MrUniverse Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Dear shooting enthusiasts, I have owned a shotgun certificate for 3 years now. Im a 21 yr old safe and genuine person. I have been airgunning since the age of 12 and i am an active supporter for shooting. Recently, about 3 weeks ago, i applied for my FAC. The ticket was for a .17hmr and a 22lr. the 17hmr was for daylight long range rabbit shooting and the .22lr is for night lamping as it is quieter. I am expecting a land check and itnerview with the FEO next week. I can only assume that the FAC itnerview is much more thorough that the SGC interview. Could anyone who hold an FAC please give me some advise and shed some light on what questions they may ask? also, what is involved in the Land check. is it jsut a walk around to ensure it is all safe? The land check is for a golf course. I have already got land that hass been passed for a .243 Im kinda nervous as i havent had many interviews. I jsut would like to know what to expect thats all, i dont want to be stutterring in nervousness! I bought a seperate cabient for the ammunition. But i am undeceided wether to have it ontop of my exisitng Shotgun cabinet where my rifles will be stored of whether it should be in a different room. All help is certainly appreciated! Thanks all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Relax! I know, easier said than done, but trust me you have little to worry about. The questions they will ask will not be too much more than for your shotgun, the main points that your licensing officer will be looking for are as follows: 1. Are you safe 2. Do you have good reason for wanting both calibres – they may well push you just to one if you cannot prove you have a good reason for both 3. Are you of temperate habits ( of course you are otherwise you would not have your shotgun licence!) 4. Have you got somewhere to use the rifles and is it safe for the calibre(s) you have asked for. As to the land check, yes it will be a walk round to see if it is safe for the calibre(s) requested, they will look for footpaths, houses, raods etc that could be in the line of fire, they may ask you to go round with them and ask you at various points if it would be safe to shoot from there – so you will need to know your land, what is on it and what is a safe back stop etc. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 It will be much the same as your SGC interview except that he will be expecting you to demonstrate consideration to backdrop and ricochet. As for an ammo safe I bought one of those digital safes from Homebase for £25 which bolts on top of your existing gun cabinet. Other than that - common sense prevails i.e. be polite, don't smoke etc, and always offer tea and hob-nobs. Good luck Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrUniverse Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Spot on!! thanks for the help. Really appreciated. Ill keep you posted on the developments. Im leaning more towards the 17hmr if i had to pick one of the two. However, i hope i get granted both. I bought a safe from b&q. Cost me £20, beats paying £60-80 for a brattensound one! Ill ensure i get some Hob Nobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.thesafeshop.co.uk/products/0701.html I will look to use one of these ! for my ammo i recon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrUniverse Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sonic, Since when did B&Q start doing steel cabinets 50'' long?? I have a 4/5 full gun steel cabinet. The seperate ammo safe is an Anthracite steel key locking safe with a double bitted key and anti-jamming bar all the way around. There's a few folk on here that use the digital safes as there ammo storage!!! In my opinion, they are not reccommended as the digi ones have a facility where you can reset the pin if you forget it. So one quick punch with a screwdriver and its open. Simialr to the ways they break into cars with central locking. I even bet a glass of water over the electric pad would open it. Im sure there will be no problem with the ammo safe. I never got asked any questions inregards to the make/standard etc of my shotgun cabinet. All he did was give it a good old nudge and approved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrUniverse Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Salop sniper, thats the exact same ammo cabinet i have, but in a different colour! Perfect for the job mate, heavy duty too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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