. Once you've known them a while (rather than knocking on their door as a stranger). If I'd had this advice from the start, rather than the nonsense they print in magazines, then I'm sure it would have only take a year or two at most! Also, I know how it feels when your mates have all got one and you haven't, but once the initial thrill wears off it's no different than having an air rifle - you can just be a bit lazier about stalking to get close to them, until of course they wise up to you! obviously there's also the extra danger of increased power. If it's deer you want to shoot then go and do your DSC1 Certificate, and if you pass you'll be able to go on paid stalks and they'll supply a rifle. Again you'll meet people with land and permissions and you may be offered vermin rights here. Best tip is to be patient and not too keen - it puts people off! If you had land and an enthusiastic stranger walked up to your door and asked if you could sign some paper so he could get a gun and shoot on your land I'm pretty sure you'd have the same response as everyone else! There is no need to pass your DSC1 if you want to do paid stalking or any other stalking for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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