Humane dispatch

[TonyT 1,700]

Gents,

does anyone have any input 

on thread in working terriers 

regarding captive bolt type devices?

are they legal with no FAC

genuine question.

many thanks T

[Dervburner 2,549]

Yes, legal without fac. 

[shovel leaner 7,650]

I do a fair bit with terriers and a captive bolts are in my opinion not suitable for terrier work . A pistol is the best thing because you can reach around bends . 410 or . 22 or .32 . I use either a 410 hush power shotgun or a .22lr rifle . If I can’t point it down the hole , I wait until it pokes its head out and I get a clear shot . There is no way I would stick my hand down a hole to use a captive bolt . The only scenario I can see when they would be of use is to dispatch it in a net . 

[Pirate 9000 676]

Shovel learner could not agree more,captive bolt would be a night mare if used for terrier work,if you can't get fac ticket, take some one with you who can, pistol makes the job so easy.

[Baldcoot 2,352]

Most peeps either .410 or .22 ,back of the head job done.Captive bolts make me cringe (no country for old men anyone).

One of my mentors did sheep this way ,had humane dispatch on ticket .He would deal with broken leg sheep and "dispose" of the carcase for the greatful farmer. Then hus family had lamb or mutton for dinner ,clever fellow. 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

1 hour ago, shovel leaner said:

I do a fair bit with terriers and a captive bolts are in my opinion not suitable for terrier work . A pistol is the best thing because you can reach around bends . 410 or . 22 or .32 . I use either a 410 hush power shotgun or a .22lr rifle . If I can’t point it down the hole , I wait until it pokes its head out and I get a clear shot . There is no way I would stick my hand down a hole to use a captive bolt . The only scenario I can see when they would be of use is to dispatch it in a net . 

I know a dealer with some 32 ammo in stock if someone needs some.