Tony9r Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 My FAC for my .22 rimmy is up for renewal in May this year. I am a box of 50 rounds away from having used 2000 rounds since I got the cert almost 5 years ago. I will soon be adding another 500 rounds, so that's 2500... maybe a few more before May (renewal). My question is, have I used enough to warrant a renewal?, as the FEO would say - "use it or lose it!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 If I have put 200 rounds through my .22lr in a year I'd be surprised. However I'm not a 'how many times can I pull the trigger' sort of bloke with the rifle, and I only shoot 3 into a target if I think I've knocked the scope once in a blue moon. Who are the police to tell you how much you should be shooting? It would be far too easy to buy thousands and keep them under the bed for an inspection if you wanted to seem to use more ammo, something I would never bother/consider doing. Truly ridiculous if your usage is brought up in your renewal. If it is please let us know, but I'm sure you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I have had the licence 3 years in march and bought 2000 rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I was asked about not buying any .44 or .308 ammo at all on my ticket when I did a variation, told them I reloaded and they were happy. I do keep reloading records and used them to apply for quantity increases successfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 If they question you, just answer him 2500 rabbits you've shot in five years how many does he want you to shoot then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 i only put 50 though mine last year, and renewal is in july this year,for fac, and sgc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks for all your replies guy's, hopefully all will be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 There is no minimum usage. If they get funny with you ring basc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 There is no minimum usage. If they get funny with you ring basc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Target shooters may get through a LOT, but 2000-2500 is still a decent quantity, as someone else said, is 2500 bunnies not enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I know people that rarely have their guns out of the cabinet and use very little ammo. But have had now problem renewing their FAC. The guns i have are different the club has to show that their records record that i have used the firearms at least 3 time in the year. But nothing about the amount of ammo used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Just to say that my FAC was renewed without any mention of my ammo usage, plus it was opened! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 In Northumberland they have never asked how many bullets I have bought, They did however change it to an "open" certificate upon renewal, Dont worry about it, and if its closed ask them to open it up on renewal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonseed Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 In 30 years of having an FAC I have never been questioned over useage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I got through 1500 rounds in my first 4 months learnt so much in that time as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Used 1054 in 18 months and Warwickshire firearms said I had enough experience for a open cert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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