jordan Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 the local fire arms officers coming tommorow to check for my shotgun license etc whats he looking for exactly is it jsut to check im sane etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 He's gonna see if you are wearing a bandana and have a large collection of Rambo videos He'll see if you seem like a reasonable sort, look at where your cabinet is or may be located and maybe look at your security. He'll ask you about your firearms experience. He'll ask you why you want a cert. (although strictly speaking this is nowt to do with him - don't tell him that though!). 'tisn't the Spanish Inquisition, don't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sniper Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Jordan, A cup of tea always goes down well.........it's a good start. If you're flush...offer him a chocolate biscuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 ****** fresh out of biccys ill have to get down to the hsop in the mornin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Jordan, Good luck mate. Dont let the F team near him though :yp: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remytherussell Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Dont fall for the old trick. When he checks the gun cabinet and asks "where do you keep the keys" tell him you cannot tell him or anyone else that. He'll also need to know where you are going to shoot, so you might need a letter from the landowner. good luck RTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Tips..... Make sure that your cabinet is well bolted to a structural wall and out of site. (the officer who assessed me started raggin the livin **** out of mine to see if would budge) When questioned for your reasons for wanting a shotgun certiificiate..Don't tell him that you really really enjoy blasting pigeons and rabbits (even if this is true!!).........clay pigeon shooting, or vermin control is a much better answer! As another member quite rightly pointed out, if question about the cabinet keys, you and only you have the set, and know where the spare set is. I believe that there was a barister in recent years who left the keys with his elderly mother. When the FA Officer came to inspect the contents of this cabinet in his absence, his mother kindly showed them where the spare keys were!.... innocent enough...... the result...... one revoked license!!! Give them the name and address of the place where you wish to shoot, and a letter from the Landlowner ( mine took the letter, rang the landowner, and then turned up at his farm off spec, just to confirm that a blagg wasnt afoot!!) You may find that you will be questioned about what you hobbies are, what you do in your spare time, ..who your friends are (and possibly their names), Dont worry though, they are only trying the assess that you are genine. Good look mind...... I'm sure you'll be fine. Paul in North Lincs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 no worries lads from what ive heard he is a shooting man himslef and anyway i dont kno where the keys are as my dad has them and all the guns are on his license we will see how things go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 sorted 2-3 weeks ill get my cert then pigeons you watch your back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remytherussell Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Glad it all went well. Now you are treated like an adult, act like one...be responsible. The future for all of us is in your hands. RTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbuild Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Good man Jordan. Hope you have many years safe and fulfilling shooting ahead of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrie0 Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Well done Jordan you got the application through pretty fast for Gloucestershire , I reckon your ferrets are going to be eating well . have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Congratulations Jordan and many happy shooting days ahead. Out of interest, did he stick to questions that he is "allowed" to ask or did he go behond his authority and ask things like: Why do you want a certificate,Where do you intend to use your gun and have you got permission etc,etc? It is a well known fact that police forces are introducing their own laws and rules as they see fit and the more we accept this breach of their powers without complaining, the easier and sooner it will be for them to make it law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 It is a well known fact that police forces are introducing their own laws and rules as they see fit and the more we accept this breach of their powers without complaining, the easier and sooner it will be for them to make it law. Yup, what Ern said. The only thing is though, no-one wants to put their own interests in jepordy by opposing this authority creep. This is how it works - erosion of rights and liberties salami slice style by reducing groups to minorities. There is no smaller minority than an individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 well done jordan lad, hope you have plenty of years of safe and happy shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 nah he asked the usual whats my experience with shotguns etc over all he was a decent bloke who goes shooting himself so we sat and talked for about half an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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