monkeyboots Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 im interested in getting a rifle in the future, ive just been granted a FAC for my shotgun a number of weeks ago so is it being to pushy to apply for a rifle would it be better to leave it a few years just with the shotgun on my FAC then try for a rifle does anyone know what ive to do ie whats the procedure is it just the same as i did for my shotgun. location is northern ireland so mayabe our laws will be different than the mainland, mayabe one of the northern irish lads will know the procedure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 There are a good load of lads on here from NI, I am sure as soon as they put down the blackstuff or let go of the lovely fiery headed local girls they will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmullis286 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 when i was 17 i applied for my shotgun and firearm certificate, got granted both but only .22lr and .22-250 on the firearms, had 2 wait 2 years 2 apply for a .243 but wish now i put a .308. i'm gonna be applying for a .17hmr and .308 in a month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 hi monkey boots what part of the world are you in? i have been shooting nearly four years now i only applied for rimfire in february but i would think if you have a good reason for it you could get it.apparently when your fac comes it will state that you should nt shoot alone and must shoot with an experienced person.i think that lasts for 6 months.as for the rimfire its apparently easy to get one on at the minute thats why im on the case,have fun anyhow you could ask your local dealer for advice.who do you deal with over here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffygun Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I assume that by having a FAC for a shotgun its a Sec 1 shotgun (holds more than 2+1 carts) therefore you just apply for a variation to your certificate asking for whatever calibre you need and giving good reason for. Not sure on the terms in N.Ireland of how long you must wait to ask for variations but that would need to be answered by your FEO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I assume that by having a FAC for a shotgun its a Sec 1 shotgun (holds more than 2+1 carts) therefore you just apply for a variation to your certificate asking for whatever calibre you need and giving good reason for. Not sure on the terms in N.Ireland of how long you must wait to ask for variations but that would need to be answered by your FEO. in n ireland even a 12 ft ibs air rifle needs a firearms certificate thats why everyone in n ireland shoots fac air rifles as either is on ticket.shotties are all restricted to 3 shots or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 hi monkey boots what part of the world are you in? i have been shooting nearly four years now i only applied for rimfire in february but i would think if you have a good reason for it you could get it.apparently when your fac comes it will state that you should nt shoot alone and must shoot with an experienced person.i think that lasts for 6 months.as for the rimfire its apparently easy to get one on at the minute thats why im on the case,have fun anyhow you could ask your local dealer for advice.who do you deal with over here? live up north antrim way will call with my local gundealer see what he advises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 hi monkey boots what part of the world are you in? i have been shooting nearly four years now i only applied for rimfire in february but i would think if you have a good reason for it you could get it.apparently when your fac comes it will state that you should nt shoot alone and must shoot with an experienced person.i think that lasts for 6 months.as for the rimfire its apparently easy to get one on at the minute thats why im on the case,have fun anyhow you could ask your local dealer for advice.who do you deal with over here? live up north antrim way will call with my local gundealer see what he advises who is your local dealer it is nt the gunshop in portglenone.im near antrim myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rabo Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 if i was you i would ring your local FEO and ask for advice it wouldnt do any harm,thats wht they are there,i dont see why not if you show youre sensible enough,and have good reason,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 is it hard to get a rifle over there then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffygun Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I assume that by having a FAC for a shotgun its a Sec 1 shotgun (holds more than 2+1 carts) therefore you just apply for a variation to your certificate asking for whatever calibre you need and giving good reason for. Not sure on the terms in N.Ireland of how long you must wait to ask for variations but that would need to be answered by your FEO. in n ireland even a 12 ft ibs air rifle needs a firearms certificate thats why everyone in n ireland shoots fac air rifles as either is on ticket.shotties are all restricted to 3 shots or less. aah right...thanx VS Didn't know they were that strict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 hi monkey boots what part of the world are you in? i have been shooting nearly four years now i only applied for rimfire in february but i would think if you have a good reason for it you could get it.apparently when your fac comes it will state that you should nt shoot alone and must shoot with an experienced person.i think that lasts for 6 months.as for the rimfire its apparently easy to get one on at the minute thats why im on the case,have fun anyhow you could ask your local dealer for advice.who do you deal with over here? live up north antrim way will call with my local gundealer see what he advises who is your local dealer it is nt the gunshop in portglenone.im near antrim myself theres a new dealer whos just opened about 2 miles from me but hes only part time as he runs another business so his opening times vary the next main dealer nearest me would be burkes in coleraine but ive heard good reports about the shop in portglenone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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