Ret-Dot- You require to show 'good reason' to possess a deer calibre rifle and this can only be done where you have either land with deer on that you have permission to shoot or a formal lease for deer management.
The Police consider that recreational stalkers who only book a couple of days deer stalking a year can use an Estate Rifle as they do not merit the possession of higher calibre rifles than say for vermin control.
2 ways that you could alter this are :
1. Write to local farmers round Stirling to seek permission to shoot and get access to roe deer- certainly have seen plenty in the fields on the road to Gargunnock. If you get a farm where you have vermin and deer control then you have the good reason for a deer calibre rifle.
2. Join a syndicate and get the Permit Holder to confirm your right to shoot over ground with deer.
The above also assumes that you have the 'fitness to possess' and have 'referees' that will certify this position.
Andy
Ret-Dot- You require to show 'good reason' to possess a deer calibre rifle and this can only be done where you have either land with deer on that you have permission to shoot or a formal lease for deer management.
The Police consider that recreational stalkers who only book a couple of days deer stalking a year can use an Estate Rifle as they do not merit the possession of higher calibre rifles than say for vermin control.
2 ways that you could alter this are :
1. Write to local farmers round Stirling to seek permission to shoot and get access to roe deer- certainly have seen plenty in the fields on the road to Gargunnock. If you get a farm where you have vermin and deer control then you have the good reason for a deer calibre rifle.
2. Join a syndicate and get the Permit Holder to confirm your right to shoot over ground with deer.
The above also assumes that you have the 'fitness to possess' and have 'referees' that will certify this position.
Andy
Ret-Dot- You require to show 'good reason' to possess a deer calibre rifle and this can only be done where you have either land with deer on that you have permission to shoot or a formal lease for deer management.
The Police consider that recreational stalkers who only book a couple of days deer stalking a year can use an Estate Rifle as they do not merit the possession of higher calibre rifles than say for vermin control.
2 ways that you could alter this are :
1. Write to local farmers round Stirling to seek permission to shoot and get access to roe deer- certainly have seen plenty in the fields on the road to Gargunnock. If you get a farm where you have vermin and deer control then you have the good reason for a deer calibre rifle.
2. Join a syndicate and get the Permit Holder to confirm your right to shoot over ground with deer.
The above also assumes that you have the 'fitness to possess' and have 'referees' that will certify this position.
Andy
In addition, the originator of the Post like I are based in Scotland and governed by the Scottish Ministers (not Home Office Guidance) who set the requirements for the respective Police Authorities in Scotland to apply and hence the difference.
I'm sorry firsttimer but I'll have to ask you to explain why you said the above when Strathclyde Firearms Licensing puts the Home Office link on their webpage, which would tend to suggest you are wrong in what you say... please see:
http://www.strathclyde.police.uk/index.asp?locID=583&docID=-1
provide on-going proof for the need to possess which is the legal requirement
Good reason must be shown at the time of an application and will come into possible question at a time of renewal, yes... but... "ongoing proof"... Please refer me to the relevant legislation which bears out your statement as I am unaware of it.