Time to face the FAC ?

**The Caretaker** · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject: Time to face the FAC ?

I have put my FAC application in, just as i bump into someone who says that in my area its taking 18 to 24 weeks!!!!!! Confused

Oh i'll just have to be a very good boy and wait for it all to happen, i have a big enough shoot to use a fac rifle although i'm only going for FAC Air, not a rimmi although my shoot is big enough even for that! my boss won't allow it and seeing as i live on the premises i had better respect his wishes!
The last time i was in trouble with the law James Callaghan was in number 10
I have no driving convictions
The only blip on the horizon is that i was put on tablets for depression when my wife nearly died, i never took time off work or anything like that so i'm thinking they will not see that as the deal breaker?? i was on the lowest dose you could take as well. so i'm hoping that they won't hold that against me, anybody have any views on the matter?
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**boomer** · moderator Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 860 Location: leeds

i cant see it been that much of a problem matt mate
just keep your nose clean until the time comes lol
you never know your contact may have got the information wrong & it may not take as long
well fingers crossed anyway Wink

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**kwiky** · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject:

ive always wondered about this, i always wanted a shotgun cert but i was hospitalised in 2005 for severe depression (self harm, suicide attempt etc) i wasnt sectioned though, anyway, i wonder if it scuppered my chances of a shotgun or FAC air forever or if i let 10 or 15 years pass i might have a chance, i'll be very interested to see what happens in your case although your case seems a little less hopeless than mine

good luck, im pretty sure you'll be ok
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**rabbitstalker** · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

well mate i,m not realy wanting to post on this but i,m going to .

i would never give u fac air for one reason and one reason only lol only kidding mate

can,t c any reason why u won,t get it mate and when u do i,m sure u will take delivery off a lover rifle to match any rimmi. Very Happy

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**br0dy** · FORUM SPONSOR Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 295

Do driving convictions count?
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**The Caretaker** · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

glamour · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject:

James who??

Did everyone still have black and white eyesight then matthew?
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**jab** · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:24 am Post subject:

Good luck with your application Matt.
My dad was in the GMP firearms unit (yes it's true), I'll have a word with him about your situation - not sure if he did applications though....
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**The Caretaker** · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:52 am Post subject:

**rabbitstalker** · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject:

matt mate i told u what would happen your game keeper and your seconder,s will be spoken to before u so ask them to let u know when they have had contact with the police. when i got mine one off mine were in spain and the police phoned him . lol he was sitting talking to them at the pool side in the sun (lucky git) don,t worry mate u will get it ./
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babasan · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

good luck with this matt this is something that id love to try for but the funds wont allow let us know how you get on
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larson · vermin hunter Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 375

if driving convictions count i ant ever going to aplpy for mine Very Happy

.. but i voted no..( stone me later) sorry ct as i was lead to belive depression and medication was a no no as far as shotty licences go.. hope im wrong again. probly will be cos the missis says im always wrong.... Mr. Green

good luck in your fac

**The Caretaker** · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

nobbynobnob · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:58 am Post subject:

I got treated for depression 11 years ago. Had no problem getting my FAC or shotty cert. Smile

If your still being treated then thats a different matter, but you shouldn't have any problems. Just be honest when your interviewed by your FEO as hes the one who has most input when you apply.
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**The Caretaker** · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

Just bought a Bratonsound 5 gun cabinet so should I get lucky i'll have a good start with that. Are they a good cabinet?
its in very good nick 2 sets of keys and a top locking box. £100 Very Happy

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**boomer** · moderator Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 860 Location: leeds

Bratonsound gun cabinets are about the best there is ct mate
quality kit like that will only help in getting your FAC where abouts are you fixing it ?
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**The Caretaker** · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

I was thinking of putting it in the bedroom possibly behind the door although it would fit nicely next to the computer desk also in the bedroom any thoughts? is there such a thing as a bad place to put it?
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**boomer** · moderator Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 860 Location: leeds

yeah matt there is ....
one of the best places to put it is in the loft
failing that then the bedroom hidden into a wardrobe or something.basically some where out of sight.
then theres the usual alarms & locked windows & stuff
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**The Caretaker** · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject:

Well i had a visit today from the FAO and i have to say he was a really descent bloke we had boat loads in common we even shoot on the same estate although he stalks Deer where as i'm Vermin only.
He left with the parting words I see no reason why you shouldn't get it and the longest i would have to wait would be 6 weeks to find out but he said 99.99% got it! Wink

and just before he turned up MY GK phoned and told me that the map for the rest of the estate is now ready for me and i can collect and start using it ASAP Laughing

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**moonbear** · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

you not just got jam on it mate you got cream as well...well done bud.. Cool

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malasombra · starting out Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Spain

Seguro que sí, tiene pinta de ser buen tipo. Espero que no tarde tanto para disfrutar de su permiso para comprar su arma FAC.
Regards.
Alex
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**moonbear** · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject:

babasan · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject:

sweet well done mate
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**rabbitstalker** · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject:

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