dynamoio 0 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) Hello All, My names Richard. I'm based in Herefordshire, on the Welsh boarders. The reason I joined is I'm soon to apply for my FAC (2 months time hopefully) and have been granted permission to shoot on 50ish acres of land in Hereford/Wales boarder area, and frankly, I don't know the first thing about sorting land permissions and FAC's, so will be looking for lots of advice for getting things done right first time! I should let you know the last thing and only thing I've shot with a heartbeat was a robin via a .22 airgun ricochet off a coke can 22 years ago, when 11ish. I was quite distraught. I've been a member of a rifle club in London (MRPC) for 2 years, and have been shooting with Brecon Rifle Club for 5 months. Once I'm (and my Club peers) are satisfied I'm a competent shot, I'm on a promise to keep the rabbit population down on the land I'm allowed to shoot on. I'm also interested in wildfowling, should the opportunity arise. In fact, anything that's good for the pot or oven. Also, advice on preparing game etc will come in handy too. Being into my song birds, I wouldn't mind knocking a few Crows and Magpies out too. When still in London, I saw the Magpie population explode in the last few years, and saved the blackbirds nest in my garden on 2 occasions from raids too. I've already joined the BASC. Best, Rich Edited June 23, 2008 by dynamoio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nice intro and looks like your going about getting into the hunting game the right way. Always nice to hear someone getting insurance and getting sorted with permission and doing the gun club round, before jumping straight in. Have fun reading and welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogPaddle 0 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Howdy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dynamoio 0 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks both. Which area of the forum is best to post for advice on FAC/SG applications? As I've land to shoot on I was thinking .17 or .22 & .223 - So I've the option of rimmy's for bunnies and the .223 for fox and upto 5/600 yd target at the range. As it's my first application will I get approval for use of moderators for the rimmy and or the .223? And expanding ammo? Would asking for 2 calibres or 2 cals & SG or even 3 cals & SG - be taking the mick on my first application? Any advice people? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hiya buddy take your time and look round the site , you`ll be fine there some good people on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny 7 1,694 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 hello and welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogPaddle 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Sorry, can't help with any of that. We've got a different set of rules over here. Good Luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 You are best looking and posting in this section for FAC related stuff mate : http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index.php?showforum=7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dynamoio 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Cheers Gav - HermanE's just posted a similar issue to mine in that thread, so I've seconded on his his post. Between the guys here and the clubs I shoot with sure I'll find the best way, bunnies and innocent PL14 bits of paper beware! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coney 3 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hello and welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 1 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hi there, and welcome to the board! I am sure you will find it very interesting and helpfull here - we're a good crowd really All the best, Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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