charlie-fox 1 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I currently have a 17hmr on a closed licence for tha last 9 months, I have used it for rabbits but mainly foxes I find my self needing a bigger rifle so this is my problem 1. Is it to soon 2 apply for a open cert 2 if it's granted will I my next gun be open straight away 3. Can I apply for 223 open now All advice welcome cheers Quote Link to post
Froudy 40 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I got told when i applied bu the fire arms guy to apply for an open licence when you renew for the 1st time so 5 years, as for getting a 223 you may get it granted but all depends again on your local police, or you might need a mentor for a bit, and if you put it on they will charge you for adding it. Atb Froudy Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 You can apply for whatever you want, getting it depends on your needs, experience and local policies. Talk it trough with your FEO first. Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 in my area, an open ticket is granted upon request after a period of not less than 3 years. each larger calibre is normally issued on a closed ticket and mentoring is a requirement in certain force areas Quote Link to post
The one 8,397 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Phone up and ask your F.A.O. as said its usually five years but every areas different Quote Link to post
TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Im Derbyshire force and they said my cert would open on the first renewal unless you show good reason,I managed to get open after 7 ish months by writing to them and kept asking for land checks,at first they refused but when I wrote back asking for a actual reason why and that I didn't think that a simple no wasn't a fair answer they couldn't actually give me one as I had previous experience and used buckets of ammo,I also added that if the trusted me to make a safe shot on the land they said was suitable why wouldn't I do that on land I deemed suitable, so it came back open that was 4 1/2 year ago on .22 .17 hmr, my 223 is closed as I only got that two years ago but it will be open in feb 2013 on renewal, I've never asked for it to be opened as the land I shoot that on is more than big enough,if you show good reason I'm sure that will help just ring and ask, Atb 223 Quote Link to post
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