clakk Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 anybody in derby rifle and pistol club or done their probation course?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Im on my probation period now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 any thoughts ,id like a cz452 but my current permissions not cleared for fac and has roads either side and public footpaths so this would be an alternative route for FAC till i get a better permission .hows the training etc ,do u get much live firing or is it law/theory based ,an dhow long is your probation cheers for any help clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 any thoughts ,id like a cz452 but my current permissions not cleared for fac and has roads either side and public footpaths so this would be an alternative route for FAC till i get a better permission .hows the training etc ,do u get much live firing or is it law/theory based ,an dhow long is your probation cheers for any help clakk Home office rules state the probationary period must be a minimum of 3 months and you have to attend regulary-atleast 6 times.Most clubs will offer an NRA training course which covers safety,marksmanship,ammunition etc etc.Live firing is crucial with teaching probationers so yes you should be shooting every visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 plenty of live firing I already have an fac so have to do 3 months probation with 8 visits non fac holders 6 months and 15 visits. no charge for using club rifles just pay for ammo which is £3 for 50 .22lr. club sessions are 7pm to 9pm wednesdays and 10am to 12pm sundays once probation period is up you can turn up 24/7. bset thing for you to do is contact them via website and arrange a visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 plenty of live firing I already have an fac so have to do 3 months probation with 8 visits non fac holders 6 months and 15 visits. no charge for using club rifles just pay for ammo which is £3 for 50 .22lr. club sessions are 7pm to 9pm wednesdays and 10am to 12pm sundays once probation period is up you can turn up 24/7. bset thing for you to do is contact them via website and arrange a visit many thanks 4 that do the old 6 /2 2/10 10/6 shift pattern so sundays is ideal will do that sort out wot i need to do with them thanks 4 the information cheers m8 :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slarti54 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm a member too - it is a good club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm a member too - it is a good club. cheers 4 heads up will be arranging trial visit shortly ,got the forms saved but it says on the website theres a waiting list any ideas how long or do i need to ring the secatary bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Send an email asking what the waiting period is I think I had to wait about 3 months. I think I can be considered for full membership mid august Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 any thoughts ,id like a cz452 but my current permissions not cleared for fac and has roads either side and public footpaths so this would be an alternative route for FAC till i get a better permission .hows the training etc ,do u get much live firing or is it law/theory based ,an dhow long is your probation cheers for any help clakk I have the 452 american you won't go far wrong with one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I have the 452 american you won't go far wrong with one email sent re waiting list.ref cz452 read very good reviews by several very happy peoples cant wait to be proud owner of 1.cheers for help ladds hopefully wont be waiting 2 long atb clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 email sent re waiting list.ref cz452 read very good reviews by several very happy peoples cant wait to be proud owner of 1.cheers for help ladds hopefully wont be waiting 2 long atb clakk I cant fault my 452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slarti54 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I waited 3 months. My 452 is very accurate, but for offhand (standing) shooting the magazine is just where I want to support with my left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I cant fault my 452 Only fault I have and it's a real pain is it only gets used 4/5 times a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Only fault I have and it's a real pain is it only gets used 4/5 times a week you poor man id like 2 or 3 hours without ..........rain every where is wetter than a polaticians handshake round here and when its sunny for ten minutes im at work.glad to here theyre good kit still waiting for a reply on my email about the waiting list .cheers clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Whereabouts is Ashby in relation to Derby? - Reason for asking, there is a small friendly club at Uttoxeter (30 mins from Derby), we shoot 1st Saturday of the Month and Tuesday evening during the summer - plus longer range days at various venues. Google them or PM me if you want more details. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Whereabouts is Ashby in relation to Derby? - Reason for asking, there is a small friendly club at Uttoxeter (30 mins from Derby), we shoot 1st Saturday of the Month and Tuesday evening during the summer - plus longer range days at various venues. Google them or PM me if you want more details. Mike thanks for the heads up but derby club is actually at twyford near willington not very far at all but uttoxeter is a good hike through burton on trent and out the other side probably 8 miles against 20 to 25 miles but thanks 4 the information .theres a club at swadlincote only 4 miles away and they want a club member to sponser u joining .that is ideal 10 minutes away .but i dont know any1 there to be a sponser so drpc is the soft option the shifts i work mean sunday shooting is ideal for me .atb clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 have you had a response on the waiting time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 just remember if you go this route you will only be able to use your gun on target ranges and not vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 have you had a response on the waiting time? none whatsoever not impressed ,havent acknowledged my email.ps sparkie i know its only 4 target shooting initially but hopefully if me knocking on doors gets me a fac permission i can apply for a variation and put vermins on it.as i stated unfortunatley my shotgun permissions not cleared for rifle shooting theyres a road 1 side and a public footpathath across 3 of the 8 fields .so im happy to kill paper targets and hopefully some nice farmer or horsey owner will want his bunnys dealing with .cheers for the input clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 finally got an apologetic reply computer warrenty issues or sumsuch,basically 11 people on the waiting list already and if theyre all non fac like me thats 11 lots of 6 months probation :no: .hohum plan c methinks :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 My offer still stands - PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) I thought I'd bump this rather than start a new thread. While waiting for the FAC to come through I thought it'd be a nice idea to join a club, my pest control permission is a campsite so quite often shooting is restricted. Now when applying I've requested 22LR and 17HMR for pest control, I don't think I've put down for target use as it wasn't a thought at the time. Pardon the pun but have I shot myself in the foot here or will the cert come back to allowing zeroing at an approved range ect? The FAC has actually been granted and is being delivered next week hopefully, I loath to ask for changes to it the day it arrives. I'm in W Sussex if that makes any difference. Edited August 12, 2012 by Muddy Funker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 I thought I'd bump this rather than start a new thread. While waiting for the FAC to come through I thought it'd be a nice idea to join a club, my pest control permission is a campsite so quite often shooting is restricted. Now when applying I've requested 22LR and 17HMR for pest control, I don't think I've put down for target use as it wasn't a thought at the time. Pardon the pun but have I shot myself in the foot here or will the cert come back to allowing zeroing at an approved range ect? The FAC has actually been granted and is being delivered next week hopefully, I loath to ask for changes to it the day it arrives. I'm in W Sussex if that makes any difference. it will come back zeroing at appoved ranges blah blah blah the problem is this doesnt cover you for target shooting and wont be changed until after your probation period at a range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 it will come back zeroing at appoved ranges blah blah blah the problem is this doesnt cover you for target shooting and wont be changed until after your probation period at a range Thanks for the reply, Where you say it doesn't cover me for target shooting. Would this be from the clubs point of view or the certificates? What I'm getting at is if the cert says for zeroing at a range ect will i be able to use it as a probationary member at a club? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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