clayface Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi All - my first post so be gentle with me - or not I am just completing my application for a first shotgun licence and need a countersig My choices are Landlord of Local Pub Ex boss (just been made redundant) Neighbour - just a bloke who works for the fire service which would best? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 probably not the pub landlord, they tend to be funny if they think you drink much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I think you are going to struggle with those choices, best thing is phone you local firearms department and ask them, usually they look for a "professional" so someone who belongs to a professional body or a position of trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) It's different if you're applying for a SGC than a FAC. Shotty certs need a professional; Doctor, Lawyer etc. You may find your application gets turned down if you use any of your selected counter-signatories. (maybe not the fireman) FAC can be anyone, but you would aim to select someone who currently holds firearms and can be deemed a good judge of character. Edited May 16, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Anyone that has known you personaly for over 3 years i had a neighbour and my sister in laws boyfreinds brother how i went fishing with for around 9 years as long as they have no criminal record you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Do you know any Teachers? they are ok to sign it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Fireman will be fine or ex boss Landlord may suggest you drink a bit depends on the sort of pub (fighting boozer or Gasto Pub) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayface Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 ex boss is head of public protection for local authority so sounds like the best shot! Also I have a dd and other driving offences from 25 years ago - is this likely to be a big problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie_M Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) ex boss is head of public protection for local authority so sounds like the best shot! Also I have a dd and other driving offences from 25 years ago - is this likely to be a big problem? I don't think the dd will be a problem as it was years ago just remember to declare it and anything else i had an interesting youth and still got mine Edited May 16, 2011 by Davie_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayface Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I don't think the dd will be a problem as it was years ago just remember to declare it and anything else i interesting youth and still got mine I must remember to use this term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 i used my mate who works on the railways colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 ex boss is head of public protection for local authority so sounds like the best shot! Also I have a dd and other driving offences from 25 years ago - is this likely to be a big problem? I`m afraid for DD and other driving offences picked up 25 years ago they will place you infront of a wall and bring out a blindfold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 i used the wifes mams husband to sign mine..............he runs his own cleaning business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Should be fine with the dd, as it was that long ago. I know a couple of boys that have been done for it and they've had sgc and fac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Any of your examples are good enough. Not everyone knows a doctor or solicitor etc personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Anyone of good character will do, the old idea of `professional people only` went out years ago. a honest hard working bloke is every bit as good as your average lawyer, estate agent Etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazz Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Any of your examples are good enough. Not everyone knows a doctor or solicitor etc personally. agree with you mate.i filled my bosses lads shotgun form for him and im just a builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm lucky enough to have a teacher friend who signed mine, but pretty much anyone with a good record and current employment (its been mentioned to me that the police would prefer the signatory to be employed for whatever reason) will do. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 just don't use a mp though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 add the advantages of knowing a farmer with allot of rabbits, who is on the local council.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayface Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Anyone of good character will do, the old idea of `professional people only` went out years ago. a honest hard working bloke is every bit as good as your average lawyer, estate agent Etc Yes I spoke to my FAO today and he said that any of the 3 would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes I spoke to my FAO today and he said that any of the 3 would be fine Anyone would think they're trying to make it harder for people to own shotguns these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I got another SGC holder to sign mine - no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) just don't use a mp though You could but he would have to claim for it and most probably class it as an HD 3D LED 50" TV...or a Duck House. My very first, all those 40 years ago, was the local Justice of the Peace. When I handed it in at the nick the Duty Officer said.....hmmmm, you should be alright with this application son. More recently, last 20 years, the Deputy Chief Constable (a neighbour) but that got rejected on the grounds coppers could not sign certs. The latest and last my accountant...now deceased. Edited May 17, 2011 by B25Modelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bph Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 It's different if you're applying for a SGC than a FAC. Shotty certs need a professional; Doctor, Lawyer etc. You may find your application gets turned down if you use any of your selected counter-signatories. (maybe not the fireman) FAC can be anyone, but you would aim to select someone who currently holds firearms and can be deemed a good judge of character. My fac forms stated that if you are in a shooting club then one countersignatory must be an official of the club (secretary etc.) and the other must NOT be a current member of a shooting club. Other than that anyone of good character was OK. Just shows they don't trust us shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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