1. Do what the RFD does (assuming in the same area).
Even if what he is doing goes against what is quite clearly stated in the HO Guidance?
2. If you don't buy factory ammo how would you show use of the rifle at time of FAC renewal.
Interesting one this. What's to stop the FAC holder from entering any old made up hand loaded ammo quantities on their ticket? It's not verified anywhere, so the information is worthless - and any FEO/FLO worth their salt would recognise it - a bit like personal 'cull records' being presented to open up a ticket etc.
Retaining receipts for expanding bullets purchased might be seen as being a more reliable method of 'proving' ammo usage, but again, unless it actually has your personal details recorded, they could have been purchased by anyone.
I ran all the various scenarios past the FEO when requested to record reloaded rounds on my cert, (I refused BTW), and after consultation with 'the office' they were forced to agree with me that no method is reliable nor actually required. After all, it might be a bit embarrassing for them if the FAC was revoked on the grounds of under use and they were requested to prove it.
IMO it's just another bit of box ticking that certain FLDs have got into because it's been generally unchallenged. Just my opinion, but if an individual is an experienced shooter, has passed all the checks as a fit and competent person etc., and is entrusted with firearms, then surely they should be considered responsible and adult enough to make some decisions off their own backs provided they stay within the law? Or do we need more uneccessary and increasing bureaucracy to 'ensure'
that we do?