Is an FAC worth it ?

[Deerhunter22]

If you can get your doctor to do the medical certification, not all doctors do, it will usually be quicker and cheaper.it has to go through your doctors anyway to supply the medical notes and i think a marker on your records, if thats not the case it will soon.
absolutely go for it dont hesitate, its a great pastime or profession. Scotland i think is Deer central, and your biggest cost to some of the best Stalking in the world is fuel for the vehicle to get you there, especially if you get your own permission.
Good luck with your endeavour

How do you approach the do for just rock up with the forms. I’ve read the story’s of ridiculous fees n people said just go to medcert.

 

[phildsmith69]

How do you approach the do for just rock up with the forms. I’ve read the story’s of ridiculous fees n people said just go to medcert.

Pretty much. In my case I just dropped it in to the receptionist stating it was a firearms medical. Picked it up about a week later. Must admit my doctor is also my neighbour I have heard stories from friends whose doctors have refused to do it so they have had to go the medicert route. When I applied 2 years ago £60 was the going rate but that seems to have gone up like everything else. My advice is just ask and find out. Don’t get too fixated on all the horror stories where things went wrong

 

[The Grouse]

Deep breath, relax

No point worrying about all the negatives when you have yet to start putting pen to paper, and that's coming from an inveterate overthinker.

I'm new to having an FAC, just coming up to a year, so my application process is still fresh in my mind. Just be prepared, be honest and the rest should slot into place.

Just think of all the benefits it can bring instead of the all the highly unlikely pitfalls. I went for my first solo stalk Monday on a permission that I wouldn't have obtained had it not been for my FAC. Something I'd still be dreaming of doing if I hadn't taken the plunge with my application.


Get that application started

 

[opticron1]

Hi, I want to apply for an FAC I’ve been on quite a few guided stalks now but want to take that next step to getting an FAC then possibly more chance securing my own land afterwards.
But with all my research, YouTube ect I’m just having 2nd thoughts. It sounds like even without reason they can revoke certificates, and that it’s just in general hassle trying to obtain and maintain a certificate. The obtaining side of things is reasonable, don’t want to be handing out the rights to a rifle to a drug dealer not that I would imagine that kind of person even applys for one lol but you get my point.
Just wondering what others think is the hassle and risks worth it. Wouldn’t ever want a revocation to end in a loss of a lot of money I’ve read and heard the horror story’s especially in the wake of tht Plymouth shooting a few years ago. I’m in Scotland btw

Interesting thread......
From my point of view I don't have a FAC because my better half doesn't like the idea of weapons in the house, whereas if she gave me the ok I'd have an application in before she'd taken her next breath!
I'm quite happy using whatever rifle or shotgun is available from the estate/stalker/clay shoot, but......... it would be great to have my own rifle/shotgun/air rifle and try and sort my own land/permission out. So, as everyone else has said, forget the horror stories and clickbait from the interweb, if you want a FAC and you're a responsible person who looks forward to stalking and sourcing his own food, go for it!

 

[Klenchblaize]

I’m going to be controversial and suggest that the Op’s thread rather suggests he lacks the degree of interest in rifle shooting and firearms ownership that most with an FAC exhibit. My point being one normally asks for assistance in achieving a goal rather than inviting reasons to not engage in what should be a passion.

K

 

[Deerhunter22]

Deep breath, relax

No point worrying about all the negatives when you have yet to start putting pen to paper, and that's coming from an inveterate overthinker.

I'm new to having an FAC, just coming up to a year, so my application process is still fresh in my mind. Just be prepared, be honest and the rest should slot into place.

Just think of all the benefits it can bring instead of the all the highly unlikely pitfalls. I went for my first solo stalk Monday on a permission that I wouldn't have obtained had it not been for my FAC. Something I'd still be dreaming of doing if I hadn't taken the plunge with my application.


Get that application started

cheers lol that’s the dream that a solo stalk into some nice tor bucks or at least that’s mine.
i am planning on an fac application just getting the ball rolling need my med done before anything else which is easier said than done given they can refuse. Might just with the prices I’m hearing off just go to medcert least you know the price and it’s seems fair compared to others and what they’ve paid

 

[Deerhunter22]

I’m going to be controversial and suggest that the Op’s thread rather suggests he lacks the degree of interest in rifle shooting and firearms ownership that most with an FAC exhibit. My point being one normally asks for assistance in achieving a goal rather than inviting reasons to not engage in what should be a passion.

K

You could not be more wrong, I am simply asking is applying for an FAC worth the hassle and costs when you hear horror story’s of police revoking licenses and from what I read they have done so without having proper grounds to suggest someone as a credible threat to society. Especially more so after the shooting in Plymouth which is an absolute tragedy. I’d love nothing more than to have an FAC and my own rifle. Just asking question it is a timely and financial investment

 

[Squirrelbasher]

Had mine since the eighties and never had an issue. Doctor charged me £15 for medical form when I renewed.

 

[Klenchblaize]

You could not be more wrong, I am simply asking is applying for an FAC worth the hassle and costs when you hear horror story’s of police revoking licenses and from what I read they have done so without having proper grounds to suggest someone as a credible threat to society. Especially more so after the shooting in Plymouth which is an absolute tragedy. I’d love nothing more than to have an FAC and my own rifle. Just asking question it is a timely and financial investment

Hardly a financial investment unless you’re laying down a multiplicity of H&H big game rifles that increase in value like a Rolex in certain Countries!

Most common man-like shooters are always out of pocket in following their interest, even if only factoring the monies required to pay the monthly home alarm monitoring fees charged by ADT!

K

 

[Deerhunter22]

Hardly a financial investment unless you’re laying down a multiplicity of H&H big game rifles that increase in value like a Rolex in certain Countries!

Most common man-like shooters are always out of pocket in following their interest, even if only factoring the monies required to pay the monthly home alarm monitoring fees charged by ADT!

K

It’s an investment to get started buying all the gear I mean I’m just asking questions here. I am passionate about the sport not that I need to prove that to you. I had a question and I asked it is all I’m 22 and to fork out a couple grand to get going on a solo level for me is a fair chunk of cash

Hardly a financial investment unless you’re laying down a multiplicity of H&H big game rifles that increase in value like a Rolex in certain Countries!

Most common man-like shooters are always out of pocket in following their interest, even if only factoring the monies required to pay the monthly home alarm monitoring fees charged by ADT!

K

 

[bottletopbill]

Do it now I debated it for over thirty years but just kept a SGC then four years ago i went for my FAC at the age of over sixty years old now 66yrs done myDSC1 got a open ticket .
Learn by my mistake join a club or go out with some one

 

[Deerhunter22]

Do it now I debated it for over thirty years but just kept a SGC then four years ago i went for my FAC at the age of over sixty years old now 66yrs done myDSC1 got a open ticket .
Learn by my mistake join a club or go out with some one

already go out on paid stalks heading out on the 2nd again. Plan to get advice off him he has done it over 30 years I believe and 25 as a guide. I believe he had mentioned he can help with FAC's getting the application in act and you can put down his land as places to shoot obviously with him only. But if I get an FAC im sure with how hard it is to procure land for myself that then I can only have my chances improved already holding an FAC and license to shoot ect.

 

[phildsmith69]

Getting an FAC in my experience is not a big deal. It sounds to me that your concern is more related to the cost? Joining a local club could help. You can get your FAC and use club rifles for club shoots. For stalking, estate rifles are often available. If you are having serious doubts then maybe its not for you?

 

[Deerhunter22]

Getting an FAC in my experience is not a big deal. It sounds to me that your concern is more related to the cost? Joining a local club could help. You can get your FAC and use club rifles for club shoots. For stalking, estate rifles are often available. If you are having serious doubts then maybe its not for you?

costs are fine all I wanted to know was is it right they need reason to revoke or ask for surrender of guns or is it willy nilly. Maybe didn't word it right, I have the intent to apply for an FAC the costs don't bother me thats fine was meant for this to be more of a question is all rather than my true thoughts Obviously who wants to pay for something that can be taken away without good reason or cause. just with what I read suppose gave me the feelings of maybe not worth it but then again im reading into the crap and probably biased rubbish rather than the unbiased stuff

 

[potshotpat]

Apply now and by the time you get it granted, you could possibly have other ideas for a hobby. Like knitting string vests,catching butterflies or whistling in the wind. Good luck your going to need it.

 

[Deerhunter22]

Apply now and by the time you get it granted, you could possibly have other ideas for a hobby. Like knitting string vests,catching butterflies or whistling in the wind. Good luck your going to need it.

how am I going to need luck ? christ im asking a question, I thought it seemed reasonable and I thought to ask nay question is reasonable. Getting into shooting is unlike any other hobby, you can't just go out buy what you need and go. there's hoops to jump first. So thank you for your valued input here really appreciate it

 

[phildsmith69]

costs are fine all I wanted to know was is it right they need reason to revoke or ask for surrender of guns or is it willy nilly. Maybe didn't word it right, I have the intent to apply for an FAC the costs don't bother me thats fine was meant for this to be more of a question is all rather than my true thoughts Obviously who wants to pay for something that can be taken away without good reason or cause. just with what I read suppose gave me the feelings of maybe not worth it but then again im reading into the crap and probably biased rubbish rather than the unbiased stuff

All i can say is, i've not come across any such cases of FAC's being revoked (i belong to a club with over 100 members) "will nilly". Only cases i have been aware of are stories regarding circumstances of ill health or recklessness by the individual. Any "normal" law abiding citizen should have no problems (in my experience ). Stop worrying and go for it!

 

[Deerhunter22]

Apply now and by the time you get it granted, you could possibly have other ideas for a hobby. Like knitting string vests,catching butterflies or whistling in the wind. Good luck your going to need it.

I should ad I've been on many stalks so I know full well I really enjoy the hobby

 

[Deerhunter22]

All i can say is, i've not come across any such cases of FAC's being revoked (i belong to a club with over 100 members) "will nilly". Only cases i have been aware of are stories regarding circumstances of ill health or recklessness by the individual. Any "normal" law abiding citizen should have no problems (in my experience ). Stop worrying and go for it!

haha I am going for it lol I just read the story it through up questions being a novice and without as much knowledge as the experienced people on here. I fully intend to go on with it.

 

[Morkai]

If you are worried about GP costs just call and ask them, what can it hurt.

You also dont have to invest £ks, you could get a secondhand package for £500 which is one holiday abroad that you do once and the money is gone.

If you spent a grand on a setup and then got rid its only 10 or so nights on the p*ss in a year.

Stop scaring yourself over the thought of having it revoked.