benlancs Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 Hi guys just want to say nice forum you have here Need some help please if you can, and have the time please Ok here goes I'm waiting on my shotgun licence, but i had a letter saying dew to the current virus, they are not allowed to visit to talk about the gun safe etc with me Been waiting ages (form / gp all done just waiting on the police (lancs) So i thought wile i'm waiting can i still buy a shotgun from my local gun club and keep it at my gun club ? If yes, would you think there is a fee to keep it there or would that be free ? And the main point really, if i did buy a shotgun would i still need a instructor with me wile we shoot ? as this is where the cost is About myself, been shooting on and off for a few years now and since the kids are about to leave school soon, they are safe to leave home wile me and the wife can get back to what we love, hence after so long decided to go for the licence Thanks for you time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Welcome to Pigeon Watch. Not sure many places will sell you a gun without a SGC. You will just have to wait for your SGC but in the mean time see if any of your local clubs have loan guns and what they will want from you to have access to one. I strongly suspect you would have to have several lessons at a ground before they get to know you and trust you. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 I can't see anyone selling you a gun if they want to keep their SGC or RFD. Even your post could draw unwanted attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Its my belief you can pay a deposit on a gun, but to own one without a SGC would put you and the seller outside the law. As for shooting, I'm sure you need to be accompanied by a holder of a SGC to shoot otherwise again wrong side of the law. A holder of a SGC does not need to be an instructor or coach but must be with you. Sorry to be negative, but you don't want to loose your licence before you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlancs Posted January 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks guys i'l just wait, i'm sure it will be sorted by the better weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 If you local club has a gun for sale that suits your requirements you could secure it with a deposit so its withdrawn from sale. As for shooting on your own, not allowed without a sgc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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