Younggun15 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 What can I do at 15 are there any restrictions? And do I just fill in the normal forms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchiet123 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) you can hold a shotgun license and FAC, but cant buy shotguns or firearms until youre 18, these will need to get the guns bought for you as a gift. think you may need the licenses signed by a parent guardian as well as normal referees i think Edited February 23, 2015 by Mitchiet123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 No FAC is from 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younggun15 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 What caliber should I choose I've shot with a 20 gauge and a 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchiet123 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 all depends what youre shooting and what guns youre going to get, 20g is just as effective as a 12g most of the time. .22lr should be fine for up to about 80 yards depending on your skill, for rabbits and other vermin. also very cheap for plinking and lots of shooting! stick with .22lr for the moment and then once more experience gained and confidence, you can apply for .17hmr or .22 magnum, or even small centrefire if youre after fox etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younggun15 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've also got a ns 200 are fac air rifles any good go around the sheds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) My son got granted SGC/FAC at 15. He owns no shot guns in name,they are on my cert.The FAC is open but he can only use my guns (firearms)on a shared basis and has no acces to either SG or Firearm without my presence.I did consider surrendering both when he started acting like a proper teenager and after conversations with the FEO,decided he would not shoot until he grew up a bit. He has been shooting since he was eight,starting on air rifles,then 410 then on to 12g and has always shown safety in the field and used to be out 3 nights a week on the rabbits with me and then decoying every weekend.Getting his FAC/SGC seemed the right thing to do when he reached 15, but then the dreaded Kevin attitude started along with girls and shooting took a back seat .At the moment I dont feel he is responsible enough to hold FAC/SGC,therefore he has 3 yrs to grow up or his certs will not be renewed. Get youself on the BASC website and also read the conditions on your local firearms licencing web pages.Do you have someone who can take you out so you can see a rimmy in action as although it's a small round,it's a wicked little round so perticular attension to knowledge of land layout and backstops is crutial( you should have this attitude with any cal,even sub 12lb air.I got an FAC air for my son to get on with,but we found he favoured the rimmy more.The FAC air was a pig to sell on,but never got used. Try and get out with someone,sure someone on here would take you under their wing if you had a few extra posts to your name.Where are you located can't see it on your avitar. Edited February 23, 2015 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpler1991 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I was able to keep shotgun at age of 15 as the only person with a liscense when my granddad died but wernt older enough to buy air rifle though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younggun15 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 if I've got a fac and sgc can I shoot on my own or do I need to be supervised? Thanks for the replies I've been shooting clay pigeons with a 20 gauge and shot a few rabbits with a 22lr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpler1991 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 shoot on your own doesn't matter how old you are as long as your safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younggun15 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Okay thank I've been shooting for a few years with my dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Home > Information & advice > Firearms and Firearms Licensing > Age Restrictions Age Restrictions UNDER 14 YEARS OLD CAN Hold a shotgun certificate. CANNOT Hold a firearm certificate. CANNOT (even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Purcase or hire shotguns until 18 years old OR Receive a gift of a shotgun until 15 years old. UNDER 15 YEARS OLD CAN Hold a shotgun certificate AND Hold a firearm certificate. CAN (If authorised by the relevant certificate) Receive a gift of a Section 1 firearm from the age of 14 years old. CANNOT (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Purchase or hire a shotgun until 18 years old. Purchase or hire a firearm until 18 years old. Receive a gift of a shotgun until 15 years old. Possess an assembled shotgun unless: Supervised by a person over 21 years old, (preferably a shotgun certificate holder), OR the gun is so covered with a securely fastened gun-cover that it cannot be fired. UNDER 18 YEARS OLD CAN Hold a shotgun certificate AND Hold a firearm certificate. CAN (If authorised by the relevant certificate) Receive a gift of a shotgun from the age of 15 years. Receive a gift of a firearm from the age of 14 years. Possess a shotgun if covered and secured from the age of 15 years. CANNOT (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Purchase or hire shotguns until 18 years old. Purchase or hire firearms until 18 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younggun15 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks davyo what website did you get this info off Edited February 23, 2015 by Younggun15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks davyo what website did you get this info off It's on my local Durham firearms licencing,but just put in your district instead of Durham.Everything you need to know will be on their including all application forms ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Muddy Funker Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/304712-something-of-interest-to-young-guns-stay-legal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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