Guns on the SGC

[parislondonparis 0]

Hi there,

 

I am in the process of applying for my shotgun certificate and I was wondering whether I need to indicate in the interview what guns I want to buy. How detailed does that need to be?

 

I am not quite sure yet what I want to buy. I am doubting between O/U and SS, and I may end up wanting one of both. Given that I will be targeting second hand guns to fit the budget, I won't know exactly what I'll buy perhaps until I am in the store.

 

When you buy a gun do you need to get the specific gun approved before completing the purchase? Or does the certificate specify a certain caliber within which you can buy whatever you like? Or do you just need to notify them when you buy a gun? Just wondering how this works.

 

Many thanks,

 

Vincent

[tom1cameron 1]

For a SGC you do not need to say what type, brand etc etc

 

State what shooting it is you will be doing (Clay, game, vermin, waterfowl etc etc) and if you have a club membership or written permission for shooting over any ground then include that as well.

 

It would do no harm to say that you intend to consult a local gunsmith about exactly which gun to buy.

 

What is important is that you have the right cabinet in place before you get the visit/interview

 

T

[parislondonparis 0]

OK, thank you.

 

Vincent

[mattydski 560]

OK, thank you.

 

Vincent

 

view the pinned topic by sporting shooter at the top of the page. It will answer all you questions.

[jackinbox99 41]

All depends on the area you live in really. My local firearms officer is quite laid back. Ive had my license for 12 years now and when i first got it, he just asked what i was going to shoot. I said "clays" and that was that. He has never once asked to see my gun cabinet or guns, even when i moved house or when i renewed.

 

But, other areas are different. My dad`s local officer always checks every single gun on his cert and the cabinet.