Orion
Well-Known Member
Only problem I can see is this, if the land in question is the land you nominate each renewal for your good reason, which is what gives you your open ticket.
Should for some reason this FEO decide it is not suitable, not only will your mate not get his slot, you will no longer be able to use this land as your good reason in the future.
.
Not sure this is right Neil. Good reason is the requirement to cull the species present.
I agree with Neil. What you have mentioned is only one of the criteria that may need to be satisfied to justify 'good reason'.
I referenced it before but for those who couldn't be bothered to look it up, or who didn't understand it here's what HOG says on the subject:
13.4 Apart from having a “good reason” in principle, an applicant’s reasons for owning firearms
should be genuine..............................
The police will be expected to make reasonable inquiries to verify the applicant’s
“good reason” for the possession of firearms. This may include:
i. a request for written authorities where relevant (and possible).
ii. verification of the likelihood of the quarry species being present.
iii. the suitability of land for the firearms requested commensurate with the
applicant’s experience.
iv. their authority to shoot on the land; and,
v. in the case of target shooters: verification of club membership and shooting activities.
vi. in the case of collectors: activity, including academic research, membership of
recognised bodies etc.
The possession of open or closed FACs by either party has no bearing on the situation - the police may very well be looking to satisfy iii above.