welshruger Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I have just spoken to my FAO about an open firearms licence and he said I need to write a letter to the firearms department, my question is has anyone written a letter and what was the content/wording of the letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 ive just applied for an open ticket,all i put was i thought after 2 and half years i think i am capable of accessing my own land,and that ive shot over 200 centre fire and 2000 rimfire rounds aswell as having 6 months experiance with a mentor.just depends on how long youve had ticket,how many rounds you shot,experiance,and what force your with,**** or bust mate ,go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 What is your 'good reason' for wanting one? All you need to do is put that into nice words and that should be fine, but like most things firearms it seems to vary from area to area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I sent off for mine yesterday, putting in the letter pretty much the same as codling and got a phone call off the feo this morning saying it was approved! Top marks Derbyshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshruger Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I sent off for mine yesterday, putting in the letter pretty much the same as codling and got a phone call off the feo this morning saying it was approved! Top marks Derbyshire. How long have you has your FAC for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 nicked my avator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I sent off for mine yesterday, putting in the letter pretty much the same as codling and got a phone call off the feo this morning saying it was approved! Top marks Derbyshire. How long have you has your FAC for? About 3 years, have had .22 for a while but havent really used it much untill this year, probably less than 1000 rounds through it, only had the .223 for a couple of months, but pointed out in the letter that 100 safe shots a year is better than 1000 unsafe ones. Got the avatar free with some email software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleabag Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 nicked my avator gotta watch that lot from the midlands mate nick anything not tied down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I got all my tools nicked from a job in Leicester, so you should know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 and if it is they will come back with a knife and untie it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGun1 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 A friend of mine who is an officer from a firearms department sugested that if the letter to the office pointed out that you had been offered payment from farmers for pest control, and you had missed out on opertunitys to earn money because of the time scale/hassle of getting land checks then they are obliged to give you an open ticket. Worked for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleabag Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I got all my tools nicked from a job in Leicester, so you should know! was it a cordless drill and a nail gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshruger Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Well its just go into the envelope with my FAC, so I will keep you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I owned a 22lr for 3yrs i think then applied for a 243, but any way, I had, had my 22lr for 3yrs then renewed my FAC and added 243, for fox and deer, my FEO wanted me to do DSC1 and go on a stalk wth a stalker designated as my mentor, but the intresting thing is my FEO said after a renewal of after owning a 22lr or something for 4yrs it cmes back opened. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshruger Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Just had a phone call form the FAO he is coming to discuss my application on Wednesday, anyone have an idea of the questions they ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 A friend of mine who is an officer from a firearms department sugested that if the letter to the office pointed out that you had been offered payment from farmers for pest control, and you had missed out on opertunitys to earn money because of the time scale/hassle of getting land checks then they are obliged to give you an open ticket. Worked for me! I think thats very interesting if it worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshruger Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Well the FAO called today not my usual one, sat down and had a chat, told me that they usually open our licence after three years. Asked about the amount of ammo I have fired and where and said there would be no problems in opening my licence. He even said that S. Wales Firearms Dept. were quiet. A thumbs up to S. Wales Firearms’ Dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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