ringers100 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hi all, my nephew is a keen shot and wishes to acquire his own .22 rimfire rifle for the pesky rabbits on their farm, of course he needs a firearms licensee for this but i was wondering what the law was on him actually owning the rifle, obviously he cannot buy it himself? But is it legal for him to have the rifle bought for him and have it on his certificate under his name and as his possession? He is 15 nearly 16 by the way. thanks you for your help guys, RINGERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 He can have a firearms certificate for a .22 rimfire at 15 but you must have the rifle on your firearms certificate too, he can only go out and shoot with it under your supervision. No one else and certainly not alone. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbo Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 am i right to believe that when he is 16 he can have the rifle on his own certificate but still have to be supervised by a 21 yr old or above ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 http://www.met.police.uk/firearms_licensin...strictions.html You can use a shotgun unaccompanied from 15 onwards if you have an SGC. I believe Section 1 firearms it is from 14 years of age onwards if you have an FAC? FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edr Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I've just turned 14 a few days ago, i recently rang the firearms licensing and have been told that i can apply for a FAC (and if granted) i can have a .22LR put on it, providing my dad or somebody we knew well would buy the gun and ammo; Once they have been brought and put on there certificate they can be given to me directly. This seems stupid as i could in theory be given a 10 shot auto but not a sbs shotgun EDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Under 14 :- You may not use a section 1 firearm except for target shooting as a member of a Home Office approved rifle club. Age 14 to 17 :- At the age of 14 you may be granted a firearms certificate and be given firearms & ammunition in accordance with the conditions specified on the certificate. Over 17 :- You may buy a firearm & ammunition in accordance with the conditions set out on your certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerChef92 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Im turning 17 in August, does that mean i can have a FAC and SGC granted and go into the shop and buy a 22lr and a shotgun myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Im turning 17 in August, does that mean i can have a FAC and SGC granted and go into the shop and buy a 22lr and a shotgun myself? Over 17 :- You may buy a firearm & ammunition in accordance with the conditions set out on your certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringers100 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Wicked, looks like he'll be shooting in no time, how long on average do you expect a firearms certificate to take?? and what do they look for? I have a shotgun cert myself but not an FAC is it relatively the same process?? thanks a bunch everyone spot on RINGERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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