goldypurple said:
Max, if i do that, by putting them all down for club use, i then wouldnt be able to use them for stalking would i? as they are only intented for club use
Here we go again Andy.
Hopefully you will get what you ask for - provided you can show 'good reason' for a specified use for that particular firearm, and provided it meets any calibre/energy requirements and/or you have membership of a target shooting club.
You apply for target shooting = a condition only allowing target shooting
You apply for deer = a condition allowing deer
You apply for fox = a condition allowing fox
You apply for vermin = a condition allowing vermin
You apply for any of the sporting uses above
plus 'and any other lawful quarry' = you might just save yourself a load of hassle.
Didn't you previously say you have access to ground for fox & vermin via a friend? If so you might well have good reason for the .22 & .223 for sporting use anyway.
If you want to try and have your firearms authorised/conditioned with the least amount of restriction, then use this form of wording on your application (where applicable to the calibre/primary use) - for example:
Calibre: .308
Type: Rifle (+moderator)
Reason: Deer Stalking, any other lawful quarry and zeroing. Target shooting.
Where: On land over which I have lawful authority to shoot and approved ranges.
By using this form of wording you will be mirroring the latest ACPO FELWG recommended condition that allows the use of a firearm for 'any lawful quarry' once the 'primary' good reason for possession has been satisfied. Hopefully it will lead the FEO into realising you know something about the Firearms Act adminstration and forestall any rubbish about deer calibres not being suitable for fox, vermin etc.
Check out one of the other threads you've started
:
http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=68533&highlight=#68533