kieran Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 i have been shooting a few years now and now am wanting to move up to a fire arm instead of air. have looked into shot guns but dont really interest me that much. i was just wondering how hard it is to obtain one. any infromation would be great as dont realy have too much of an idea. obviously too early as not even started to get licence but beginner rifles etc. kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 So you want a Shotgun Licence or a Firearms licence? Shotgun licence is easy to get if you are a sensible chap with no history of violance and burgleries etc or you are or recently suffered from depression. Firearms licence Im not sure on but I think you have to tell the plod where you plan to shoot and they go check it out to make sure its safe like backdrop etc, what rifles and ammunition you gonna use. Im sure someone else will tell you more on here. And also you need a Shotgun/ rifle cabinet for safe keeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 i want to get a firearms licence am not to keen on shotguns am more into rifles and as for gun and ammo a little help on that would be appreciated what is the sort of cost and good starting rifle etc!!! like am not pro but would be going rabbit and foxing. any help with things like this would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=52433 a link to an earlier thread hope it helps guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 thanks for the advice lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Fill in your profile buddy. If someone's local to you they may be able to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beds Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi There, I have just recently just got both my shotgun and Firearms ticket so i hope this helps. I found that the accuracy of the paperwork, the more land you get the guns on, and the people that give you a reference helps a great deal. The higher up your referees are in the local comunity the better. I got two directors of companies I have known for some years to do mine, one of which had a shotgun licence, which also helps. The more information you can give your local firemans officer the better. The better the reference the better, dont just let them put " i have known fred blogss for 10 years and he is of a sound mind..put things like he has known you for 10 years and you have been shooting an airifle on a farm for however long etc. if you have anything to do with health & safety put that in too. One of the directors put in mine about my family, number of kids etc, loving family etc. length of being married etc. Gun Cabinet is good enough for the weapons you want to use etc and fastened very well to the wall. You and you only are only to know where the keys are stored/kept. If anybody else knows, techincally if they know, they also have access to a firearms which they can go to prison. My local firearms officer could not have been more helpful and on my first ticket I got the following. FAC air rifle moderated, .22 rimfire moderator, .17 bolt action moderator, & a .223 bolt action & moderator, including my shotgun ticket. I must have done something right! I also found that on the visit the more you knew about health & safety with regard when using a gun the better, safe distances, range, what to and not to do with a gun, public footpaths on the land you have, the more homework you do the better. I hope this helps you good luck & happy hunting, I'm having a great time now.. Regards Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 When i initially applied for a firearms licence i was visited by the feo and a chat which convinced me to apply for a sgc at the same time (co-terminous) even though i hadnt much interest in shotties. Im so glad i did as im now a very keen 'hide' shooter and bagging a few crows/pidgeons with a shottie makes a nice change from rifle shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 thanks for your time to answer my questions. relly appreciated. i am always reading up on safe distances, handling etc. maybe applying for a shot gun first would be a great deal of help then maybe a fac later what you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESS Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi there, my local firearms chap, said he would have no hesitation in giving me a FAC, he would have to ring / speak to the land owners on land you work etc..... he also said beforehand that "if i had booked a stalking holiday this yr in the scottish highlands etc.........he would grant it. I have recently renewed SGC after moving to a new house and had never come accross this officer before, a lot has to be said on your attitude and the knowledge you have........ as previously mentioned. Hope everything works out mate. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo57 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Up our way getting a Shotgun Certificate is easy. The plods just want to know that you don't drink, have not any convictions and do not suffer from depression or beat your wife. So long as you have a good security system they don't demand to know where you will use the shotgun although they do chance their arm and ask the question. For rifles they ask a lot more questions. You have to have an identified use for each calibre you want and have writtent permission to use it, either from a landowner or a sporting agent. They also check out the land for suitability. But if you have a genuine need and are not a loony or a criminal, then you should not have any real problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 where abouts is your area? and to be hounest i have only just moved up here but if you take a 10 min drive out there is a lot of open fields etc. not too much woodland as such but is all from a higher point shooting down so this is a relatively good position as a back stop (shooting to ground) i hopefully will be going out and around the farmers in the next couple of weeks any idvice on how to help with getting land. THANKS FOR ALL THE TIME SPENT ON THE ABOVE REPLIES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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