BRAD1927 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Hi all I put my FAC application in last week and received a call from the FEO who is now visiting me at the end of the month, shocked at the speed is not the word!!!! Any tips for the interview apart from the obvious coffee, biscuits and honesty? All thoughts greatly appreciated. I have applied for the following .17HMR + MOD .22LR +MOD .22 FAC AIR + MOD .223CF + MOD All for pest/vermin control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 That is quick! No tips apart from what you already said. No point in being dishonest as they know the answers before they ask. Maybe your FEO doesnt like coffee and is a tea man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Just relax, answer a few questions about what you want the guns for, and confirm that you aren't a psycho with mental health problems, that kind of thing. Your cabinet will be checked, and you'll be talked through gun safety, the licencing/paperwork stuff etc, most of the time is just spent listening. They aren't out to trip you up or catch you out in any way, most FEO's are quite helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblind66 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 You're in wilts like me, got my FAC in under 4 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 dont be supprised if you dont get all you have asked for at once. i was knocked for fac air as i dint give a good enough reason. "and the 22 lr would do all i wanted" it seems if you have already been with a fac holder a few times that can vouch that you know the ropes you may escape the mentoring condition, as you have a few weeks it may be worth getting out with someone, rather than having it stuck over you when your ticket arrives. it also shows your intrested enough to go out of your way to learn and they seem to like this. i was asked a few basic questions about what i had asked for so it may be worth doing a bit of reserch. i my self just do a little check round the house make sure there are no obvious security risks. pop the kettle on get the bickkys out n chill best of luck. karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 You're in wilts like me, got my FAC in under 4 weeks Hi SnowblindWhat did you put in for?I have 2 area's in excess off 2500 acres so all should be ok plus a military background in weapons.Hopefully FAC will be ok as I can only use that in the wire.What questions did they ask you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haytime Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hi SnowblindWhat did you put in for?I have 2 area's in excess off 2500 acres so all should be ok plus a military background in weapons.Hopefully FAC will be ok as I can only use that in the wire.What questions did they ask you? The military background was taken into consideration after I supplied my discharge papers and write-ups and such like, even with that I struggled to get .223 on first application, it would seem the licensing manager overturned the FEO and it was granted. It just depends on what your force area is like, civilian shooting experience speak volumes. However, if you dont ask you dont get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblind66 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I applied for a 17hmr and a 22lr. My interview was fairly quick he just asked about backstops nothing too hard! I wouldn't worry about the interview it was a breeze. I got slightly knocked down on ammo and got fox for the 17hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Well that was a semi success. Interview plain and simple showed him my letters of authority more than happy but refused my .223 on the grounds I did not have permission to shoot larger than .22 On a more positive note if I get a letter he will add it so not a complete refusal. Fingers crossed my cert should be with me in 2 - 3 weeks, stand by the credit card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 well done fella, suprised you got FAC air, .22LR and .17 HMR on first application, but as long as you show a need they cant really refuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I applied for a 17hmr and a 22lr. My interview was fairly quick he just asked about backstops nothing too hard! I wouldn't worry about the interview it was a breeze. I got slightly knocked down on ammo and got fox for the 17hmr SNAP. was asked things like what do u think makes a good backstop Eg hillside and wants not Eg stone wall, trees. Its easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I got told that I was having "vermin/pest control" put on to the .17 and .22 to cover all including fox so no need for the .223 at present also told providing I could show proof of land and complete DSC 1 I could have deer calibre when required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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