s6boy Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi guys have got my shootgun licence interview on thursday would love to know if there is anything i should know, i live in essex as u may have gussed, my interveiw is with paul quniton anything i should know what he likes to drink lol. Also how long is it after the interview that the licence come through. Thanx guys cant wait to get a few more pigeons for the table. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi guys have got my shootgun licence interview on thursday would love to know if there is anything i should know, i live in essex as u may have gussed, my interveiw is with paul quniton anything i should know what he likes to drink lol.Also how long is it after the interview that the licence come through. Thanx guys cant wait to get a few more pigeons for the table. Matt well i would ask him that all he wants to know is that your not a compleat nutter and you are safe to have a gun dont worry you will be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 going to bribe him with drink, get him drunk then ask if you got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 There wont be any trick questions.....All they are looking for is that you come across well balanced, ie not a nutter! Things like why you want a shot gun (obviously you dont say money's tight and you thought a shot gun would help in a career change ) Where you intend to use it and what type of shooting you are looking to do?..... if you're not already a member of a clay shooting club it would help your cause to join one, if only to show them you are serious about shooting the rest will just be general chit chat to get an idea how stable you are All the best mate ( if you got this far it's in the bag, no probs ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie1606 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Just be yourself. Try and relax, as already said he won't try and catch you out. He will check where you intend keeping your gun and it is suitably fixed to a wall ect. and generally making sure you are suitable to hold a licence. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 When asked why I wanted a SGC I told him I want my own gun for clayshooting. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 When asked why I wanted a SGC I told him I want my own gun for clayshooting. LB When in reality you needed one quickly for the Barclay's job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6boy Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanx guys feel better about it now, prob wont tell him i want one for a bank job. I have about 300 acers and the local clay shoot is at the end of my garden(no really good thing i like shooting)So should be ok on that front. Will let u all know how i get on. Then is the easy bit choseing a gun Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 With your need for a gun and assuming you've got a clean record you will get it. Even if you've been bad in the past they can be reasonable about it. Some medical issues can go against you, mainly stress/depression issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Tea & Chocolate Hob Nobs, and just be yourself (only if you are NOT completely barking!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 The FEO who did my visit really took note that I had had clayshooting lessons and was familiar with the tutors.Also that I had been swotting up on safety and legal issues from the BASC SG handbook. Good luck,you,ll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Have a few rolled up twenties just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6boy Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanx for the help but i would also like to know how long after will the licence come through. Am hopeing to get a semi-auto and a mossberg .410. Any other guns i should think about Thanx Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 How long? depends on which constabulary, usually a week or 2 Shot gun choice seems fine, no point in having to many guns of differing fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6boy Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 yea was looking for somthing for all round use and something to go lamping with as i do a lot of that with my air riffles. It is essex police, a week or two sounds great just in time for the clay meet at the end of me garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6boy Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 hi guys all went really well he was a nice guy with loads of helpful tips and advice, even asked about the deer in the land behind my house as he has just been given the ok to shoot them. Have been to my local gun shop to sort guns. My gun dealer is coming for some clay practice when i get them, how cool is that. So all round a good day. Thanx for all the help. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole890 Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 congrats mate get out there and enjoy yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg_1969 Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Thanx for the help but i would also like to know how long after will the licence come through.Am hopeing to get a semi-auto and a mossberg .410. Any other guns i should think about Thanx Matt I live in Essex and my licence took about 4-5 weeks after the visit, but then I had the visit 2 weeks after putting my application in Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Paul 223, A WEEK OR TWO?? Obviously you don't live in West Mercia. When I applied for my certificate I didn't need to shave.Now I have a beard.So much for Computer Technology speeding up the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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