Boomstick Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hello there! Although I have been airgunning and rifle shooting since my youth, I have only recently got into clay pigeon and as such this is the first time i have applied for my SGC. Also I am a brand spanking new member of pigeon watch! Didn't even know such a thing existed until a day ago! Anyway, I'm here asking for a bit of guidance... I am meeting with the chap from the local firearms dept. on wednesday in regard to getting my SGC. I have already securely fitted my brattonsound RL5+ to a load bearing brick wall in a large cupboard (ie. hidden from view). As far as i can see though there may be a problem in that i share my flat with 2 other people. They have no criminal record and no mental health issues etc. Will this be a problem? If so how can i rectify it? And what do i say to the bloke? Also just wondering if i he will ask me any questions that I should know the answers to? Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 to PW. You won't have a problem with the other people in your flat as long as you don't let them know where the keys to your cabinet are. As for the FEO, just relax and be yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 There may be a few things that you may be asked. One is where you will 'hide' the keys to the cabinet. Only you should know where they are kept. A good place would be in a small digital lock safe that you can pick up for around £25. This can be bolted to a floor, or, like mine, into the wall and through the top of my cabilnet. I use mine for my rifle ammunition. I can't see you being refused though. Good luck, and welcome to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks for the advice guys! So I'm not going to get grilled on precise safety distances or any of that jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you've got an FAC you'll have no problems getting your SGC, its like cutting it off the back of a cornflakes packet by comparison The only 3 questions my FEO asked me were; Have you shot a shotgun before? Are you shooting clays or game? What shotgun are you thinking about getting?! Application in on the Saturday, interview on Tuesday, SGC on the mat the following Wednesday Hope it goes well! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 LOL that sounds ideal Sorry though, to clarify, I don't have an FAC - all my rifle shooting has been done with other people who do have FAC or during my CCF days etc. So i have the experience but no certification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhiannonBW Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I had my interview last week, and having read some stuff on the boards, I revised distances, etc. before he arrived. As it turned out, there was no need. He asked me about something that had been put incorrectly into the police records (I think the police had been called to the house up the road, and it had been listed as our house. I had no idea who the person was who the police were supposed to have 'arrested' at our house, obviously a mistake on their files! Scary huh?!) He checked the safe was secure, asked me how long I'd been shooting, how many lessons, how often I go - he knew my Shooting Club so I think that helped as he seemed to have a good opinion of them. I'd listed the shotgun I have already though technically I can't 'own' it until it's transferred to my SGC. He also checked who else lived at the house, but no further comments. And I asked him about where to keep the spare safe keys and he advised to get a small key safe with a combination lock. He also reminded me of the rules about owning shotguns and transferring them, how to keep the gun safe when travelling, what to do if I moved house, etc. No questions about who I was shooting with, where I planned on shooting (even though I did mention game and pest shooting as areas I was interested in), and no technical questions about shot distances. Good luck - the West Midlands chaps are really helpful. Hopefully your Area Force are similar. Rhiannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks mate, appreciate the advice. I hope it goes as smoothly as yours did! TBH I can't see that it won't! I know that I am safe, my gun safe is fitted tight, my housemates aren't naughty or mad, etc So touch wood, I'll soon be touching the wood on my stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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