adam-sidelock15 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 hi, just about to apply for my shotgun certificate. i was just wondering when you get to 15 and you have a shotgun certificate does it give you permission to go around with out being supervised thanks adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hold on there young fella someone with more knowledge shall be coming about shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 How old are you atm mate ? It would help if you fill in your profile As I am aware mate NO at the age of 15 you can not go around unsupervised. You should be constantly supervised by someone over the age of 21 I believe. Im not 100% sure if this person has to have a SGC, I don't think they do, so say your dad didn't have his SGC, he could still supervise you and take you out to say some pigeon shooting down the local farm. Although I did mention im not 100% sure on this. My apologies mate, I didn't bother getting my SGC and FAC until I was over 18 But do not fear, as Lee has said, im sure there's plenty of helpful people here who will soon come along and help. Its 12AM here atm What time is it overe there Lee ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Under 14 years old CAN: Hold a shotgun certificate CANNOT: Hold a firearm certificate CANNOT: (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Purchase or hire shotguns until 17 years old OR Receive a gift of a shotgun until 15 years old Under 15 years old CAN: Hold a shotgun certificate AND Hold a firearm certificate CAN: (If authorised by the relevant certificate) Receive a gift of a Section 1 firearm from the age of 14 years old CANNOT: (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Purchase or hire a shotgun until 17 years old Purchase or hire a firearm until 17 years old Receive a gift of a shotgun until 15 years old Have an assembled shotgun unless supervised by a shotgun certificate holder over 21 years old OR Have an uncovered / unsecured shotgun until 15 years old Under 17 years old[b/] CAN: Hold a shotgun certificate AND Hold a firearm certificate CAN: (If authorised by the relevant certificate) Receive a gift of a shotgun from the age of 15 years Receive a gift of a firearm from the age of 14 years Possess a shotgun if covered and secured from the age of 15 years CANNOT: (Even if the holder of a relevant certificate) Purchase or hire shotguns until 17 years old Purchase or hire firearms until 17 years old So yeah, I guess you can, as you're over 15 years of age. Edited March 4, 2009 by Bleeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Basically if you're under 15, you can have a SGC, but you cannot hold an assembled shotgun whilst unaccompanied. Once you're 15, you're ok. Just make sure you've read up on your shooting etc. Here's a link to the bible of shooting. Edited March 4, 2009 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfox Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) im quite lucky here, im nearly 17 and have just applied for my FAC, hoping for it back in a couple of weeks, i already own a sgc and am always out with it, i dont act the maggot when im out so it keeps everyone including myself happy. dont get yourself into trouble and you will be fine mate Edited March 4, 2009 by dogfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam-sidelock15 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 chears for all of the information it has helped me lots im 14 and am about to send off for my shotgun certificate and im 15 in a month so i was just intrested whether the laws change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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