going for my fac

[hilly 6]

Hi all I,m going to try and get my first fac soon and was wondering if there is any tips on when I have the inspector around.

I have been to the land owner that lets me shoot a Logun s16 on fly a bop and ferret on and asked him about getting a .22 rimfire with a sound moderator on to get some more Rabbits and hes all for it and has said he will also be a ref for me. The land must be ok for a rimfire as he has one himself.

I,m looking at gun safes and a separate safe for ammo.

I have been on the land for about two years with the air gun so would I need to have more experience with a gun or would that be ok (I have been out at least 2-3 nights a week with the gun).

I must admit it seems a bit doubting at first and makes me seem if its worth trying for.

Any help would be great,

Mark.

[matt_hooks 188]

Absolutely it's worth trying for. As long as you don't have a history of violent crime or a history of clinical depression you should be fine! If you've been shooting loads with the air rifle and can get a letter from the land owner saying that you've been safe, and he's an FAC holder in good standing, then that should be plenty of proof for them. Get those form filled in and sent off!

 

Edited to add, how old are you fella?

Edited September 30, 2010 by matt_hooks

[hilly 6]

Absolutely it's worth trying for. As long as you don't have a history of violent crime or a history of clinical depression you should be fine! If you've been shooting loads with the air rifle and can get a letter from the land owner saying that you've been safe, and he's an FAC holder in good standing, then that should be plenty of proof for them. Get those form filled in and sent off!

 

Edited to add, how old are you fella?

 

 

I have no convictions against me I,m all clear.

I,m 38 years young and the land owner has said if or when they want to contact him then he will gladly have a chat with them.

[matt_hooks 188]

Ah you'll be fine then! I'd put in for the coterminous certificate, it's only £10 extra, and having the SGC is another string to the bow, and makes for some good pest control and hunting!

[hilly 6]

Ah you'll be fine then! I'd put in for the coterminous certificate, it's only £10 extra, and having the SGC is another string to the bow, and makes for some good pest control and hunting!

 

 

Was thinking about it but I didnt want to push it and was thinking if I got the fac then apply for SGC next year.

[matt_hooks 188]

SGC, if you have reason to hold, and there is no reason not to issue it, then they have to issue it. I'd go for the coterminous, it saves you a load of cash!

[RAPID7LIAM 7]

i'd go for it asap mate, i waited months before i even got the forms and when i got my fac for rimfire and fac air i wish i had done it sooner as hunting trips have never been the same since. I really look forward to getting out with the rimmy on a weekend now and have had some good bags too. ATB, Liam..

As for coterminous i did'nt bother with the shot gun as you only save a tenner, they are both £50 each or £90 if you get both(thats in the north east, might be differant else where), good luck pal..

[hw100sniper 2]

Go for it straight away mate the longer you wait u will only keep battering yourself asking should I or not and go for the shotty as well it saves some extra hassle down the line.All the best with it

[matt_hooks 188]

As for coterminous i did'nt bother with the shot gun as you only save a tenner, they are both £50 each or £90 if you get both(thats in the north east, might be differant else where), good luck pal..

 

Nope, co-termionous is £60. That's set by the government and is the same everywhere.

FAC is £50

SGC is £50

Co-terminous is £60

 

So you save £40.

[Mastiff 7]

As for coterminous i did'nt bother with the shot gun as you only save a tenner, they are both £50 each or £90 if you get both(thats in the north east, might be differant else where), good luck pal..

 

Nope, co-termionous is £60. That's set by the government and is the same everywhere.

FAC is £50

SGC is £50

Co-terminous is £60

 

So you save £40.

 

 

Yep,

 

That's what I paid.

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

get them forms in the post asap,i was the same as you the land i shoot over had already been passed for firearm,so you are half way there anyway,the farmer said he will support you, with the look of things you should get it no probs.

And as somebody said before you will wish you had done it years ago i know i did,love getting out with my cz cracking tools they are.

[hilly 6]

OK then with all the good replies how can I not go for it?

If I put in for a SGL as well as a FAC and fill out both forms do I need then 4 refs?

And do I just fill out both forms send them off together with the £60?

Would they still give me both if I told them the FAC is for a rimfire (Rabbit) and the SGL is just for Pigeon?

Sorry for so many questions,

Mark.

[hw100sniper 2]

Just fill out the 2 forms ,get 2 refs (get 1 to sign your sgc as well) get 8 pics get them signed as necesarry throw a £60 cheque in the envelope and wait for the phone call .It really isnt that bad an experience as long as everything is good your end i.e. convictions and land and you not sounding a nutter at your interview .

 

P.s. the rimmy and the shotty can both be for rabbit

[hilly 6]

Thanks for the input guys I,m looking forward to this. Just hope its not to long a wait when I send off the forms as I cant wait now.

[hw100sniper 2]

Im afraid hily it will depend on how busy the police force of under a bush'ville are