FAC LICENSE (AIR GUN)

[RAMCAM 4]

I am looking to power up my rifle i have been told that the license is around £50 for 5 years, do i need permission to shoot ?, i only want it for an air rifle. How do you get one?.

Edited March 5, 2009 by RAMCAM

[Guest buster321c]

So what your saying is you want your air rifle ` F.A.C ` ?

[Guest buster321c]

http://www.taysideairgunclub.org/TAC/downl...%20of%20FAC.pdf

 

 

 

Have a read

[andyfr1968 772]

I enjoyed reading that. It's similar to my own dealings with FAC airguns. It's a long time since I had an airgun 'on ticket', but when I did I had an RWS 52 in .22 shooting 32 ft/lb with Crosman Premiers.

I know things have come on a long way in recent years but I used that gun almost every day on the estate where I worked, and knew how and where it shot very well. I used to practice on empty shot gun cases out to 75 yards and yes, I know how far 75 REAL yards is.

If conditions were perfect, I'd shoot quarry at that range, but they seldom are. I let my FAC go about ten years back, and have mainly used sub FAC in .177 scince then.

In that time, if I'm honest, I can still take probably 9 out of the 10 shot's I'd have taken with the 52. Mainly 'cos conditions are seldom good enough to shoot any further than 35-40 yards, even with an extra 20 ft/lb.

Aigun pellets are light and do not lend themselves to very long range shot's in real-world conditions.

Cheers and good luck.

Edited March 5, 2009 by andyfr1968

[RAMCAM 4]

http://www.taysideairgunclub.org/TAC/downl...%20of%20FAC.pdf

 

 

 

Have a read

 

Thanks mate found that very useful.

[RAMCAM 4]

I enjoyed reading that. It's similar to my own dealings with FAC airguns. It's a long time scince I had an airgun 'on ticket', but when I did I had an RWS 52 in .22 shooting 32 ft/lb with Crosman Premiers.

I know things have come on a long way in recent years but I used that gun almost every day on the estate where I worked, and knew how and where it shot very well. I used to practice on empty shot gun cases out to 75 yards and yes, I know how far 75 REAL yards is.

If conditions were perfect, I'd shoot quarry at that range, but they seldom are. I let my FAC go about ten years back, and have mainly used sub FAC in .177 scince then.

In that time, if I'm honest, I can still take probably 9 out of the 10 shot's I'd have taken with the 52. Mainly 'cos conditions are seldom good enough to shoot any further than 35-40 yards, even with an extra 20 ft/lb.

Aigun pellets are light and do not lend themselves to very long range shot's in real-world conditions.

Cheers and good luck.

 

How did you obtain your license and was it for air rifles only?

[andyfr1968 772]

I enjoyed reading that. It's similar to my own dealings with FAC airguns. It's a long time scince I had an airgun 'on ticket', but when I did I had an RWS 52 in .22 shooting 32 ft/lb with Crosman Premiers.

I know things have come on a long way in recent years but I used that gun almost every day on the estate where I worked, and knew how and where it shot very well. I used to practice on empty shot gun cases out to 75 yards and yes, I know how far 75 REAL yards is.

If conditions were perfect, I'd shoot quarry at that range, but they seldom are. I let my FAC go about ten years back, and have mainly used sub FAC in .177 scince then.

In that time, if I'm honest, I can still take probably 9 out of the 10 shot's I'd have taken with the 52. Mainly 'cos conditions are seldom good enough to shoot any further than 35-40 yards, even with an extra 20 ft/lb.

Aigun pellets are light and do not lend themselves to very long range shot's in real-world conditions.

Cheers and good luck.

 

How did you obtain your license and was it for air rifles only?

It was for airguns only and it was easy for me at the time.

I worked on a large estate as an assistant keeper and had a shotgun certificate at that time. Called in to my local Cop-shop, and had a talk to the FAO.

It's not so easy now and for me, it's not worth it anymore.

If you need proper long range shots and are going for an FAC, go for 17hmr, .22lr or both........

You won't get many more bunnies in your bag with 30 odd ft/lb's than what you've got now.

Edited March 5, 2009 by andyfr1968

[RAMCAM 4]

I enjoyed reading that. It's similar to my own dealings with FAC airguns. It's a long time scince I had an airgun 'on ticket', but when I did I had an RWS 52 in .22 shooting 32 ft/lb with Crosman Premiers.

I know things have come on a long way in recent years but I used that gun almost every day on the estate where I worked, and knew how and where it shot very well. I used to practice on empty shot gun cases out to 75 yards and yes, I know how far 75 REAL yards is.

If conditions were perfect, I'd shoot quarry at that range, but they seldom are. I let my FAC go about ten years back, and have mainly used sub FAC in .177 scince then.

In that time, if I'm honest, I can still take probably 9 out of the 10 shot's I'd have taken with the 52. Mainly 'cos conditions are seldom good enough to shoot any further than 35-40 yards, even with an extra 20 ft/lb.

Aigun pellets are light and do not lend themselves to very long range shot's in real-world conditions.

Cheers and good luck.

 

How did you obtain your license and was it for air rifles only?

It was for airguns only and it was easy for me at the time.

I worked on a large estate as an assistant keeper and had a shotgun certificate at that time. Called in to my local Cop-shop, and had a talk to the FAO.

It's not so easy now and for me, it's not worth it anymore.

If you need proper long range shots and are going for an FAC, go for 17hmr, .22lr or both........

You won't get many more bunnies in your bag with 30 odd ft/lb's than what you've got now.

 

Thanks for the info mate

[SEAN3513 7]

when applying for your fac, you will need to ask for each type of calibre you would want.

 

i.e .22-250 .17hmr etc ( including air rifle fac)

 

you will also need to include the amount of ammunition you wish to keep and purchase.

 

the land you have to shoot on will have to be inspected to ensure the suitability of each calibre.

 

you will also need a bs gun safe with seperate compartment for rifle bolts and ammo ( or a seperate one, completely)

 

you dont need to specify the amount of ammo required for air rifle fac.......as these are available to non fac holders.

 

have a chat to your local fire arms officer, they are usually very helpful and will be able to advise better than anyone.

 

good luck with it

 

all the best

 

sean

[RAMCAM 4]

when applying for your fac, you will need to ask for each type of calibre you would want.

 

i.e .22-250 .17hmr etc ( including air rifle fac)

 

you will also need to include the amount of ammunition you wish to keep and purchase.

 

the land you have to shoot on will have to be inspected to ensure the suitability of each calibre.

 

you will also need a bs gun safe with seperate compartment for rifle bolts and ammo ( or a seperate one, completely)

 

you dont need to specify the amount of ammo required for air rifle fac.......as these are available to non fac holders.

 

have a chat to your local fire arms officer, they are usually very helpful and will be able to advise better than anyone.

 

good luck with it

 

all the best

 

sean

 

Thanks for that Sean

[RAMCAM 4]

When i do get my FAC do they come and inspect on a regular basis?.

[SEAN3513 7]

no.........every 5 years, unless your naughty.

[RAMCAM 4]

no.........every 5 years, unless your naughty.

 

That ain't so bad.

 

Thanks Sean

[Deker 3,491]

no.........every 5 years, unless your naughty.

 

That ain't so bad.

 

Thanks Sean

 

The renewal visit is the easy bit...getting your certificate to start with can be fun!!!!

[jazz_11 5]

i had my interview with the FAO on thursday for my SGC i no its not a FAC but they want to know what you will use it for, where you will use it, why you want it... a fac is for any bullet gun not just air rifles. i have been told on several occasions that a FAC is much much harder to get than a shotgun certificate and that they go into much more detail. but the officer said he cant see any problems with my application so i was well pleased.. you need to do your homework when applying for a fac or sgc....