Dave-G Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 As I say, plod have given green light :-/ Is this an FAC air rifle you have? I ask because you have not mentioned it but it's sod all to do with plod if not - which I'm guessing is why they have 'given the green light' It's now't to do with them if you use a shottie there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosdesilva Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Seeking another shotty perm, got one in mind..... Its not the crazy golf course is it?or the kiddies petting zoo? Edited June 13, 2012 by carlosdesilva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkarter Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Oh the hilarity.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 i personally would step back from this one,i would be worried about joe public and the possibility of an accident or complaint regarding you shooting there. go ahead and write a letter to the golf course you may get bunny permission there. tho be prepared to put in the effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Is this an FAC air rifle you have? I ask because you have not mentioned it but it's sod all to do with plod if not - which I'm guessing is why they have 'given the green light' It's now't to do with them if you use a shottie there either. its technically "nothing to do with them" in any shooting situation if you have a license the correct gun and permission (not sure why you ask if FAC air vs non FAC Air as it makes no difference), but anyone shooting at night, in residential areas, near an area that is likely to receive a call to the police about "man with gun" is a fool if they don't log in. its a 30 sec call that might save you 6 hours of armed response unit and ******* around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) its technically "nothing to do with them" in any shooting situation if you have a license the correct gun and permission (not sure why you ask if FAC air vs non FAC Air as it makes no difference), but anyone shooting at night, in residential areas, near an area that is likely to receive a call to the police about "man with gun" is a fool if they don't log in. its a 30 sec call that might save you 6 hours of armed response unit and ******* around It does make a difference bud. A new FAC shooter would likely be restricted to cleared land - but the land doesn't sound like it would get cleared. I asked because seeking approval to shoot there sugests he might be using an FAC air rifle and invited clarification. If not there would have been no reason to ask plod for the green light and they can't deny him permission to shoot sub 12 ftlb or shottie on private land. It wouldn't save me six hours of ******* about because it doesn't sound like a place I would shoot in daylight - the only time the permitted quarry could legally be shot. I'm guessing you must look a right dodgy bloke if an ARU has detained you for SIX HOURS, or were you just playing a bit of feminine dramatics? Edited June 15, 2012 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 If you could provide photos or an aerial view from Google Earth, we would be able to offer a better informed opinion on your situation. As it stands though, it does sound like a lot of hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 It does make a difference bud. A new FAC shooter would likely be restricted to cleared land - but the land doesn't sound like it would get cleared. I asked because seeking approval to shoot there sugests he might be using an FAC air rifle and invited clarification. If not there would have been no reason to ask plod for the green light and they can't deny him permission to shoot sub 12 ftlb or shottie on private land. It wouldn't save me six hours of ******* about because it doesn't sound like a place I would shoot in daylight - the only time the permitted quarry could legally be shot. I'm guessing you must look a right dodgy bloke if an ARU has detained you for SIX HOURS, or were you just playing a bit of feminine dramatics? No I have an open FAC and didnt think of that but have never heard of land needing to be cleared for FAC Air. That sounds ridiculous! What next "clearance for catapults"?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Land needs to be cleared for FAC Air Rifle just the same as any other firearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 From your description etc I would'nt dream of taking a shotgun onto this piece of land.Be v careful. atb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 No I have an open FAC and didnt think of that but have never heard of land needing to be cleared for FAC Air. That sounds ridiculous! What next "clearance for catapults"?! Whilst I agree it sounds tedious - I had to have land cleared for FAC air rifle use on sports fields when I had my closed ticket. The local parish council objected to me shooting there - and I'm told the police requested proof of the rabbit problem from owners who showed the rabbits were causing major damage to turf that could cause injury to players ankles. Health and safety won the day because the owners emphasised their right to do as they wanted on their land. I've no complaints because I understand that 'good reason has to be shown. For the record - I only shoot there deep into the night and disappear as soon as dog walkers show up to tresspass there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Land needs to be cleared for FAC Air Rifle just the same as any other firearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 This is sounding like a real can of worms, makes you wonder why the guy with the rabbit rights isn't doing the birds!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) This is sounding like a real can of worms, makes you wonder why the guy with the rabbit rights isn't doing the birds!?!?! Probably because he don't want to be there during the day. Pigeons are hardly vermin to a football pitch unless someone is really desperate for a **** permission. Edited June 16, 2012 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Whilst I agree it sounds tedious - I had to have land cleared for FAC air rifle use on sports fields when I had my closed ticket. The local parish council objected to me shooting there - and I'm told the police requested proof of the rabbit problem from owners who showed the rabbits were causing major damage to turf that could cause injury to players ankles. Health and safety won the day because the owners emphasised their right to do as they wanted on their land. I've no complaints because I understand that 'good reason has to be shown. For the record - I only shoot there deep into the night and disappear as soon as dog walkers show up to tresspass there. how tedious. I shoot over a sports complex as well as they have massive holes in the sandy based pitches from rabbits and foxes. I work on the "be invisible" principle as well! its just easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Seeking another shotty perm, got one in mind..... Its not the crazy golf course is it?or the kiddies petting zoo? :snort: Im with the others mate. I wouldnt even bother with this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 OOH YES - can we have a 'snort' smiley please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 if you are going to shoot pigeons on a footie pitch i think the best pattern for your decoys would be the 4, 4, 2 a time and tested pattern colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fenboy Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Are we talking about wood pigeon or ferals, cant see where it will fit in with the general licence as I doubt the groundsman will be seeding this time of year. Also surely the pitch is the property of a local council and I doubt very much if they would want any tom **** or harry shooting it surely if there is a serious problem which I doubt as the pigeon are most likely eating clover and doing the ground keeper a favour,then they would call in a licensed pest controller. You must be crazy if you are even thinking about using a shotgun on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkarter Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 It's private land I'm bored of this thread now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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