land checks

[shotgun sam]

how do you find out if a farm has been on the land check and what ammo is permitted?

[sapper063]

phone your fao he will tell you if it has been cleared and which calibre

[shotgun sam]

phoned the cops today and asked about what was cleared for the farm only to be told put down what you want (22lr and 243) and clear this with the farmer.

the cops will phone the farmer to make sure this is right

[Mike2]

In fact the Home Office document "Firearms Law, Guidance to the Police" at

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/utilities/docume...CD197523083F073

 

says in 13.12

 

"It should not be difficult for the certificate holder whose certificate is to be conditioned to allow shooting only on land approved by the chief officer of police, and with whom the responsibility lies, to establish whether an area of land has been approved for their type and calibre of firearm without consulting the local police. In most cases it is likely that the landowner, tenant or agent will be able to provide confirmation. It should only be necessary for the certificate holder to check with the police in a minority of cases and it is expected that in only a small number of those will it be necessary to inspect the land."

 

If you're a member of a shooting organisation, why not get them to earn your subscription by asking them for advice and help in matters like this?

[Highlander]

If the land has already been cleared the police will have that on file and be able to tell you up to what calibre they've cleared it for. If it's not already on file you need to get written permission from the landowner and inform your local FAO about the calibre you wish it cleared to. He then has a duty to visit the land and clear it or not or offer suggestions as to the calibre that may be acceptable. (most) FAO are not there to make life difficult so talk with them.