fo5ter Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Shotgun certificate arrived this morning after nearly 3 months of waiting . (and there was me thinking it would be easy since I already had a section 1! ) I really (really) want to go out and buy a gun today but I will be made redundant on the 14th and I find out on monday if I have a new job to go to or not! This is going to be the longest weekend ever Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'm in same boat kinda, no cert, things to shoot everywhere, bloody nightmare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Shotgun certificate arrived this morning after nearly 3 months of waiting . (and there was me thinking it would be easy since I already had a section 1! ) I really (really) want to go out and buy a gun today but I will be made redundant on the 14th and I find out on monday if I have a new job to go to or not! This is going to be the longest weekend ever Fingers crossed! Hope it all pans out for you Foster. I'm sure you could pick up a cheap outfit to get you going even if the worst happens. You might have a good bit of time on your hands and what better way to occupy it. Good luck chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Now is the time to set your priorities straight. Imagine spending a load of money on a gun you fall in love with, only to have to give it up when you run out of cash... Good things come to those who wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 get a cheap sbs to tide you over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 My mate went to the local gunshop and picked up a 12g shottie for £25 so his dad could use when visiting from Cyprus. It doesn't look great but pointed in the right direction it drops birds. Put a wanted post on the forum or ask your local gunshop/s, something to get by with until you are back on your feet. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I've always found that the one of the necessary cutbacks when out of work is shooting. If you get to the extent of paying your mortgage on credit card £15 or £20 for a mornings shooting simply isn't justifyable! If you are a "worker" not a "shirker" unemployment doesn't last forever and it will spoil a new gun if when picking it up all you can think about is the debt involved ! :unsure: good luck with monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fo5ter Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Cheers guys let's see what happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) My mate went to the local gunshop and picked up a 12g shottie for £25 so his dad could use when visiting from Cyprus. It doesn't look great but pointed in the right direction it drops birds. Put a wanted post on the forum or ask your local gunshop/s, something to get by with until you are back on your feet. Good luck! Bought one last weekend for £20. Nice shooter and took 2 pigeon from three. Not bad for a single shot Edited July 1, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Was made redundant last Spring, not nice at all with all the drawn out uncertainty, hope everything turns out well for you, ( & you get the gun you wish for!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 good luck with your job, but rememeber! its only a job.... there are other things out there, there is always a way to earn a crust..and this idiot proved that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Medically discharged from the MOD I am hoping to hear about a new job next week so know how you feel. I have my fingers crossed for you my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 How did it go Today Foster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fo5ter Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 How did it go Today Foster? I got a call today offering me the job! no redundancy - just moving to a different department :good: So unbelievably relieved! so much so I went straight to Simpsons to buy a gun! Thanks for all your comments guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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