dob Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 How many of u lot notify the police when you are going lamping ? We got stopped last week and due to us emailing the police beforehand it was just a formality. i got stopped many years ago on ground that we had permission on and on this occasion we had not notified them cos it was a last minute thing. The officer had the armed response unit on its way and it took over an hour to sort out.......lesson learnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I don't tell them can't see any reason to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 When I did a fair bit I always did, saved my time and theirs they just called me on my mobile if anyone reported it to check, helps sort out unwanted lamping (poaching) and rural crime the two seem to go hand in hand. Some just think they are being big brother checking up on them. Then called in when finished and then if unwanteds turned up after me they would know it was unlawful. Several ways to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I lamp on 2, 3 acre gardens which have houses in the near vicinity so i do inform the police in case someone wonders whats going on but on my other perms i dont bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 NAH, don't bother, just wait for ARV's to turn up and if they can find a helicopter from whoever has it at the time, that too. Then spend the next hour or so proving your innocence. Always the best course of action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 There's only one permission I let the police know when I lamp and that's only because it's next to a 24hour McDonald's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Nope; it's got absolutely nothing to do with them. I do however, always inform the landowner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Nope; it's got absolutely nothing to do with them. I do however, always inform the landowner. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 northumbria police are sending out advise leaflets with licences to try advise people to log in as it saves shooters and police hassle should someone report anything ,we log in on couple of permission as its a condition of shooting there ,takes couple of minutes one youve phoned once they have you details and just copy and paste between logs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Nope; it's got absolutely nothing to do with them. I do however, always inform the landowner. Yep, once you start it'll become mandatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 There's only one permission I let the police know when I lamp and that's only because it's next to a 24hour McDonald's Shooting those Big Macs that have gone feral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 How many of u lot notify the police when you are going lamping ? We got stopped last week and due to us emailing the police beforehand it was just a formality. i got stopped many years ago on ground that we had permission on and on this occasion we had not notified them cos it was a last minute thing. The officer had the armed response unit on its way and it took over an hour to sort out.......lesson learnt. Hi Dob Short answer is no. I'm just over the border in Sussex, a pal whose certificate is issued by Hampshire is adamant that he has to notify the police every time he goes out. I've given up discussing it. On the assumption here that your activity is legal and you are minding your own business on private property then why on earth should you be required to notify anyone? Heck when we go out (just on the border) half of Sussex and Hants can probably see us up on The Downs...the only bother we ever get is from Apaches and Chinooks wanting to land. No problem there just not during lambing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Never have done . Never will do .even if i was asked to do so i still wouldnt Unless it was to become law . As long as we all have permission were doing NOTHING wrong . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Heaven help us. If every shooter round here did so they would need to employ half the county as call handlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Heaven help us. If every shooter round here did so they would need to employ half the county as call handlers. One of those decisions that has to be based on where you are, where houses are, etc. I don't, but that's because I'm on open farmland in the middle of the countryside, with the nearest houses being half-mile or more away. However, I can see why others, in more built-up areas, do inform the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Nope; it's got absolutely nothing to do with them. I do however, always inform the landowner. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 One of those decisions that has to be based on where you are, where houses are, etc. I don't, but that's because I'm on open farmland in the middle of the countryside, with the nearest houses being half-mile or more away. However, I can see why others, in more built-up areas, do inform the police. This is probably the best answer, we don't most places but have the odd one where landowners have problems with ****** so lights at night and most of the neighbours call it in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I don't tell them can't see any reason to start +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 landowners have problems with ******... This is the reason we always inform the landowners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Only ever let the land owner know when I'm about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted October 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I am really surprised that the police don't collar u lot v often. We very often come across the boys in blue when we are lamping but we have a lot of poaching near us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm going out to drive my car tomorrow ! Do you think I ought to ring the police first as people have been known to drive stolen cars in my area ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I am really surprised that the police don't collar u lot v often. We very often come across the boys in blue when we are lamping but we have a lot of poaching near us. There is a lot of shooting in the area in which I live, and a bit of poaching does go on from time to time, but we've never been approached by the rozzers while lamping. I think it would be a full time job for them to attend if everyone who heard a shot or spotted a light phoned in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) who the hell lamps that's so 20th century NV and thermal have been invented so there is no need to lamp and I would never tell the police I am tonight on MY permission or land it is funny jumping out on the poachers who are lamping last Monday there were 6 blokes and nine dogs they wont be back as I had a quiet word and they then understood the error of there ways I informed them that lamping is so 1990s they wont be back -----EVER Edited October 31, 2015 by psycho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I don't tell them can't see any reason to start Nope; it's got absolutely nothing to do with them. I do however, always inform the landowner. Yep, once you start it'll become mandatory. Hi Dob Short answer is no. I'm just over the border in Sussex, a pal whose certificate is issued by Hampshire is adamant that he has to notify the police every time he goes out. I've given up discussing it. On the assumption here that your activity is legal and you are minding your own business on private property then why on earth should you be required to notify anyone? Heck when we go out (just on the border) half of Sussex and Hants can probably see us up on The Downs...the only bother we ever get is from Apaches and Chinooks wanting to land. No problem there just not during lambing! I have shot for many years and I have never had a problem with the law. The likelihood of plod coming out to see who is shining a light about in a field is pretty slim. They don't even come out for days to a burglary. Of course they want you to call in because you are doing their job for them and saving them money. Even if and when they might turn out they don't find anyone if you use the ground and just move away or go black for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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