Brad93 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Hi all in the process of applying for my FAC but need to get some experience and preferably have someone that could write a letter to go with my FAC stating I'm a safe shot etc etc So is there anyone in Essex with a .22LR or .17HMR that could help me out, obviously all costs would be covered ammo, travel etc and I'm not a complete newbie I've got an SGC and shot air rifles forever. Few background details Bradley White, 18 years old Based in Brentwood, M25 Junction 28 SGC, Beretta O/U, Air Rifle Got a car so I can travel Got a few permissions that are pretty full of rabbits, and I'm always in the process of trying to pick up more If anyone could help it would be much appreciated Regards Brad Edited June 26, 2011 by Brad93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debaser Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Have they asked for a mentor? I would have thought that if your only applying for rimmies and yourve got air rifle and shotgun experience then that would suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I think the lad just needs to learn a few of the terms a little better and get to know a bit more about the sport so he can come across better to his FEO. A UK shooter having slots for shotguns in his signature isn't a great start - we don't have slots on SGC's only FAC's. You can buy watever shotgun you want pretty much, no need for a slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I think the lad just needs to learn a few of the terms a little better and get to know a bit more about the sport so he can come across better to his FEO. A UK shooter having slots for shotguns in his signature isn't a great start - we don't have slots on SGC's only FAC's. You can buy watever shotgun you want pretty much, no need for a slot. where does he mention slots then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) This post has been edited by Brad93: Yesterday, 01:29 PM + Beretta Silver Pigeon S - 12g (Back!) + Slot for SBS .410 + Slot for Cogswell & Harrison SBS + Webley Hawk .22 + BSA SuperMeteor Mk.1 + BSA SuperTen : Simmons ProAir 9 - 18 Somewhere around about there. Edit... It sounds like I'm picking on the lad now. I'm not really intending to - just pointing out that some things don't sound quite right and if he's going to get a FAC he needs to be a bit more on the ball! Edited June 27, 2011 by njc110381 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 where does he mention slots then He's edited it and not responded to the earlier question / post. Brad, why don't you get some beating in this season or come out on the clays so we can meet you and make your you're not a nutter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 He's edited it and not responded to the earlier question / post. Brad, why don't you get some beating in this season or come out on the clays so we can meet you and make sure your a nutter? and will fit in well :hmm: shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Hi all just been back on here - I understand what slots are etc I just said "slot for" cos I was after them guns at the time. Surely you could still call it a "slot" as that is what it would take up on a licence haha I already go beating and occasionally shooting at a shoot in Witham pretty much every weekend which I've been doing so for the last four seasons and I do occasionally go dust (haha I wish; although I'm not bad if I do say so myself) some clays at Orions (Harold Wood/Brentwood way) and I've been up to fennes and had a safety lesson and an hour of tuition Regards Brad Edited June 27, 2011 by Brad93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Well getting back on here and explaining what you mean is a good start! I wouldn't ever consider wanting something to be a slot (if it was I'd have more slots than you can fit on an A4 sheet of paper!). I hope someone comes along to help you. Do you have any land where the farmer wouldn't mind you taking someone along once introduced? If so someone with an open FAC maybe wouldn't mind coming there with you and showing you the ropes. It's much harder to talk someone into taking an unknown person onto their hard earned permission than it is to get them to come along to your ground and get to shoot somewhere different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Yeah I've got a bit of land that is crawling with bunnies but I'm not sure how suitable it is for firearms - it is situated in a bit of a valley stream at the bottom higher land on both sides so I imagine that would be a pretty safe shot and I've been out trying to get more from farmers/landowners - ive got my dad (farrier so meets lots of farmers/equestrian type people) giving out my details and a little leaflet explaining I've got an shotgun, air rifle that's moderated, insured etc Ive got quite a few permissions and my own bit of land but not all of it is big or safe enough for a firearm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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