DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I put down .17HMR and .223 but he said no chance due to lack of experience. He recommended a .22 rimmy to start with. I said fair enough on the centre-fire but my argument for the HMR was that the ground is full of flint and the .22 might bounce. He said its almost not worth worrying about.He said even if you do get the odd flyer it will be OK because you wont be shooting anywhere near anything where this will matter (fair point). He would rather me have a .22 because of how flat the HMR shoots and if it missed a target it would fly alot further before coming down on its own accord. So a .22 semi auto with moderator it seems..... Still pretty happy though. I'm on the ladder!! He advised me to be known to put plenty of ammo through it a apply for the HMR and .223 in 6-9 months and he would give it the thumbs up. Only one piece of land I submitted has been cleared so 2 land checks which should be fine for the .22 I reckon... He said waiting times are about 2 or 3 months, maybe more if land needs to be passed... Kent Police..... Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sounds reasonable, but I would have let you have the hmr,the rimmy will teach you plenty mate,as you say your foot is on the ladder,put loads of ammo through it,get some more land maybe,he is being quite fair I think saying apply again in 6-9 months,when you have built up some experience 1 Quote Link to post
The one 8,397 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Cant grumble at least he gave you valid reasons and as you said your on the ladder and put in for a variation in nine months 1 Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 You only need 1 bit of land to have good reason so there is no reason for them to delay because you have submitted more land. Quote Link to post
DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) You only need 1 bit of land to have good reason so there is no reason for them to delay because you have submitted more land. The reason he knocked me down to the .22lr was due to lack of experience and gave me valid reasons why the .22lr is a much safer calibre for a first time applicant to learn with, without a mentor.... The land didn't come into it... Edited April 30, 2013 by DeerhoundLurcherMan Quote Link to post
mark a l 27 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 funny how one force to another can have difference views ...never used a rifle before but my feo recomended the hmr over the 22lr due to less change of ricochet Quote Link to post
jmj121 30 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) no method to the madness.. Edited May 1, 2013 by jmj121 Quote Link to post
TwoSmokingBarrels 11 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 If you have not had much or none firearms experience then i think its pretty fair! Not good how they can control it like that, if you have a reason they can not complain, well atleast your going to be starting somewhere, good news! Quote Link to post
AR177 588 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 They just put all their chicken bones into a bowl and throw them out mate, whatever lands on that day is what they go with A rifle and a licence is better than no rifle or licence, you can always add to your collection later on and it gives you chance to master your 22 ATB Adam 1 Quote Link to post
DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I got my firearms certificate today for a .22lr. I thought I should post this for anyone who is currently waiting for their certificate or who may read this in the future and wonder how long they can expect to wait from Kent police. 10 weeks total. 8 since interview. 1 Quote Link to post
sussex 5,776 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Glad you got your ticket , well done .I find it strange he thinks it ok for the odd "flyer" given the no1 priority is back stop ,I would have thought the 17 a safer option . Still as you say your on the ladder, enjoy the .22 and put in for the variation when advised .. 1 Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) no method to the madness.. Yeah I have a friend in South Yorkshire who are one of the tightest forces in the Country with firearms in my experience. He was granted an Open ticket on a .243 for deer with no previous experience of any firearm plus a .22 for use at a gun club. His wife also with no experience got granted a .22 and a .22-250 for deer (Scotland) also open ticket with no previous experience of any firearm. Edited June 28, 2013 by Alsone Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Congrats, I just got my variation through in very fast time. 1 Quote Link to post
seprim 32 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Congratulations - I got my variation through in 10 days - kent police - they're a nice team and have much improved the waiting times Andrew 1 Quote Link to post
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