brash1 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hello. I used to do a lot of pigeon shooting with a work colleague about 5 or six years ago, i didnt have my own sgc but used to go and use his guns, absolutely loved it. Anyway just got back into hunting with my eldest son, who has got some ferrets and a couple of air rifles, we have permission on our local farm to go for the rabbits. Every time we go i keep looking at all the pigeons flighting into the woods and really want to set up a hide and start shooting them. My questions are. where do i send my application form, i live in sunderland? Do i buy a cabinet first and fix it securely in place before i apply for my license? Should i go back to the farmer and ask his permission to shoot the pigeons? and will the fire arms officer ask where i will mainly be doing my shooting? Sorry for all the questions but itching to get back into it.. Cheers Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hello. I used to do a lot of pigeon shooting with a work colleague about 5 or six years ago, i didnt have my own sgc but used to go and use his guns, absolutely loved it. Anyway just got back into hunting with my eldest son, who has got some ferrets and a couple of air rifles, we have permission on our local farm to go for the rabbits. Every time we go i keep looking at all the pigeons flighting into the woods and really want to set up a hide and start shooting them. My questions are. where do i send my application form, i live in sunderland? I'd imagine Northumbria HQ, but i'd advise you visit their force website, specifically firearms dept, and read-up.Do i buy a cabinet first and fix it securely in place before i apply for my license? Should i go back to the farmer and ask his permission to shoot the pigeons? If you want to shoot pigeons, yes. Otherwise, you'd be shooting clays at a club or other venue. and will the fire arms officer ask where i will mainly be doing my shooting? Yes, i'm sure he'll want to know why you're wanting a shotgun. Clays or (if you have permission) pigeons or game are the two main reasons. Sorry for all the questions but itching to get back into it.. Cheers Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It would be Northumbria that covered you but the FLD has moved from the Ponteland HQ, i THINK they're at Cramlington now but i could be wrong. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_Harvo Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi Mate, The contact details are: Firearms and Explosives Licensing Department Central Information Bureau Cramlington Police Station Forum Way Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6SB Email: firearmslicensing@northumbria.pnn.police.uk General enquiries: 03456 043 043 extension 61855 Just gone through the process my self this year and went with out a hitch but be prepared for a long wait think mine took about 8-9 weeks Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi Mate, The contact details are: Firearms and Explosives Licensing Department Central Information Bureau Cramlington Police Station Forum Way Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6SB Email: firearmslicensing@northumbria.pnn.police.uk General enquiries: 03456 043 043 extension 61855 Just gone through the process my self this year and went with out a hitch but be prepared for a long wait think mine took about 8-9 weeks Matty thats quick mine took nearly 4 month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_Harvo Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 thats quick mine took nearly 4 month Don't know how you could wait I was pulling my hair out wanting it now got no where to use my gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Don't know how you could wait I was pulling my hair out wanting it now got no where to use my gun must admit was doing my head in waiting just hope i dont have to wait as long for fac (if im allowed it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brash1 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks a lot lads for all the replies. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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