Just a quick one

[$harp$hooter]

I am looking to apply for my SGC but just want some clarification on something.

With an FAC you need to be a member of a home office approved club, fullfill probationary period and become and full member prior to applying for the FAC or have appropriate permission of land to shoot.

I have read somewhere that you do not need to be a member of a club or have a permission to shoot to apply and want to own a shotgun as long as your reason is valid i.e. I will use it for clay pigeon shooting as and when I want.

Is this correct and if so is it just a case of filling in the forms and references, fitting an approved shotgun cabinet, having the inspection as bob's your uncle?

Any advice appreciated.

[techguy]

Correct... but your FEO will probably ask you about your experience with shotguns, and what you intend to use it for and a bit about safe handling of one. But that's about it.

[paxtond]

dont don't even need a reason for a SGC, you can say i want a shotgun to look pretty in my safe or even just because i want one.

if you have a fac a sgc is almost a given grant