Gaining permission

[claypop]

Now thinking of applying for FAC for bunnies. Field of approx 20 acres back onto my house with no near properties. Question is is this suitable for .22 rf rifles & good reason? Totally flat land (the Fens) & farmer will give me written permission so is it worth an application?

Have a SGC passed with no problems - not that that's relevant at all...

Edited January 6, 2008 by claypop

[loopy bunny blaster]

fac air rifle i'd say if you dont need it for any fox's

 

you get the advantage of being able to shoot into tree's aswel

[claypop]

fac air rifle i'd say if you dont need it for any fox's

 

you get the advantage of being able to shoot into tree's aswel

 

Well I keep chickens & had 5 eaten recently (same morning) - now fitted an autodoor but would be nice to up the calibre - suppose I could get close & use 12g No.1 shot.....thinking that's what FAO would suggest...

Edited January 6, 2008 by claypop

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Flat land can be turned into perfectly shootable land using a high seat

[codling99]

Flat land can be turned into perfectly shootable land using a high seat

 

ask about it ya best bet,mention a high seat,or they wont give it on flat land of that size in mho.

good luck

[claypop]

Flat land can be turned into perfectly shootable land using a high seat

 

ask about it ya best bet,mention a high seat,or they wont give it on flat land of that size in mho.

good luck

 

Ok I did not realise flat land would be more of an issue....what does a high seat consist of, ie how high etc

 

Thanks

[codling99]

well basically ,cos of distance that a fac could travel,a suitable backstop is needed,and on flat ground you havent got much of a backstop as i see it,fac air maybe an option,but rimfire s especially .22 are very prone to rickocheas (spelling).17 hmr a bit better ,but only way of finding out is to have ground checked by police really. high seat will give you the downward angle ,but need to get the seat and convince plod that you will use it .

if you get your ticket ,on other land,and wait a while,and get an open ticket ,you can ***** the land your self then,but obviouslly you need to be sure of a safe shot,nothing worth risking your ticket for a rabbit

Edited January 6, 2008 by codling99

[claypop]

well basically ,cos of distance that a fac could travel,a suitable backstop is needed,and on flat ground you havent got much of a backstop as i see it,fac air maybe an option,but rimfire s especially .22 are very prone to rickocheas (spelling).17 hmr a bit better ,but only way of finding out is to have ground checked by police really. high seat will give you the downward angle ,but need to get the seat and convince plod that you will use it .

if you get your ticket ,on other land,and wait a while,and get an open ticket ,you can ***** the land your self then,but obviouslly you need to be sure of a safe shot,nothing worth risking your ticket for a rabbit

ok Codling thanks for the advice - not keen on buying a seat before a grant so I think I'll have a word with my FAO to see where the land lies - so to speak!

[codling99]

imho,that d be your best bet,be silly to assume and spend ,then get turned down,i had a farm turned down over 500 acres,on a side of a bank loads of safe shots available,but they said there was a bridle path through middle of a farm which locals use regular,and because farm is over looking the village ?? ,could have argued it out ,but thought better of it .funny old thing the police ,

Edited January 6, 2008 by codling99

[auto culto]

i would personally ask someone from the site with a fac to come round and have a look at your ground and give you there opinion of safe areas etc. That way when the Flo comes round at least you can talk the talk a bit and point out the safety issues instead of umming and arhing. He will be assessing your ability to show common sense as much as assessing the ground Any any surrounding ground issues, so you must be able show that you have had a good safety knowledge

Edited January 6, 2008 by auto culto