I live in Newcastle Upon Tyne and have been using the site as a guest for the last year or so. I have applied for my FAC and had my home visit a week ago so I should receive a decision soon. I lived overseas for some years but have always been interested in the outdoors, wild camping and general feel good factor of being out in the elements. I have been a member of a couple of rifle clubs for just over a year, shooting mainly .22LR on indoor ranges and use centre fire club rifles on club meets. I completed my DSC 1 last May and did a pre DSC 1 rifle handling course beforehand, obviously there is a big difference between carrying a rifle in the field to shooting on a range.
The main reason initially for applying for a FAC was to stalk as I like the idea of being self-sufficient and putting meat on the table whether that be a rabbit or venison. However, I am also interested in PRS shooting as I like the fact that the shooter has to adopt different positions that they would possible face in real life situations. So once I get the green light I intend on doing some paid stalks in Northumberland or Borders to gain more experience and work towards my DSC 2 and try to find some land or a syndicate I could join. I have already found this site very useful and will no doubt be asking for recommendations for stalking in the very near future and asking lots of questions.
The main reason initially for applying for a FAC was to stalk as I like the idea of being self-sufficient and putting meat on the table whether that be a rabbit or venison. However, I am also interested in PRS shooting as I like the fact that the shooter has to adopt different positions that they would possible face in real life situations. So once I get the green light I intend on doing some paid stalks in Northumberland or Borders to gain more experience and work towards my DSC 2 and try to find some land or a syndicate I could join. I have already found this site very useful and will no doubt be asking for recommendations for stalking in the very near future and asking lots of questions.
