Section 1 Shotgun FAC Question

[pbrazendale]

Hi,

I am currently doing research in readiness for applying for my FAC, the club I shoot at does not have a practical shotgun range however they do clay shooting off site.

I shot a Winchester SX3 a while ago and loved it, as I understand these come under section 1 and as such have to be listed on your FAC application. What would constitute a good reason? Would clay shooting suffice? Or would I need to join another club that does practical shotgun?

Thanks in advance.


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[HH1]

You can get both "normal" Section 2 versions and the higher capacity FAC versions.

You can, (at least with Cheshire Police) use a Section 1 shotgun for clays as a secondary use to "Practical Shotgun" or "Target Shotgun", but you can't have one just for the sole purpose of shooting clays.

[pbrazendale]

Thanks, there is another range not far from me called Diggle that does practical shotgun, I may well join up there as well so I can shoot that aspect as it looks really good.


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[saddler]

You'd need Target Shotgun as primary reason, or Practical Shotgun of one form or another.
Try to get on one of the two day courses too, great fun & you'll learn a lot.

[BamBam]

Joining Diggle would give you good reason for a section 1 shotgun.

or if your interest is primarily in PSG then join Rossendale, £60 a year PSG membership.

[Mattnall]

NRA shoot practical and slug shotgun matches, if your club is affiliated or you are a personal member of the NRA then you have your suitable place to shoot S1 shotgun.

[pbrazendale]

Guys, thanks for this it's really helpful.


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[ovenpaa]

You can also apply for an S1 for vermin control.

[Gazoo]

pigeons !!!!!!

[Mattnall]

You can also apply for an S1 for vermin control.

Only hitting rabbits with slugs is not recommended