ladyjack Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 sent for my fac,just wonderd is there any thying i should know about, before my feo visit,thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 hob nobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 thanks ive made him a cake,but i meant such things like ballistics,didtance of bullet,ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLondon Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 All things safety related, backstops, misfires, etc. What calibres have you asked for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) thanks ive made him a cake,but i meant such things like ballistics,didtance of bullet,ectNo disrespect mate this is not at dig at you, but you SHOULD be doing what you've mentioned above and much more,I gather you have never had an FAC or much experience using them, You need to know your land, public footpaths, safe back stops etc etc etc, ie let the FEO know that "you know" what your doing regarding safe gun handling and safety etc etc etc Atb Flynny Edited March 4, 2015 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 on first application, I handed over a map with land marked on I had permission on. yea yea it was on parchment.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 sent for my fac,just wonderd is there any thying i should know about, before my feo visit,thanks . Tell him which club you belong to and any experience you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 i have applied for 17hmr/.22lr,the land i hve permision on is over 1000 acres,this is my first fac application,i have had my sgc for 8yrs,and spent 5yrs in army,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 The new feo in my neck io the woods wouldn't except and hobnobs or a cup of tea but other than that he seemed to be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 just had phone call from feo,comeing to see me 16th april, fingers crossed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 How long did it take from application to getting a phone call from Feo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) hi carman,i sent it of last monday,hope every thing geos well ive allready benn watching a rifle on here Edited March 5, 2015 by ladyjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I sent mine off 4 weeks ago. Cheque was only cashed Monday this week. Phoned up to get an update and after 4 weeks they are just putting it into the system. They said it will take at least 12 weeks. Gutted. But I'm in Lincolnshire which is G4S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 g4s say no more,just checked rifle iam watching,its still for sale,all the best with your fac,applacation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Cheers. Will cherish it when it comes after the long wait. I have already found all the rifles I want as I have had so much time. Wish I could secure some of them but can't till the ticket comes. Got all the other stuff sorted though. Good luck with your visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 cheers will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydean Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 cheers will let you know. I would do some research on ballistics and propensity for ricochets - get to know what type of bullet will be best for the type of quarry you are after - with the amount of land you have, you may need to go for a variation for a .222/22-250/.223 for larger vermin (fox). Ask his/her advice for the future. Safety is absolutely the key, how to judge a shot safe, backstops, knowing land for possible night shooting. Never shooting even horizontal without an immediate backstop. NEVER in the air. How far do the rounds carry? Ask for moderators to protect hearing NOT for silent hunting. Just learn, and keep at it until he comes. Dont forget safety rules and laws - I presume you have a cabinet and an ammo safe ? Are they placed out of obvious sight? How should you behave when carrying rifles in your car and so forth. He wont expect you to know everything but over safety, he needs to be satisfied that you can be responsible with a deadly weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I would do some research on ballistics and propensity for ricochets - get to know what type of bullet will be best for the type of quarry you are after - with the amount of land you have, you may need to go for a variation for a .222/22-250/.223 for larger vermin (fox). Ask his/her advice for the future. Safety is absolutely the key, how to judge a shot safe, backstops, knowing land for possible night shooting. Never shooting even horizontal without an immediate backstop. NEVER in the air. How far do the rounds carry? Ask for moderators to protect hearing NOT for silent hunting. Just learn, and keep at it until he comes. Dont forget safety rules and laws - I presume you have a cabinet and an ammo safe ? Are they placed out of obvious sight? How should you behave when carrying rifles in your car and so forth. He wont expect you to know everything but over safety, he needs to be satisfied that you can be responsible with a deadly weapon. You may need to known all that information in your area but thankfully not in ours just relax and be honest your flo will ask you very little about everything mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydean Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 You may need to known all that information in your area but thankfully not in ours just relax and be honest your flo will ask you very little about everything mentioned above. I thought Durham were 'difficult' ? Seemingly not. I would suggest though that most of what I put in the post was rather necessary background knowledge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I thought Durham were 'difficult' ? Seemingly not. I would suggest though that most of what I put in the post was rather necessary background knowledge ? With Durham its a lottery what they are like, when I had my fac interview many moons ago I wasnt asked 1 safety question or anything about the land I nominated it was just a brief 10 min chat about the application check I actually had a cabinet and then he was off. On a first application they dont expect you to know everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydean Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 With Durham its a lottery what they are like, when I had my fac interview many moons ago I wasnt asked 1 safety question or anything about the land I nominated it was just a brief 10 min chat about the application check I actually had a cabinet and then he was off. On a first application they dont expect you to know everything. It must be quite variable then since on my first grant (when Noah was a lad) I was asked about ballistics and even about how close one should approach a highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 It must be quite variable then since on my first grant (when Noah was a lad) I was asked about ballistics and even about how close one should approach a highway. How times change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 thanks for info,ill take it all on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 in hindsite i should of put 22fac air rifle,ididnt,should i ring feo,and aswk if i can add this on,or wait to see if i get my fac, and then apply for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydean Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 in hindsite i should of put 22fac air rifle,ididnt,should i ring feo,and aswk if i can add this on,or wait to see if i get my fac, and then apply for it If you have a good reason, such as, self imposed restriction shooting around farm buildings etc etc then I would. FAC air tends to be a lesser alternative for approval - I was approved for a 2 acre field with FAC air but, as you say, stress its an addition, not an alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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