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Gents,

 

Anyone have any ideas on the worth of blank firing pistols for gundog training ?

 

My GSP is OK with .410 and now 12g, but it's not always practical to take

a shotgun when we do our daily training.

 

I saw them in use during the gundog demonstrations at Shugborough on Saturday

and it got me thinking.

 

Are there any laws/rules/regulations relating to their use ?

 

Any advice much appreciated.

 

Cheers,

Browning

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Guest Mr Pieman

Some pistols will reqiuire a FAC. I have a feeling that some can be used without a licence but the place you look to buy one from should be able to tell you - or your local Firearms Licencing Officer :lol: .

 

Some of our gundog specialists should have a clearer picture :lol: . If no joy, try giving BASC or a similar organisation a call.

 

Cheers :thumbs:

 

PP

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Hi Browning

 

You do not require a certificate for a starting pistol unless you are starting races at an athletics meeeting where they use larger weapons . As for the training I use one to train my dogs. The .22 long cartridge gives quite a crack slightly different to a shotgun so bear that in mind because it can spook some dogs. The .22 short is a bit louder than a cap gun. I've never had a problem with either. Once I've got them accustomed to gunfire I tend not to bother with either if I'm training. It's a handy little item and worth getting hold of one.

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They are a good thing to have, you can buy them for as little as £12 but if you want a good 1 they go up to around £35 for a good one, but you can pay more but it is not worth it as you might drop it in a field, I am quite sure that you do not need to have any licence for a starting pistol or a dummy launcher. As I see it they are a very good thing to have. also i have seen at some game fairs blanks for 12g that could be a good thing to use.

 

 

 

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Try www.turnerrichards.co.uk or tel 0121 3595577 £25.00. I own a Webly and Scott sports starting pistol, is does two calibers .22 and .32 center fire. The .32 are bloody loud. Cant tell you what it cost as it was my fathers before i got it and ive had it 25 years. If you have a local clay pigeon club near you, chuck the dog in the motor and pull up about 500 yards or so away and open the window of the motor. When the dog is settled with it drive up a little closer, may take a couple of weeks or so, dont hurry it. This way you can be with the dog and calm it if need be. If you use a gun/ pistol etc its better there are two people the first couple of times round as one can fire the gun 100 or more yards away and the trainer can stay with the dog again to calm it. As the dog settles bring the gun closer. You probubly know all this anyway but have a look at the web site.

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