rascal_2005 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 im not applieing but was just wondering if there was a limit on how little an amount of land would be to gane fac? also could someone go through, how it works out once applied for, ie interview etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 That's a very interesting question! I look forward to the answers give, but fear it may be a 'how long is a piece of string' type question. I would imagine if you had 3 acres with suitable backstop, not footpaths etc and a bunny problem you may be ok, but a 50 acre flat field in Suffolk wouldn't be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 That's a very interesting question! I look forward to the answers give, but fear it may be a 'how long is a piece of string' type question. I would imagine if you had 3 acres with suitable backstop, not footpaths etc and a bunny problem you may be ok, but a 50 acre flat field in Suffolk wouldn't be? That is more or less what my FAO said when I asked her ( though being in Manchester she did not mention Suffolk ). Each area of land will be taken on its own merit was what I took from the conversation and I think she suggested as little as one acre with a suitable back stop and a reasonable reason would do. The vague reply kind of put me off I have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 If you have a patch of land that's 10'x10' and you can justify a good reason to need a firearm on it, then no probs. (As long as you have a 4' deep sandbank as a backstop) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I think your FEO decides, even though land might be "rated" up to certian calibers...they will still go and check the permission. Real the interview will go however, you dont really have any control about it. He might show you the forms, he brings them incase you did something wrong on them But he will just ask you a few quesitons to see what your like really, he wont be like look into my eyes and wave a light in them ...mine just comes over now and eats my biscuits, but they are really sensing the character of you...dont be nervous...even though you cant really avoid that, try not to be. They are usually quite friendly, but really they will decide if the area is suitable for that caliber....try and show you are as responsible as possible ...some people can get small amounts of land for .22LR, whereas others others will be asked to get more land. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Don't take this as written in stone but I don't think it is the amount of land that you have to shoot on, it is more the type of land - i.e. Suitable land with "backstops" offering safe shooting for your chosen caliber(s). The land might well have been clearer for shooting already, if not then the Firearms Officer, when he visits you might want to check that the land is suitable for your chosen caliber(s). This might vary from one area to another. On the home visit all that the officer is doing is making sure that you have a suitable gun cabinet and ammunition safe and making sure that you have a sence of responsibility (If you already have Third Party Insurance, BASC Membership, etc: have it available to show him / her), a knowledge of gun safety and that you are not some sort of a nutter! Just be yourself, offer them Tea and Biscuits, don't try putting on "airs and graces" and talk to them as you would a friend - They are not going to try to catch you out with technical or trick questions and they are only doing their job and are usually quite helpful. Hope this helps and all goes well for you! This link is very similar, you might want to take a look: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=98905 Edited September 14, 2009 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 i spoke to my FEO 2 weeks ago about applying for a .222 although i opted for a .22hornet, but anyway she said that the size of the land wasnt the problem its if the land is suitable, she said 1 lad she dealt with put in for a 223 on 400 acres but it was surrouned by houses and a housing estate all on flattish land he was refused on that reason he then came back with 40 acres of hilly land and got the 223 granted, so she advised me to get hilly type land if possible which i did 500 acres of mountain land ,thats in northern ireland so it should be more or less the same over where you are at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 this is the land i shoot over, its 30-40 acres ant runs up hill towards the top long field, that field will be included aswell, aswell as whats circled in red. also its used as a livery and stables? what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I know that in Wales they are very twitchy if there is a bridal path anywhere in the area, don't know about stables or England. Ask and see what they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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