kevsiguana09 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 my fao is due out this week any tips or help would be greatly appreated spelt wrong i know. iam new on the shotgun schene shot air rifles for years just thaught its about time to upgrade does any body know of any good clay shoots around the north east area or rough shoots ? to be honest any feedback will help thanks for your time.kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) Try not to be nervouse, easier said then done on time's i know. And when/ if he asks any questions just try an answer all of them as truthfully as you can. That's about the only advice any one can give. Hope it all goes well for you mate an you get your SGC. Usually if you get an interview your 3 quarters the way there as they have done a fair few checks on you. Not sure if you would get an interview if you put an application in an some thing came up which meant you would stand little or no chance of having a your SGC granted. Perhaps some one in the know could inlighten me on that one. Do you/ don't you get an interview if they find some thing on you after all their checks on application, which could seriously jepordise your eligability of getting a SGC. Or just a polite letter through the door that says sorry but your application has been denied due to the following reasons.. DD Edited July 2, 2011 by deputy dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 my fao is due out this week any tips or help would be greatly appreated spelt wrong i know. iam new on the shotgun schene shot air rifles for years just thaught its about time to upgrade does any body know of any good clay shoots around the north east area or rough shoots ? to be honest any feedback will help thanks for your time.kev Chap, if you know its spelt wrong try the spell checker What's a FAO? From what you suggest it is SGC you are after not FAC, if you get knocked back it will be down to the fact you are some sort of radical nut, have a serious medical record, or unfortunate criminal record. If none of that applies to you chill out, offer him a cuppa and ask when the Certificate will arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsiguana09 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Chap, if you know its spelt wrong try the spell checker What's a FAO? From what you suggest it is SGC you are after not FAC, if you get knocked back it will be down to the fact you are some sort of radical nut, have a serious medical record, or unfortunate criminal record. If none of that applies to you chill out, offer him a cuppa and ask when the Certificate will arrive! firearms officer (FAO) Thanks for taking the time to reply m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) "What's a FAO?" - Firearms officer. Just be honest, relaxed and ask any questions you wish. If your aren't crazy like Dekers said, you should sail through it. Edited July 2, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I read on here that it goes in your favour if you visit your local clay ground and have a lesson or just a try out session. I did this and my FLO seamed happy I had. They know if you've done that you will have been thro the basic saftey do's and don'ts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Relax, be honest, be yourself, most of what he needs to know he will already know before he calls round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Go to a local shooting ground and have a intro lesson before the interview, The FAO will probably ask why you want one, where you are going to shoot and any experience If you don't know where you are going to shoot and have no knowledge of shooting shotguns, he may feel a lack of interest and decline It is your right to hold a licence but you do need to show a reason why they should issue it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I would suggest getting very familiar with safety aspects of shooting . I read the BASC handbook which covers it really well . Everything from unloading to cross a ditch to ensuring safe backstops . I think it helps to make it obvious you are serious about doing it the right way . Good luck , you will be fine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsiguana09 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 thanks for all the feedback guys it all helps think il go join oak lodge its only round the cornerit makes sence now that it will go in my favor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) firearms officer (FAO) Thanks for taking the time to reply m8 Just a small point and a subtle comment here.... I rather think you will find a Firearms Officer is a guy who will commonly drive around in an ARV, or whatever they call them these days, and shoot people as the situation dictates. Your man is a FEO, a Firearms Enquiry Officer! ATB! Edited July 3, 2011 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Just a small point and a subtle comment here.... I rather think you will find a Firearms Officer is a guy who will commonly drive around in an ARV, or whatever they call them these days, and shoot people as the situation dictates. Your man is a FEO, a Firearms Enquiry Officer! ATB! Actually dekers, they are called FLO's round here - firearms liaison officers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsiguana09 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 like i said iam just starting out and thats what ive herd them reffered to as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Actually dekers, they are called FLO's round here - firearms liaison officers But your abroad..... And in other areas they call them Firearms Licencing Officers, and others have their own name for them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 like i said iam just starting out and thats what ive herd them reffered to as I've heard them referred to by many names, but I wouldn't call them that to their face.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsiguana09 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 well today is the day lets hope all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 How did it go?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsiguana09 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 it went very well indeed m8 turned out i actually knew the fella from years ago what was the chances of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Good going! Glad it went well, you can soon say good-bye to all spare cash you have, chances are you will spend it on shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) "What's a FAO?" - Firearms officer. Just be honest, relaxed and ask any questions you wish. If your aren't crazy like Dekers said, you should sail through it. One too many words in the first phrase of the second sentence, second paragraph. Edited July 11, 2011 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) One too many words in the first phrase of the second sentence, second paragraph. One too many letters you mean, thank you for that. Edited July 11, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 my fao is due out this week any tips or help would be greatly appreated spelt wrong i know. iam new on the shotgun schene shot air rifles for years just thaught its about time to upgrade does any body know of any good clay shoots around the north east area or rough shoots ? to be honest any feedback will help thanks for your time.kev Make sure you have all your locks and cabinet done before he/she comes to visit. As my FEO said they don't want us to live behind big iron doors or make our homes look like prisons. What they want to see is that we take the possession of firearms seriously. Make a note of any changes they want you to make and have some questions ready for them. They are not ogres and are there to help you as well as make sure they are not letting firearms get into the wrong hands. I've had my SGC for a couple of years and love them. Got taught to shoot by a nice lady woh has shot for England. Just waiting for my FEO to come back as I have gone for my FAC for a 22LR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 One too many letters you mean, thank you for that. Nope, meant what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Nope, meant what I said. You're missing a vowel out of the first sentence, second word, first paragraph... Phil, haven't you got anything better to do then be a douche. Edited July 11, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 tell him you require your firearms incase anymore monkeys decide to invade your beach you,ll get it no probs in the name of national defence lol.ha only joking pal just be yourself and be honest all the way best of luck hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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