tom1184 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hi Guys, I've been on the forum for a little while now because my dad got his shotgun licence so i thought id join up to see what the sport of shooting had to offer. Neadless to say i was very impressed, and i've done a bit of clay pigeon shooting with my dad and now im hooked so i decided to send off for my SGC My question is, was anybody else a little nervous about when the FEO comes out to your house for "the Interview" because my FEO is coming out to my house tomorrow and i am feeling slightly nervous. It's not that i have anything to worry about it's just that id be devistated if she said that i couldn't get my SGC. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 give the man a cup of tea and just be yourself and dont tell fibbs,you will be ok and soon be shopping for a shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 As long as you've got no previous, and have been honest you'll have nothing to worry about. Just be yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobyb525 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 He'll ask you safety questions such as what to do with missfired cartridges and how to conduct yourself. If there is anything you are unsure about, ask now and someone will help you. Be yourself, If you don't know, be honest and tell him you will be shooting with your dad to start anyway Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1184 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thanks guys. Fingers crossed hey. Probably wont get much sllep tonight, lol. I'll let you alll know how i get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 you will be ok mate just be yourself they are not that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 buddy, i was cacking my self... i live in a bit of a bad part of town, in a bit of a bad part of the 'BAD' estate, i have tattoos up my neck, i cant say 10 words without swearing, so i had all this in my mind. he turned up, had a cuppa and a chat, said he liked my tats and was actually alright mate. DONT WORRY ABOUT IT!!!! your be fine. john boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hi, As has been said before just be yourself and try to relax, some will try to put you under pressure to judge temprament etc. If they ask you a question that you don't know the answer to don't try and bs them, say i don't know and be honest as they are there to advise. They are not expecting you to be an expert, safety is the most important thing, if you have been clay shooting with your dad then mention it as you have some experience, if you have had any instruction then tell them. My FEO brought a few pages on safety and quizzed me on it. Just relax, you will be fine Let us know how you get on. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 buddy, i was cacking my self... i live in a bit of a bad part of town, in a bit of a bad part of the 'BAD' estate, i have tattoos up my neck, i cant say 10 words without swearing, so i had all this in my mind. he turned up, had a cuppa and a chat, said he liked my tats and was actually alright mate. DONT WORRY ABOUT IT!!!! your be fine. john boy johnny you had drown bit in you pants' when the feo visited you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 he he i really was pooing my self... then he starts to talk to my dad about footy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 buddy, i was cacking my self... i live in a bit of a bad part of town, in a bit of a bad part of the 'BAD' estate, i have tattoos up my neck, i cant say 10 words without swearing, so i had all this in my mind. he turned up, had a cuppa and a chat, said he liked my tats and was actually alright mate. DONT WORRY ABOUT IT!!!! your be fine. john boy have you got my car wheels back yet john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 have you got my car wheels back yet john hahahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 there on the nova mate lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 there on the nova mate lol thats my nova ive been looking for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 my FEO didnt ask any tricky questions. Just asked about my previous experience and went through my house security. The spaniel barking at the doorbell like a total nutter didnt do any harm either!! One cuppa tea, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) hi the feo is your friend,not your enemy,he will help you in any way he can,,relax as every one else has said,,mine came out and im into bikes and trikes,,,bikes on the drive and two rottweilers snarling at him at the gate when he came :o ,i put the dogs away,he came in checked my cabinet had a ,cuppa, protection wasnt a problem he said as he was looking at my 2 twelve stone rotties bouncing the patio doors at him,,,COOL GUY HE WAS,,,certificate in two weeks as he said and it was there in two weeks. good luck with the shooting mate :( Edited July 17, 2009 by shotgun666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1184 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Good evening all, just like to say thanx very much for all the advice. My FEO visited today and she was brilliant. Wasn't at all made to feel interogated and was very relaxed. Just to let you all know that i'm expecting to recieve my SGC in 2 - 3 weeks, so i'm buzzing. I feel so privilaged to get one and looking forward to getting into the sport. My dads said he'll give me the lanber that i've been shooting with him so thats a start. Theyre a good beginner shotgun. I'll keep that for a little while then start to look for a new one when the times right. Once again lads, thanx alot :( and hope to chat more on the forum. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmr Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) hi tom,was the feo leslie hickman.she is a fair and knowledgable person Edited July 17, 2009 by hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Happy for you Tom. How are things now and have you started shooting yet? Beware, It can turn into an adictive and expencive hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 hi tom has the feo been yet ? and how did you get on mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1184 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hi fellas Lucky shot, hmr, Yeah it was leslie hickman. She was really nice. Just had a casual chat which helped me to relax a lot. She said that i'd have my licence within 3 weeks, AWESOME!!! Frenchieboy, my dad got his SGC a couple of months ago so i started clay pigeoning with him then. Absolutely love it. I'm not doin too bad at it either (well i think so anyway, haha) i hit my best score on wednesday when we went, i hit 34 out of 50 in sporting and shot 19 down the line. I'm defo already addicted. I'm shooting my dads lanber at the minute when we go so hoping to get a bit better with that before buying a new shotgun, so i imagine thats were the expense comes in, hahaha! I'll still be shooting regularly with the old man because its a kinda father son thingy we can do together but still looking forward to shooting with my friends who also have they're licence. Thanks very much for the interest fellas, makes feel really welcome to the forum, even tho ive been on the forum for a while, lol. At least ill be able to get involved with more of the posts when i get to do more shooting. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 excelent mate,,good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.