Sqwelchy Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 ...am i gunna be expected to answer when and if i get an interveiw about my sgc? I sent the form off today,so i would like to know as much as possiable before it comes around. Any help would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Just general stuff. What do you do for a job, why do you want to take up shooting. Put it this way, your FEO could lose his job if he's seen giving licences to people who could decide one day to run down the street in a daylight massacre. My big tip, the one you should never ever forget and always remember: Put the kettle on I really wouldn't worry too much about it. You're legally entitled to own a shotgun even if you have no reason to, so long as you are sane and have no criminal record. When you get your firearms licence interview it gets a bit hotter, but still not that much to worry about. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Why don't you telephone your firearms officer and ask him. He will be delighted that you are taking it seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Carn't find there number on the local police website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Carn't find there number on the local police website I really wouldn't bother. You're worrying yourself over nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 take a chill pill , its no at all bad and they dont ask you any trick questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 'Can't find the number' The other blokes are right, don't worry. But if you want to talk your firearms officer first, telephone the police station and ask for his number. Too many pasties thickens the brain. Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hello squelchy, Here's a good tip. the FO will come to your house to have a look at your gun cabinet to make sure it is bolted to the wall or the floor. If he asks to see your gun, make sure that you break it, show that the breech is empty and the offer it to him butt first. My FO said that so many people drag it out of the cabinet with the action closed and offer it barrel first. He said that if it was up to him he would ban them as being unsafe. A mate of mine was shot in the head by an 'unloaded' 12 bore. He lent it to his mate who gave it back to him loaded. His mate's fault for giving him back a loaded gun, and his fault for accepting it without checking it. He's dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 All of the advice given here is good, but the best is to "Take a chill pill". So many people worry over nothing when they are due for the visit from their FEO. He is not going to ask you any questions that are designed to catch you out or tie you up in knots, just normal things like "What are you going to shoot", "Where ar you going to shoot", "Do you have any shooting experience" and things like that. The important thing is to be calm, polite, relaxed and, most importantly, Be Yourself! If you have filled the application form in correctly and honestly you have nothing to worry about! P.S. The idea about putting the kettle on is one of the best. I've had several visits from my FEO (For both my SGC and my FAC at a later date) and he loves the wifes home baking! Good luck mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 If he asks to see your gun, make sure that you break it, show that the breech is empty and the offer it to him butt first. My FO said that so many people drag it out of the cabinet with the action closed and offer it barrel first. Can you clarify this? Are you saying that you can buy a gun while waiting for your SGC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 If he asks to see your gun, make sure that you break it, show that the breech is empty and the offer it to him butt first. My FO said that so many people drag it out of the cabinet with the action closed and offer it barrel first. Can you clarify this? Are you saying that you can buy a gun while waiting for your SGC? if he asks to see you gun and you get one out , then you will be in deep poo as he dont have a sgc yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 You only have to get your guns out and show them if you're renewing your certificate. When I had my visit my air rifle was in the safe when he looked at it, he was pretty impressed by that. Don't worry about the interview, it's pretty informal and just gets them out of the office for a chat really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 if he asks to see you gun and you get one out , then you will be in deep poo as he dont have a sgc yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Im chilled just woundering thats all but cheers for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 So, how did it go?! I bet you were shaking in your boots before he came Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Sorry Gunny, i meant when the FAO comes to look at your gun cabinet. I dopn't remember having a pre-certificate interview. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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