keg Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I know the simple answer is to speak to my FEO but has anyone out there had an FAC and the applied for a 5 shot SG. I have a SGC & FAC with both RF & CF calibres on it. Was in the gun shop today and as my birthday is coming up and as I am fancying a go at some pigeons I wondered if anyone had gone down this route and what had happened. There was a nice cheap S/H 5 shot on offer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 You don't apply for a certain amount of "Shots" you just apply for your shotgun to be unrestricted - If you had a long enough magazine you could have a 50+ shots and still be within the law.Go apply, it's normally granted as long as you've got a permission as it's easy to prove that you need it, and it can be used on any land that you'd otherwise use shotguns on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) When i put in the variation for FAC shotgun I simply asked for "shotgun" reason "Vermin". done Edited October 12, 2013 by thepasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse James Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 When i put in the variation for FAC shotgun I simply asked for "shotgun" reason "Vermin". done As above simply added that request was due to large volumes of vermin on crops. I added a +5 to my SX3. So now its a 8 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I applied, and got, an FAC shotgun, by stating that it was to be used for crop protection (as advised by my FEO) and got it with no hassle at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Many thanks all, will be calling my FEO in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110csw Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I had my interview with my FLO last week and he knocked back my request for a FAC Semi Shotgun. He said the only people that get a FAC Shotgun round here are gamies which is a bit of a pain as the local gun shop was going to be doing a mega good deal on a 5 shot Hatsan (about £60 :( ) Other than that he was fine with me wanting a .22 & .243 both with moderators so that wasn't so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I have 5 permissions doted round the UK, 3 out of the 5 have a pigeon problem so hopefully that will suffice but as I said at the start, the best thing to do is have a word with my FEO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 If you have good reason, then you cannot be refused an FAC shotgun. My request was backed up by a letter from the farmer, stating that his crops were being hammered by birds. My FEO advised me to get a letter from the farmer. As mentioned, I had no problem getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavvy Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 a If you have good reason, then you cannot be refused an FAC shotgun. My request was backed up by a letter from the farmer, stating that his crops were being hammered by birds. My FEO advised me to get a letter from the farmer. As mentioned, I had no problem getting it. Same procedure as me, granted no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 got mine for psg ( practical shotguning ) when it came back i could also use it for clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I just asked to swap the slot for FAC air rifle to a shotgun and no problem at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I applied for FAC Shotgun for PSG and vermin.Got it all inc.solid slug......happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirgoldalot Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Just dont forget to ask the CONDITIONS for the use of vermin ground game and any other lawful quarry and shooting birds and clay pigeon...if it not on it you cant use it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Cheers Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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