Jaminzx7r Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Probably being a little hasty but was wondering what criteria need to be met to obtain an "open" ticket. Only just had my first FAC granted, however, have been a sgc holder for 5 years and been 0.22LR shooting for rabbits mentored by a FAC holder on and off for about 3 years. Was thinking of leaving it a couple of months and applying for a "open" 0.17HMR. I have heard people say that the 0.17HMR is, for want of a better word, easy to get granted due to less prone to ricochets etc. wondered what peoples experiences were?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 an open ticket comes with experience, not a caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 FLO's not keen on giving 'open' status to a new FAC unless you have taken and passed DSC level 1, bizzare I know but there you go. By all means give it a go but you will still need to have written authority over land and they will probably have to clear it if it isn't already Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I asked my FEO when he did my land checks last week. He said Glos police like 3 YEARS of experience before open is granted! Something tells me he's going to have a lot of phone calls! How can they put a time on it, I'd have thought rounds fired would be better? I know people with open certs that only shoot +/-150 rounds a year, I'll be letting that many go per month, if not per week sometimes. That should count for something surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 it works some times the more rounds you put though your gun the better chance of open ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhunter26 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 hi i was always under the impression that you had to have your fac for atleast 3 years before you could have it opened i dont know for sure but im just having mine opened with any luck, ive had mine now for 5 years and have dsc1 so shouldnt be a problem hopfuly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 hi i was always under the impression that you had to have your fac for atleast 3 years before you could have it opened i dont know for sure but im just having mine opened with any luck, ive had mine now for 5 years and have dsc1 so shouldnt be a problem hopfuly there is no time limit on it. its at the chief of polices discretion. if you can give him a good reason he can grant an open ticket after 2 weeks if he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakker01 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 its all in the wording, if you word it right........ hint hint, who knows !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE HMR Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I think with a good reason you could get an open ticket, you just need that 'good reason' first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 5 years where i am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 It depends entirely on the force area you live in and how you're firearms licensing dept 'interprets' the guidelines, in some areas the issue of 'open' tickets is the norm, others want you to wait months, years or have a mentor they are all different!! I was issued an 'open' FAC on first application for .22LR and .17HMR and have had a variation for .223 approved and passed after 4 months from the original issue, and I know a lot of shooters that have had the same or more substantial calibres approved and cleared on 'open' tickets, also first time applicants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilDot Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 My flo (who is believed to give nothing away and be as tight as ####s) advised me that i could be suitable for an open ticket, when he granted me my 7mm! However he knew how many rounds i waste, and that i am sensible! ! ! !! so i was then granted open for my rimmies. I will wait untill renewal before asking for open on my centrefires! It should come down to how you come across and how much shooting you do! not time served! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Home office guidelines say 3 years but if you can justify it the individual forces may grant one in less time. If you can show that you are shooting a lot and getting lots of experience then it should speed things up. Write a nice letter and see how you get on. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I was told 'on renewall' which is probably where the '3 year' quote comes from back in the day when they were every 3 years? Mine was opened up after about a year. I called my FEO, had a chat with him, and then sent a nice letter to HQ along with my FAC, got it back opened up a couple of days later. It's all been said before, you need experience (not plinking) and good reason - then you should be all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Probably being a little hasty but was wondering what criteria need to be met to obtain an "open" ticket. Only just had my first FAC granted, however, have been a sgc holder for 5 years and been 0.22LR shooting for rabbits mentored by a FAC holder on and off for about 3 years. Was thinking of leaving it a couple of months and applying for a "open" 0.17HMR. I have heard people say that the 0.17HMR is, for want of a better word, easy to get granted due to less prone to ricochets etc. wondered what peoples experiences were?? Out of curiosity - does your HQ officially authorise your mentor to allow you to shoot his gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) I am a dork. Edited January 24, 2008 by markbivvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sorry - I should have said that was a question for Jaminzx7r Mark - thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 ooops sorry dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 No worries Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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