Mentor

[ianm 2,594]

 

I have mentioned this before on here and at the risk of being boring i will do so again. Refuse point blank to have a mentor as i did, i asked for .17 hmr, .22lr, .223 and .243 and a mentor was asked for. I refused saying it would severely restrict my shooting waiting for someone to have the time to accompany me. I did mention that such a condition would infringe my human rights. One week later ticket arrived with everything on it and no mentoring. I had my ticket opened in less than 12 months too.

 

I found myself in the same situation last week. I applied for a 17hmr, 22lr and a 22-250. The FEO said I needed a mentor and needed him to complete a letter. I told the FEO to remove the 22-250 as I could not be bothered to go through the hassle. I was then told that i could expect the FAC soon. I think having a mentor is a responsible thing to do, if someone is moving up from air rifles or even starting from scratch. Once I have more experience, I will get a variation for something bigger.

 

 

 

 

 

If that is what you are happy to do and it suits you then great, good luck. However i would not be happy shooting at fox with a rimfire and as for deer they would definately be off the menu without a c/f. These feo people rely on potential shooters giving up instead of pushing the obstacles aside.