Toombsy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Brilliant thread this and after all this fantastic advice I've taken all the necessary steps and have opened up my own sporting ground in my back garden... It's a mere £3 a round, and its a 100-bird layout comprising of the following... Low crosser, over the patio, from left to right. Bolting rabbit from behind the BBQ Springing teal, rising from behind the compost heap, dropping over Patel's corner shop and porn emporium Disabled shooters beware because unfortunately there's a 10-yard walk to the washing line peg (paving will be in place shortly) to a pair of driven birds lofting over Mrs Smith's fence. And finally, it's full use of gun on the batue, skimming over the frog pond. The ground is CPSA registered, and parking for two cars is provided. No felt wads. Open now, at Flat 5A, The High Street, (next to Aldi) Peterborough, Cambs. See you there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Anyone know any immigrants? I could do with some trappers. I'm prepared to pay f@ck all per hour. Thanks then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Brilliant thread this and after all this fantastic advice I've taken all the necessary steps and have opened up my own sporting ground in my back garden... It's a mere £3 a round, and its a 100-bird layout comprising of the following... Low crosser, over the patio, from left to right. Bolting rabbit from behind the BBQ Springing teal, rising from behind the compost heap, dropping over Patel's corner shop and porn emporium Disabled shooters beware because unfortunately there's a 10-yard walk to the washing line peg (paving will be in place shortly) to a pair of driven birds lofting over Mrs Smith's fence. And finally, it's full use of gun on the batue, skimming over the frog pond. The ground is CPSA registered, and parking for two cars is provided. No felt wads. Open now, at Flat 5A, The High Street, (next to Aldi) Peterborough, Cambs. See you there then Splendid, sounds quite reasonable. Can I use steel shot? Edited May 19, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) You can use anything you want mate. There is a shop on site selling 12g goose loads, Mars Bars, Monster Munch, Tea, Brandy and Scotch. Edited May 19, 2009 by Toombsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 have you floodlights for after pub closing shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushat Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 So I read 4 pages of this and I don't get to hear what the FEO said when the OP called him for advice??? Damm, I feel cheated I would have loved to eavesdrop on that conversation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Anyone know any immigrants? I could do with some trappers. I'm prepared to pay f@ck all per hour. Thanks then I was thinking the politicians could go first, maybe they should allow politician shooting just as the election is announced. I'll do Gordon first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Perhaps you will never get to hear, My oney is on the fact that he phoned his firearms dept and they came around and took the power lead from out of his padded cell. He now can't get on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 well actually i believe he's talking escort o-rings so is still out of the cell, though maybe trying to make an escort work is whats caused the frustration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 That sounds like a cracking layout, Toombsy, but your business model should consider rifle users too. I am sure you could squeeze in a running boar range. I am sure MC can offer more pearls of wisdom about larch-lap fencing, if you're worried about backstops and arcs of fire. I'd use a moderator on my .30-06, if you're worried about the neighbours' sensibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 A high seat, on the roof? I could do a spot of decoying and leave a bottle of White Lightning, 10 Lambert and Butler, half a peperoni pizza, and a Nokia blurting out Dizzie Rascal's latest epic tooon on the path, outside Mr Patel's corner shop... The high seat will give a perfect line of sight for the Chavs that will be drawn to the free offerings. That's the rifle range sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Of course, you could plug the knot-holes with chewing gum I dont think chewing gum would work Ive seen some stuff in B&Q specially for knots in wood, you paint it on and it stops it from falling out. Sorted ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Ok so I live a mile out of the village, but we have 7 or 8 other houses nearby, the other year the oak tree next to the drive was brushing the top of the caravan as it went in and out. a couple of shots using number 3 shot and it was trimmed back just fine, :blink: next door came out to see what the banging was, did a thumbs up at me and went back in. no way would I consider it in a built up area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Bob, I doubt residents in a Bristol street would ignore such unorthodox means of carrying out arboricultural work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 True Im sure the plod would take a dim view too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 OK, so what WOULD happen is you fired a gun in your back garden in a surburban or semi-rural area? A shooter recently tested his Ruger .22 rifle at the side of his house, firing into the safe backstop of a concrete garage with proper riccochet prevention. He was zeroing a new scope. Result? The Armed Response section of the local police surrounding the house, albeit somtime after he'd finished zeroing. Fortunately common sense prevailed and a severe ####ing was the result, although it could well have been far worse. The shooter had the condition which allowed him to shoot wherever he had permission, but if he had had the "closed" condition, he would certainly have been prosecuted. It may be lawful, but is it sensible ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ok so I live a mile out of the village, but we have 7 or 8 other houses nearby, the other year the oak tree next to the drive was brushing the top of the caravan as it went in and out. a couple of shots using number 3 shot and it was trimmed back just fine, next door came out to see what the banging was, did a thumbs up at me and went back in. no way would I consider it in a built up area. does anyone actually use 3's or heavier shot for hunting? i think most of my buckshot has been used for tree felling or blowing microwaves and old cars to pieces. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Astonishingly, Babby, some of us do use #3s for hunting (I use it for hares, and destroying squirrel dreys). Your post did make me laugh though. I think it was Mungler who wrote on here some years ago, that the majority of people who buy buckshot use it for shooting wheelbarrows and old televisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Astonishingly, Babby, some of us do use #3s for hunting (I use it for hares, and destroying squirrel dreys). Your post did make me laugh though. I think it was Mungler who wrote on here some years ago, that the majority of people who buy buckshot use it for shooting wheelbarrows and old televisions. dont get me wrong, i always carry a box of 0's incase i rung into a hares or a fox, and i always keep 5 sg buckshot strapped to the stock (incase of rampaging bulls - i really dont like cattle!), but so far the only time sg buckshot has been used is in the afore mentioned circumstances - ie blowing inanimate objects apart for a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 i rang and spoke to the FLO last week re my FAC application, he told me i would only get a closed cert so i could only shoot on land where i have permission as long as its cleared for the .243, then he told me the difference between open and closed certs saying that if i had an open cert i could fire it in my back garden in the middle of the village if i did all the necessary safety checks as i would be able to clear the land myself, personally i wouldn't want to try it out and suggest that you don't either mikee I know many lads around here who won't even entertain open tickets here in Suffolk even when entitled to them..... Reason why? Our issuing force are not too forthcoming of shooting of C/F unless the land is cleared and on the system, no matter what your ticket says........ So that really writes out the purpose of having an open ticket dose'nt it? There is no real difference between 'open' and 'closed' licences in my opinion, people who are newcomers to FAC tend to think it actually restricts your shooting, as actually in fact it does not. There is a benefit of an open ticket if you have a smaller shooting area with a problem fox and you are in a hurry, but even then it don't take long to clear the land when asked. As always, just no consistancy in regulation throughout the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 many years ago, some one in the street fired his gun in the garden two test it,the police came and he is banned for life from having a shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilstoat Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Oh dear People who ask such a question shouldn't be granted a SGC by all means call the FEO...lmao...don't be surprised if he's round lol even on Monday to collect the Cert by hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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