FAC

[Shooting Stephen]

I may have posted this twice (today) - I'm a bit aold for this interweb tomfoolery! B)

 

I am about to take the plunge and buy a FAC air rifle.

My current FAC has 3 slots for .22 rifle, I do a bit of .22 rimfire target shooting.

I currently only own one rifle, so... can I use one of my existing slots (for .22 rifle) for a 22 air rifle.

 

May well have one of them monster gas rams fron Theoban! :yp:

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Steve

Edited May 22, 2012 by Shooting Stephen

[bi9johnny]

no it has to say fac air rifle

[kyska]

Above is correct, but you can get one of the slots changed by variation obviously.

[jamiedenny]

Third that.

[bedwards1966]

Err, if it just says '.22 rifle' then I don't see how he couldn't have an air powered one. This was discussed in a thread on here quite recently, as I recall with a view to it allowing a .22 centre-fire too if it doesn't specify rim-fire.

If it just says '.22 rifle' and doesn't mention RF or lr then I'd phone up your firearms department and confirm that they're happy for you to buy an air-gun with it, if they say it should state air-gun then send it in for a free variation, but as it is I can't see how you wouldn't be allowed any .22 rifle you desire if that's what is written.

One small thing, I'm assuming your FAC is conditioned for shooting over land, not just targets.

Edited May 22, 2012 by bedwards1966

[Dekers]

I may have posted this twice (today) - I'm a bit aold for this interweb tmfoolery! B)

 

I am about to take the plunge and buy a FAC air rifle.

My current FAC has 3 slots for .22 rifle, I do a bit of .22 rimfire target shooting.

I currently only own one rifle, so... can I use one of my existing slots (for .22 rifle) for a 22 air rifle.

 

May well have one of them monster gas rams fron Theoban! :yp:

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Steve

 

.22 rifle, your FAC actually has a spare slot that simply lists as .22 rifle?

 

That is appalling terminology, your firearms dept need a boot up the rear!

Edited May 22, 2012 by Dekers

[andy198712]

.22 rifle, your FAC actually has a spare slot that simply lists as .22 rifle?

 

That is appalling terminology, your firearms dept need a boot up the rear!

 

 

i may be wrong but that EXACT wording covers, air rifle, RF, CF, in 22, 22-250? all sorts!!

[Shooting Stephen]

Thanks chaps.

 

The wording is:

at the top 'rifle'

then at the slot '.22'

under type is 'moderator'

 

It would I think make a lot of sense if it does cover all 22s.

The days of separate slots for bolt action or semi auto or falling block just makes work for the police when we chop and change.

If they believe I am a suitable person to own a 22 rim fire why not a FAC air rifle?

 

I will ring the nice policeman and check.

 

I will report back.

 

Steve

[la bala]

Thanks chaps.

 

The wording is:

at the top 'rifle'

then at the slot '.22'

under type is 'moderator'

 

It would I think make a lot of sense if it does cover all 22s.

The days of separate slots for bolt action or semi auto or falling block just makes work for the police when we chop and change.

If they believe I am a suitable person to own a 22 rim fire why not a FAC air rifle?

 

I will ring the nice policeman and check.

 

I will report back.

 

Steve

 

if you go for one of those monster gas rams i hope you have some good strong arms, i once owned a theoben eliminator but not for long.

[jamiedenny]

Let us know Steve, I would be interested to find out.

[Dekers]

Thanks chaps.

 

The wording is:

at the top 'rifle'

then at the slot '.22'

under type is 'moderator'

 

Perhaps it's too early for me but I didn't understand that, at first glance that looks like a moderator slot.

 

Your FAC will show...

 

Firearms authorised to be purchased or acquired

 

Under that it will have 3 headings..........

 

Calibre Type Quantity

 

What does it say under each?

 

It would I think make a lot of sense if it does cover all 22s.

The days of separate slots for bolt action or semi auto or falling block just makes work for the police when we chop and change. No it doesn't, because you have to get a variation if you chance anyway The slots have rarely said that for years, that info lists sometimes in firearms possessed. If they believe I am a suitable person to own a 22 rim fire why not a FAC air rifle?

I will ring the nice policeman and check.

 

I will report back.

 

Steve

Edited May 23, 2012 by Dekers

[Shooting Stephen]

Ah yes - there are 2 columns:

The first column is as you say 3 slots for moderator,

the second column Calibre .22 Type Rifle Quantitiy 3

[Dekers]

Ah yes - there are 2 columns:

The first column is as you say 3 slots for moderator,

the second column Calibre .22 Type Rifle Quantitiy 3

 

Is this your first FAC?

Edited May 23, 2012 by Dekers

[Shooting Stephen]

Is this your first FAC?

 

Yes....

Held it for a couple of years now.

Edited May 23, 2012 by Shooting Stephen

[Shooting Stephen]

The answer...

 

I have spoken to a very nice lady at the firearms licencing section of the local police.

my slots for '.22 rifle' are avalaible for rimfire or FAC air rifle.

 

Steve.

[TaxiDriver]

The answer...

 

I have spoken to a very nice lady at the firearms licencing section of the local police.

my slots for '.22 rifle' are avalaible for rimfire or FAC air rifle.

 

Steve.

 

Cover your butt and ask her to put that in writing for you

[kent]

if you go for one of those monster gas rams i hope you have some good strong arms, i once owned a theoben eliminator but not for long.

 

truely awfull guns If your going FAC the only sensible route is a buddy bottle PCP (and i am a massive fan of 12 ft lb springers)

[Thunderbird]

The answer...

 

I have spoken to a very nice lady at the firearms licencing section of the local police.

my slots for '.22 rifle' are avalaible for rimfire or FAC air rifle.

 

Steve.

 

That's quite interesting. Supports the theory that one should not be overly specific when one applies...