Graeme Clint 0 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hi Everyone I am looking for some thoughts and advice about whether to apply for a shotgun licence at this time or not. I have been to a few clay shoot sites and pay and have a go, so basically paying for gun hire, cartridges and lesson. Depending on venue it becomes very expensive. One of the places recommended that I apply asap for my shotgun licence because then they could sell me cartridges and hire gun direct. In essence I could go and practice only. The place I live is simply just not appropriate to have/store any guns or ammunition, its rented, shared, Etc. so I know that it would not be approved. Is this a situation in which a licence could be approved for purchase of ammunition and hire of gun for use on range/site only, but not for purchase of any to be stored at home? Other than move, which I am looking at seriously, I would really appreciate any thoughts /advice you guys have! Thanks in advance G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Aiken 253 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 My advise would be to go online and find your licensing police force. Contact your area FEO officer and have a chat ;-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,397 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hello and welcome mate its easy enough to get a shot gun cert if you have had no criminal convictions and it lasts for five years if you want to go down that route Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Furrosious ferreter 499 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 A bloke i work with has been waiting for his shotgun lisence for 9 months so far, he had a call from his doctor last week to say that the police wanted to see his medical records, So id say you have plenty of time once you apply. FF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,481 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 welcome bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rowan 308 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Welcome mate , you may as well apply , I've a friend in Colchester who waited nearly 12 months , but it was for his FAC, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I see you're in London. Are you with the Met? They're actually one of the quicker forces at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat G2G 4 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I would apply for your licence bud. Along as no one in the accomadion Has been convicted they have no grounds to refuse its only the same as living with family. aslong as you tick all the criteria Ie reasons for use and correct storage facilities. If you have a separate room put a lock on it as well. What you got to lose except £50 for the application lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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