Hello all.
Not sure if this is the correct section of the site but this appears the best fit, apologies if incorrect.
Background information.
(Based in Somerest).
So I am currently applying for my FAC. My family are sheep farmers and they have about 25-40 rabbits in one of their fields and during lambing season foxes lurking in some of the others.
I am applying for a .22 for the rabbits and a 22-250 for the foxes.
In my interview, because it has been 10 years or so since I have used a rifle the officer said they are happy to grant the FAC provided I get some experience first. They said this has to be going out "2 or 3 times using the calibers I want to apply for, for pest control". They also said that firearms courses wouldn't be considered experience.
This seems perfectly reasonable in my opinion but it does leave me stuck. I don't know anyone with a FAC to take me out.
I've asked around extended family and friends of friends etc. The local gun shop owner and suggested posting on here to see if I can find anyone.
I'm not using this thread to ask for that as I'm sure most people wouldn't trust a stranger, let alone one on the internet but does anyone have suggestion of where to look for someone?
I am perfectly happy to pay for someones time.
Thank you for any suggestions or advice.
- Shrike
Not sure if this is the correct section of the site but this appears the best fit, apologies if incorrect.
Background information.
(Based in Somerest).
So I am currently applying for my FAC. My family are sheep farmers and they have about 25-40 rabbits in one of their fields and during lambing season foxes lurking in some of the others.
I am applying for a .22 for the rabbits and a 22-250 for the foxes.
In my interview, because it has been 10 years or so since I have used a rifle the officer said they are happy to grant the FAC provided I get some experience first. They said this has to be going out "2 or 3 times using the calibers I want to apply for, for pest control". They also said that firearms courses wouldn't be considered experience.
This seems perfectly reasonable in my opinion but it does leave me stuck. I don't know anyone with a FAC to take me out.
I've asked around extended family and friends of friends etc. The local gun shop owner and suggested posting on here to see if I can find anyone.
I'm not using this thread to ask for that as I'm sure most people wouldn't trust a stranger, let alone one on the internet but does anyone have suggestion of where to look for someone?
I am perfectly happy to pay for someones time.
Thank you for any suggestions or advice.
- Shrike