how to get fac

[scottish lurcher 185]

hi all could any one tell me how i would go about getting fac to shoot deer here in scotland any advise would be great thanks lads looking forward to all replys

[Yokel Matt 918]

I'd start by asking the local firearms officer what the requirements are up there .

 

If you are applying for a rifle for the first time it could be a little tricky to go from zero to full bore rifle owner (with a variation for expanding ammo) without having someone experienced who can vouch and mentor for you. If you do then it will be a case of getting your own permission, passing the security inspection, being granted an FAC (probably with a conditional variation that you only use the weapon when accompanied by this chap) learning the ropes and then getting them to vouch for your safety / experience (in writing) to the fuzz... then hopefully you will be your own man. With everything getting so silly you may need to record a diary / create a portfolio (with pics) to proove your proficiency.

 

The best way to get on the rung if you don't have anyone you know who can help you is to join a local rifle club. Once you have done a few months 'getting to know you' they should willingly countersign your FAC app and you can go on from there... maybe see if you can invite yourself along with some of the lads from the club and take it from there.

 

Probably the quickest option would be to go on a DSC course and get a Level one certificate!

 

Good luck bud

[onelesscharlie 0]

hi all could any one tell me how i would go about getting fac to shoot deer here in scotland any advise would be great thanks lads looking forward to all replys

Hi There

I would suggest contacting the BASC regional office for Scotland on 01350 723226, they will give you all the advice you need.

[scottish lurcher 185]

thanks lads would it be easyer to get a shot gun licence then move on to a rifle?

[Guest karlos]

apparently it is but a member of our club (she is a full bore rifle owner owing a .243, .223. two .22s a .44 underlever , .45 black power pistol and .357 revolver) got a right grilling when applying for her SGC! Applying for a countermonious or whatever it is one myself in a few month so good luck mate

[scotrat 2]

hi all could any one tell me how i would go about getting fac to shoot deer here in scotland any advise would be great thanks lads looking forward to all replys

Lurcher it all depends on your experience with firearms and if you have access to deer stalking.

If you can show good reason to hold the FAC then they have to show good reason to refuse the certificate and if you have no serious criminal conviction's then the process should only take 3 months

 

If you have written permission include that in your application but if it is a verbal agreement inform the farmer that the police will call into to see him.As you don't want to upset the farmer with an unexpected call from the boys in blue

 

As I said it depends on the individual's experience with firearms and if they consider you to be trust worthy enough to be granted a FAC.

If you have any mates with firearms ask them to take you through the application process and help fill in the form as the form process can stump a few and certain wording put in the proper place can help.

 

You could also do the DSC1 prior or during the application process.

Best of luck

Edited March 25, 2007 by scotrat

[Guest karlos]

You could also do the DSC1 prior or during the application process.

 

Sound piece of advice there