Hendrix's rifle Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Can anyone recommend a stalking course to on? My feo said if I have something on paper they will take it more seriously than just putting in for a full bore. Dsc1 looks good but it's 4 days and there doesn't seem to be anywhere near me that does them on a regular basis. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Can anyone recommend a stalking course to on? My feo said if I have something on paper they will take it more seriously than just putting in for a full bore. Dsc1 looks good but it's 4 days and there doesn't seem to be anywhere near me that does them on a regular basis. Thanks Oh the joys of made up rules. You do not need it. I was made to go on a cf awareness course, i couldn't be bothered to argue it, but i didnt have to do the course by law etc. It's just each force makes it up as they go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Oh the joys of made up rules. You do not need it. I was made to go on a cf awareness course, i couldn't be bothered to argue it, but i didnt have to do the course by law etc. It's just each force makes it up as they go along. He said you don't need it and no where in licensing says you must have it but it will make it easier which I can't really argue with. Wouldn't mind doing it for myself either tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 get out with someone in the field bud. you will learn so much and enjoy it. new cf courses are a cheaper way than dsc 1. but there is a reason for that. the feo has to sign you off and this is there piece of mind that you are safe. which as adam said earlier is only down to their opinion. shot with alot of people over the years and it amazes me how many are deer stalkers and safe with a rifle after doing a 4 hour course but if it ticks the relevant boxes for you then we know the answer is yes. keep us updated mate and hope to see you with a beast on the ground soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 If you know your stuff (or are prepared to learn it) and you can shoot straight just go straight to assessment. Save 3 days and a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Is 4 days the norm now for dsc1? I thought u could do it in 2, know i done mine in 1 wknd yonks ago and thought that is/was the norm for most places now, . It is a handy ticket and will become more and more usefull/neccessary as time goes on so it is worth doing,u will learn a lot (althou if ur like me u might forget most of it that u don't need) BUT it does not make u a stalker/safe or anything else overnight the way some people believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Cheers for replies up to now, think il go for dsc1 then. I understand that little piece of paper doesn't make you a stalker. It's just something for the firearms licensing to make my application for a deer calibre go smoother and to try and learn a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Cheers for replies up to now, think il go for dsc1 then. I understand that little piece of paper doesn't make you a stalker. It's just something for the firearms licensing to make my application for a deer calibre go smoother and to try and learn a bit more! Depending on your location , I highly recommend Paul hill at corinium rifle range , he runs very informative and well structured courses of all types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 If you got land where there is Deer on it and got owner's permission to shoot them you don't need any course if you intend to go on paid stalks then you will need one of the courses to justify the deer calibre and probably in writing a receipt of a paid stalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 You're not necessarily going to need a course to get a deer legal calibre. I was granted .243 for paid stalks without it in Derbyshire. I had held a FAC for rimfire for about 4 years previous and before my break in shooting for 10 years previous to that which probably did help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 I did dsc1 lst year even though i have been shooting deer for many many years. why? because it will become law, BASC will push it, and then you are all going to have to do it to hold your license and then it becomes a free for all on how much is charged to do the course. thats one reason. other reason. even though i thought i new a fair bit about all the species i shoot, turned out a learnt a lot more. yes i could have just done the last day and may well have passed and saved money. but im so glad i did all of it. Paul Hill put up with old gobby here for the full course and was very professional in his approach. highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 I did dsc1 lst year even though i have been shooting deer for many many years. why? because it will become law Is this a fact or just your thoughts? I am looking at doing dsc1 so in no way am i being negative in asking this q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 More and more forces are asking for formal rifle awareness courses before initial grant this does not have to be DSC1 as there are a few option but DSC1 is the widest spread and best known of. It's also one of the longer ones as it teaches about deer as well as some shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Is this a fact or just your thoughts? I am looking at doing dsc1 so in no way am i being negative in asking this q. Thats been the line for many years now and i remember probably 5-6 years ago it was supposed to be only a couple of years before it would be a requirement so its not fact. I think it will be needed in the future but there is obviously i bit of scare mongering to try and get folk to keep the cash cow alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Is this a fact or just your thoughts? I am looking at doing dsc1 so in no way am i being negative in asking this q. it will happen, if not dsc then a shooting test of some sort, its like it already in places in Europe so it will only be a matter of time before more restrictions are added because of pressure from outside influencing forces. yes a cash cow of sorts at the moment but if and when something is added at a later date, then it will be a herd as a licence to print will start. i have said it for many years, no way would i do the dsc and no way i can see any benefit of any type. after doing the course. i can see a massive benefit, those that have sat in the class room with novice shooters will probably agree, something needs putting in place. Edited July 20, 2017 by activeviii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 it will happen, if not dsc then a shooting test of some sort, its like it already in places in Europe so it will only be a matter of time before more restrictions are added because of pressure from outside influencing forces. yes a cash cow of sorts at the moment but if and when something is added at a later date, then it will be a herd as a licence to print will start. i have said it for many years, no way would i do the dsc and no way i can see any benefit of any type. after doing the course. i can see a massive benefit, thought that have sat in the class room with novice shooters will probably agree, something needs putting in place. For interest what were the massive benefits you found in doing the course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 For interest what were the massive benefits you found in doing the course? lets just say that i think more training for some would be of benefit, those with some experience, that have done the course, will know where im coming from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Cheers gents, I'm going down the assessment only route as I don't have a great deal of time however I will be revising hard! September hopefully il be doing my dsc1 🖒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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