Iced Tiger Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Well thats the application for the shot gun certificate posted today, now comes the wait for the inspection. What sort of questions do the inspection officers normally ask . The gun safe looks half empty with only my air rifles in it, will be like xmas all over again if the certificate is granted, I can go shopping . Going to book a clay lesson in the New Year to introduce me to the art of handling a shot gun and breaking clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 They interview is a very informal afair, by the time it reaches this point the police would of done most if not all their background checks. They could ask why you want a shotgun, they also asked me what experiance I have already had shooting and where. He was very happy about have lessons and been safety briefed about gun handling. What they can do is advise if they have any security concerns about the house, say like a door thats not very secure. If they have not previously inspected your cabinate they will inpect it and its location. They also went through my medical history as it was like a shopping list of illnesses. Mine asked about keeping 20 and 12 bore cartidges and why its best to store them seperately. Don't forget the tea / coffee and biscuits as some will say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 they will ask you some strange questions, but you have to be honest with them. just tell him what your favorite ice cream is before he asks, and dont get flustered when he asks to see a picture of your sister. Tell him you DONT wear your slippers in the garden, as this one caught me out. Brazil is your favorite holiday destination, and you bathe in milk. You must remeber all of these, as they are standard questions. When he makes the 'monkey noise', the correct response is to go and sit on his knee. Follow these, and you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 they will ask you some strange questions, but you have to be honest with them. just tell him what your favorite ice cream is before he asks, and dont get flustered when he asks to see a picture of your sister. Tell him you DONT wear your slippers in the garden, as this one caught me out. Brazil is your favorite holiday destination, and you bathe in milk. You must remeber all of these, as they are standard questions. When he makes the 'monkey noise', the correct response is to go and sit on his knee. Follow these, and you will be fine. don't forget the lube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 :lol: Nice one you two Thanks for the good advice BerettaSV10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 seriously, be yourself, don't try any flannel, most of the problems people complain about feo's for is usually down to the feo sussing them out to be a total b/ser or halfwit.they are not stupid. if you have any questions for him then don't be afraid to ask, he's a human bean just like you afterall. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 seriously, be yourself, don't try any flannel, most of the problems people complain about feo's for is usually down to the feo sussing them out to be a total b/ser or halfwit.they are not stupid. if you have any questions for him then don't be afraid to ask, he's a human bean just like you afterall. good luck Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 they will ask you some strange questions, but you have to be honest with them. just tell him what your favorite ice cream is before he asks, and dont get flustered when he asks to see a picture of your sister. Tell him you DONT wear your slippers in the garden, as this one caught me out. Brazil is your favorite holiday destination, and you bathe in milk. You must remeber all of these, as they are standard questions. When he makes the 'monkey noise', the correct response is to go and sit on his knee. Follow these, and you will be fine. Nearly spat my coffee out when I read that! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 As above, just be yourself, prepare a few relevant questions and listen to what they have to say. Up to you if you heed them or not. Talk to as many people as you can, shoot with as many people as you can and you will soon be able to make an informed decision on gun choice and direction. I wish you as happy and interesting a shooting career as i have had. I came late in life to shooting and have since taken up deerstalking, pigeon shooting [roost and decoying], lamping rabbits and foxes, and recently tried wildfowling for the first time, I love it all, so does the dog! I think you are right in having lessons as this will stop any bad habits forming and give you a solid base for all aspects of shooting. You will make some good friends and gather some great memories, all the best and happy christmas, moorman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 they always ask the trick question. are burglars on the general licence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike525steel Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 I've had a cert for years but got my first cabinet on my last renewal Police blokey came in had a cup of tea, had a general chit chat about the weather and left having never even seen the cabinet.. :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Well the FEO rang today, my visit is next Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerSim Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) they always ask the trick question. are burglars on the general licence? or if you are a farmer, replace "burglars" with "ramblers" ATB Sim Edited January 27, 2012 by FarmerSim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 And the biscuits need to be either chocolate Hob Nobs or Choccy Digestives..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 He did'nt want a brew, well what a nice FEO man , he checked a few things and asked some questions, cabinet was fine where I had fitted it. No problem he said, certificate should come through the post in a couple of weeks. 8) 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 let the fun begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Cheers Trowel, well the SGC dropped through the door yesterday. Now I can officially buy one or two maybe . Just got to save up the readies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Cheers Trowel, well the SGC dropped through the door yesterday. Now I can officially buy one or two maybe . Just got to save up the readies happy hunting matey enjoy the future shooting and good luck,,still waiting for mine to arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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