Byrnsie44 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 First off I did search and didn't find anything I have my interview Thursday and the FEO is coming to camp, what questions do you usually get asked? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 dont worry about it most is about you home life,,sometimes ive herd of people getting asked ballistic questions !! and other stuff but if you have good reason there shouldnt be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Every interview is different, my flo asked 1 question what was I applying for sgc/fac ? didnt fill me with confidence but I got it all the same. He was in and out within 5mins tops and fac came 5 days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I liked the one I was asked 7 years ago. " I thought you were married you have ticked single?" " waiting for divorce papers" " did she leave you of her own accord?" " yes! she did not tell me" FEO spoke to both my referees asking how our brack up had affected me. Lucky i had nothing to hide,no Skeltons in my closet. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGM Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 In NI here myself. My FEO asked who I got guns from, any convictions, what purpose for guns was, any health issues Those were already on the application form and answered. On top if that she asked me who else lived in house, ages of my kids, did I have an alarm, security lights or a dog. That was about it tbh. She was in and out within 7 or 8 minutes total. Which including her checking gunsafe and counting spaces in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Didn't ask anything when I had mine on both occasions SG andFAC, just checked cabinets and showed me how to fill forms in ,always said it was my army background, some on here will say nowt to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Didn't ask anything when I had mine on both occasions SG andFAC, just checked cabinets and showed me how to fill forms in ,always said it was my army background, some on here will say nowt to do with it Yeah me! Lol But seriously been in the army doesn't stop you from having conflict with family members or others nor does it make you a suitable candidate for gun ownership or give you good reason to. On the other hand it should demonstrate firearms experience & safe gun practice No offence just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Yeah me! Lol But seriously been in the army doesn't stop you from having conflict with family members or others nor does it make you a suitable candidate for gun ownership or give you good reason to. On the other hand it should demonstrate firearms experience & safe gun practice No offence just my opinion Your quite right my friend happy shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 My FEO had a cuppa and we sat there moaning about the world, I think they just want to get a feel and see if you come over with a good moral tool set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartph Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I can confirm what's daks said, I think the FEO just wants to get an insight into you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 First off I did search and didn't find anything I have my interview Thursday and the FEO is coming to camp, what questions do you usually get asked? Thank you he/she may ask where the hobnobs are if you don,t have them on the tray with their cuppa other than that nothing to worry yourself about colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrnsie44 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Haha thanks guys well ill show him the armoury if he wants to see it then off to the cookhouse for a brew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc0tt Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mine asked the missus most of the questions. The majority of time was spent talking about purchasing and the forms required. 30 minutes. Nice chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 my firearm cert `interview` was mainly talking about my and his retirement and pensions comparison (he was a retired policeman, died shortly afterr) he was half out the door when I reminded him he should check my cabinet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksshooter Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mine asked about my experience with firearms so he could gauge what questions to ask me, when i replied i had been in the TA he began asking me lots of ballistic questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mine asked the missus most of the questions. The majority of time was spent talking about purchasing and the forms required. 30 minutes. Nice chap. Same here on last renewal of sgc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Missus wasn't home when I had mine, so he asked me what her thoughts on guns in the house were etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2012 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 spoke to my mrs mainly too, Spent the rest of the time signing forms and getting instructed of things you must do when my cert arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 He spoke to ya missis cause he fancied them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Just had my interview today for sgc, went ok I think. First thing he asked was if I had been in trouble with the police, I had an old arrest that wasn't a caution or conviction that was on their db but not on my form as not specified as required, then went on to reasons for wanting one, how much experience I have, safe storage etc and put a big emphasis on the fact that I'm responsible and accountable for the safe keeping of the gun. Gave me lots of good general advice too and had quite a collection of random ammo with him Basically I think he wanted to get a feel for me and the property it's going to be stored at, I guess I will know in about 3 weeks if the feeling was good or bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 FEO spoke to both my referees asking how our brack up had affected me. Lucky i had nothing to hide,no Skeltons in my closet. Lol I probably countersign half a dozen applications a year, over the last couple of years the FEO has ALWAYS rung me up. Before that never. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I liked the one I was asked 7 years ago. " I thought you were married you have ticked single?" " waiting for divorce papers" " did she leave you of her own accord?" " yes! she did not tell me" FEO spoke to both my referees asking how our brack up had affected me. Lucky i had nothing to hide,no Skeltons in my closet. Lol Just the wife under the patio hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willc Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Had mine last week, he seemed unsure why he was there, and was only going to check my date of birth. i told him I had applied for FAC for rimfire rifle. We continued with general chat about what i shoot, background and where I shoot. Checked cabinet and security. He asked me if I had experience with rifles, I explained 30 + years with shotgun and air-rifle, and I treat any gun with the same respect and was well aware of the extra ranges involved and the need for a safe backdrop. he still suggested or rather made it a condition that I spend some time with an experienced shooter and get a bit of rifle time in. bit of a catch 22 really. Also, I applied for the max 3 different guns, with the intention of choosing between 2, and trading another gun in, but he said I could not because I only had room for 4 in my cabinet. (2 shotguns at moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Had mine last week, he seemed unsure why he was there, and was only going to check my date of birth. i told him I had applied for FAC for rimfire rifle. We continued with general chat about what i shoot, background and where I shoot. Checked cabinet and security. He asked me if I had experience with rifles, I explained 30 + years with shotgun and air-rifle, and I treat any gun with the same respect and was well aware of the extra ranges involved and the need for a safe backdrop. he still suggested or rather made it a condition that I spend some time with an experienced shooter and get a bit of rifle time in. bit of a catch 22 really. Also, I applied for the max 3 different guns, with the intention of choosing between 2, and trading another gun in, but he said I could not because I only had room for 4 in my cabinet. (2 shotguns at moment) ****** I have a big gun cabinet and have had experience with rimfires I also have my interview on Monday & don't expect any issues ..... That would be really annoying if by chance you happened to be the guy who taught me all I know about shooting & field craft OH **** YOU ARE ........ Bad luck old chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 he still suggested or rather made it a condition that I spend some time with an experienced shooter and get a bit of rifle time in. bit of a catch 22 really. Ah yes mentoring condition............total waste of time potentially and no basis in law...... Just another hoop, from the intial view it may look sensible but then think about it the mentor is not accountable, has to have no qualifications, just held FAC and not had it revoked (nothing to say mentor is safe than no reported dangerous incidents no time period, not specific coverage just what seems "about right" to an FEO/FLO...... Fact the number of issues caused by novice shooters are so miniscule there arent statistics and looking at the available data (mostly insurance claim related) the group of people with the most incidents are those with lots of experience and older i.e. those who the FLO/FEO like to see mentor the novice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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