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    What did we all say? Well done mate, enjoy your new Cert. SS
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    Have a look here. Seems he is still going. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Maynard Regards SS
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    I have been speaking to quite a few hunters recently, both Dog and Gun and they all seem to prefer to holiday in the UK rather than go abroad. And If they do go abroad, they are itching to get back. I was like it last week in France, couldn't wait to get back home and out with the gun. Anybody the same? Regards SS
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    You should all be extremely proud of them and that they are following in your footsteps. Makes me want Kids Regards SS
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    Was just about to say that Mr L. I asked BASC the same thing twice to two different people and got two different answers, one yes, one no. So, I took the yes vote as it was within the Firearms:Guidance to the Police handbook which is issued to all FEO's It seems no one knows the absolute correct answer. Bloody Firearms Law Regards SS
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    Ministry of Silly Walks SS
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    No need to be nervous as long as your honest and have nothing to hide. Regards SS
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    Coincidence Gilly
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    Needs to be on the front page. Regards
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    300 there 300 back Five aint so bad, just a bugger when you hit the woodwork with a .243 SS
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    Posh Git Cant even hold his clays himself No, It looks simple and effective, must be a bore walking 600 yards each time you smash one though. Regards SS
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    Not long then I feel about 4 just now. SS
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    You don't need to specify land or permission for a Shotgun, Will, all you need is a reason to tell your Enquiry Officer, a good reason for you would be either Rough Shooting or Vermin Control, same for your father. You will each need to apply for separate licenses in your own names. This means that your father can buy a gun for you to use, but until you are 15 then you will need someone with you, over 21 to shoot it. It is always better if this person has a license too. So, in effect, If both you and your father have a license, then you can use your fathers gun in his company or in
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    Well Done Sounds, I agree, that part of the morning is the best time to be out on your own with nothing else to bother you. And to get the fox was the icing on the cake. All that Sea air clears the mind too, some of my permission is close to the Marsh and you cant beat it. Regards SS P.S, You are getting my bug for writing these long posts!!
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    Range was always drilled into me from a young age by the Head Keeper, who I used to follow around when I was younger. He would let me take a shot with his .22 LR and ask me how far I thought it was, then he would pace it out and tell me the actual distance. So in my mind, if a distance looks like 40 yards on a particular piece of ground I know it is slightly more or less. All because of this process. But I can normally do long distance to within 10-20 yards and short within about 5-10. Its just an accumulation of experience. Regards SS
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    Where in Swansea is it being held? Not that rickety old track in Fforrestfach? Looks like one strong breath of wind and it will fall over. Regards SS
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    Alcohol has never affected me in a negative way. When I'm properly drunk I open up and apparently turn into a good laugh when out with friends. I just enjoy myself and have never been told that I have been aggressive or spoilt anyone else's night out. My alcohol tolerance with things such as Jack Daniels is high but Beer or Vodka, and I'm gone after three of four of either. I cant remember most of my experiences, but I remember being the most sozzled I have ever been along with a friend who had drunk the same amount and was in the same state. I woke up at 8:30am after bed at 5
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    Yes Ditch, Im Back, I have seen my post in General Talk, those Aliens are ba****ds too you know! I once asked my HeadKeeper about Gray crows and the only thing he said was, "I'm glad I haven't got Bu***rs here!" I was wondering why until I came on here having never seen one. As I said that little .17 is a fine weapon and does me for small vermin out to just about 200. But, there is nothing more satisfying or nothing more deceased than a Magpie or similar splattered with a Ballistic Tip from the centrefire. I have a few Magpies here which have got my number, I may have shot
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    Looking good there mate. I have a 16" CZ in .17 HMR, fine guns and as accurate as you need for anything. Now all you have to do is shoot it, what a shame Regards SS
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    £150 seems to be the norm for a half decent shell now. The price of Lead has frozen but fuel and such is the new excuse. My favourite shells are now costing me £186/1000 when I buy 10,000 or more. Shame but such is life. Regards SS
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    At 13 you can hold a Shotgun Certificate but you cannot buy guns or ammunition until you are 17. You can have a gun given to you at 15 and be unsupervised to use it at 15. It would be useful if you and your father applied so that he can supply you with a gun and ammunition. So, there is nothing to stop you applying but until you are 17 you have some restrictions. For a first grant it is £50 per Cert. You will need to fill in the forms honestly and provide 4 photographs for the police to use. You will also need security, normally in the form of a gun cabinet. Regard
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    As always you know I am always on the lookout and I have added her on Facebook and Bebo as you know. All the airports and train stations I went to when away didn't have an unscanned neck in them. Always on the lookout mate Regards SS
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    Its always a good sign when young prospective shooters take such a keen interest in the outdoors. He is learning young and fast so he will be pestering you at every opportunity hopefully. Excellent shooting there and well done to you both. Roll on the next outing. Regards SS
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    Nice read there Ditch, those Grays do sound a worthy and fearsome opponent. The HMR had no trouble though I see. Maybe congrats are in order Nice Shooting Dean and I hope you find the waggie back soon Ditch. Regards SS
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    Well I never knew you cared. I had a week away from everything, completely last minute and cut all ties for a week. It does the world of good and thank you for all your concern. And before you ask I didn't holiday on Mars Just had a lot of things bugging me lately and the opportunity arose for a week off work, and last minute off I went. Thanks Ditch for clearing that up :wink: And TG, Music? Ill hold you to that, Mozart's Dongiovanni Here we come Malt, Stranger things happen here all the time, no special occasions down here :laugh: Thanks to you all again.
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