Glenlivet Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 You can never tell with FEOs. Mine wasn`t happy that when I was at work there was no one in the house and the guns would be unattended. It didn`t matter that the guns were locked up. A completely ridiculous thing to say imo. If he doesn`t ask don`t volunteer the information and if he does you have two choices. Either tell him your arrangements or tell him that you don`t feel it has any relevance to you being issued an SGC as you will be the only one with access to the cabinet. If you feel he`s pressuring you then tell him you would like to discuss it with your BaSC representative first. My FEO wasn't thrilled at the idea of my elderly father being in the house while I was working in Italy. He considered it possible that he might angle grind the door and shoot someone in a senior moment. Those of us who advise caution are not necessarily stupid...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 My FEO wasn't thrilled at the idea of my elderly father being in the house while I was working in Italy. He considered it possible that he might angle grind the door and shoot someone in a senior moment. Those of us who advise caution are not necessarily stupid...... That would be quite a senior moment. I never said it was stupid, I said it was ridiculous. It doesn`t matter if you`re single or married, at some point the guns will be left in the house unattended. That`s why we have cabinets. I didn`t take any issue when he insisted on extra security on my windows. I did however object when he wanted me to store my guns elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) That would be quite a senior moment. I never said it was stupid, I said it was ridiculous. It doesn`t matter if you`re single or married, at some point the guns will be left in the house unattended. That`s why we have cabinets. I didn`t take any issue when he insisted on extra security on my windows. I did however object when he wanted me to store my guns elsewhere. Sorry, didn't make it clear I was agreeing with you. Some FEOs see things in a way that can be unexpected. IMHO better to err on the side of caution when non- family access to house keys is concerned. Edited February 10, 2016 by Glenlivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Sorry, didn't make it clear I was agreeing with you. Some FEOs see things in a way that can be unexpected. IMHO better to err on the side of caution when non- family access to house keys is concerned. Ah np Glenlivet. It wasn`t really clear (at least not to me) and as my only encounter with an FEO was a less than pleasant experience I may be slightly prone to "going off on one" when I talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 My FEO wasn't thrilled at the idea of my elderly father being in the house while I was working in Italy. He considered it possible that he might angle grind the door and shoot someone in a senior moment. Those of us who advise caution are not necessarily stupid...... No, but perhaps your FEO is by making such a suggestion. I would have been quite annoyed at that suggestion in the same circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 No, but perhaps your FEO is by making such a suggestion. I would have been quite annoyed at that suggestion in the same circumstances. Politely argued my corner, pointed out that in 30+ years of having a license neither me or my father had shot or caused to be shot anyone. Licence dropped on doormat 3 days later..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't volunteer any information i wasint asked for. Edited February 10, 2016 by ordnance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I wouldn't think they'd be too pleased with that arrangement. I don't see a problem in terms of your FAC although I guess you will have shotgun shells that aren't locked away, I don't know if that might be a problem. But I am surprised you are comfortable with your neighbours having keys to your house! Each to their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I don't see a problem in terms of your FAC although I guess you will have shotgun shells that aren't locked away, I don't know if that might be a problem. But I am surprised you are comfortable with your neighbours having keys to your house! Each to their own Depends where in the country you are, doesn't it. Buze is in Powys, which has one of the lowest crime rates in the country, and (I think) one of the highest on various happiness / quality of life indexes. I'n in rural North Wales, know everyone that lives within about a mile of me, if not by name, then definitely by car. We all keep an eye out on a house if someone is away, or help out (I was looking after someone's horse last weekend). My wife's family couldn't find the house keys when her grandfather went into hospital (about 10 years ago). So a few days later, when he was feeling a bit better, they asked him where they were. "Keys ? I lost them 30 years ago !", was the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I don't see a problem in terms of your FAC although I guess you will have shotgun shells that aren't locked away, I don't know if that might be a problem.Why on earth would it be a problem ?!?!? I don't remember being asked anything about keys for the house or otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 What complicated lives some of you do weave for your selves. Keep it simple. Answer the questions and make him/her a cup of tea. Say thank you when he/she leaves. North Suffolk seems to be in step with North Wales robbiep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 What complicated lives some of you do weave for your selves. Keep it simple. Answer the questions and make him/her a cup of tea. Say thank you when he/she leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Depends where in the country you are, doesn't it. Buze is in Powys, which has one of the lowest crime rates in the country, and (I think) one of the highest on various happiness / quality of life indexes. I'n in rural North Wales, know everyone that lives within about a mile of me, if not by name, then definitely by car. We all keep an eye out on a house if someone is away, or help out (I was looking after someone's horse last weekend). My wife's family couldn't find the house keys when her grandfather went into hospital (about 10 years ago). So a few days later, when he was feeling a bit better, they asked him where they were. "Keys ? I lost them 30 years ago !", was the reply. That! All the people around look for each others, it's a very small close knit community; for example the church caretaker lives in the house next door and often leaves a traffic cone in front of our house when he knows we come back at night, so we can park there instead of down the road. As a return I pay the local pub for his weekly 1/2 Guinness! That's that kind of neighborhood. It ALSO looked a bit strange when we moved in here, coming from the south, but now it feels perfectly normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Intrigued as to why you think that? First layer of your security breached? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Only answer questions he asks,do not volunteer any information,loose lips sink ships, and all that BB Edited February 11, 2016 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 First layer of your security breached? So I take it you don't allow any family or friends to visit and stay over, as that would mean the first layer of your security is breached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Ye Gods - And they let them carry guns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Ye Gods - And they let them carry guns... Post of the year And they are permitted to vote, Lord help us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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