flyeruk Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I looking into the possibility of getting a s1 shotgun for general vermin control. I know this has been discussed before,but looking for some more up to date info. I have my sgc and fac What are the latest thoughts on getting one and possibilities? I'm in the Devon and cornwall area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 54 minutes ago, flyeruk said: I looking into the possibility of getting a s1 shotgun for general vermin control. I know this has been discussed before,but looking for some more up to date info. I have my sgc and fac What are the latest thoughts on getting one and possibilities? I'm in the Devon and cornwall area When I applied for my section 1, I was advised by my FEO to state 'Crop Protection'. I did this and had no problem getting it. Initially, I was restricted to birds only, which I didn't mind, but it's now been 'opened' but it's now AOLQ. I use an Escort Magnum 8 shot which is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: When I applied for my section 1, I was advised by my FEO to state 'Crop Protection'. I did this and had no problem getting it. Initially, I was restricted to birds only, which I didn't mind, but it's now been 'opened' but it's now AOLQ. I use an Escort Magnum 8 shot which is excellent. When you apply, do you have to specify say pump or auto, or how many shot it will hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: When you apply, do you have to specify say pump or auto, or how many shot it will hold? No. Just what gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, walshie said: No. Just what gauge. As above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca72 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I put in a variation for 1 just over a year ago. Just put 12 bore multi shot shotgun. Reason was general vermin control. Now got a Browning Maxus Max 5 camo which is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 49 minutes ago, walshie said: No. Just what gauge. 42 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: As above. Wonderful, thank you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 when i had 5 shot shotguns i never used all 5 shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyeruk Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 That's great,thanks for the replies. So,just put General vermin control and crop protection should do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I made all manner of excuses why I ‘needed’ a S1 shotgun when I first applied many years ago, and was turned down. It was my FEO and licensing authority which told me how to apply, and that my ‘good reason’ should be ‘ for use within the terms and conditions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1980 whenever’ ( can’t recall the exact year of the act ) and lo and behold it was granted. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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