affinity121 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hi all, I've come to realise there are lots of helpful people here so here we go I am not interested in rifles however I do want to get into serious pigeon shooting and would like to purchase a high capacity semi auto. Do they take this into account when applying ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Do you have SGC currently? FAC regardless of calibre is based on "good reason" unlike SGC........ So you will need a good reason for having a hi mag shotgun. Edited November 25, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I cant see why you would need a high mag for pigeons very rare if you have fired off two shots they have all gone before a third or even fourth would be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 You can apply for a S1 shotgun by giving 'pest/vermin control' as your good reason, or simply quote the terms and conditions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 For my variation I simply put 12g shotgun - Reason:- vermin. job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
affinity121 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I didn't realise it was that simple to be honest. Do you still need land owners signatures etc? Rifles are a no no for me just doesn't interest me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Do you still need land owners signatures etc? Rifles are a no no for me just doesn't interest me at all. YES and 2 referees etc exactly the same as required for a rifle, some forces don't like to grant S1 shotguns under any circumstance, others are more willing when presented with a good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Standard FAC application applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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