How to put a moderator on initial grant?

[Lancs_Oakley]

Hello, new poster and first question of many

I am sending off my FAC and have read on here its a good idea to include a mod on your FAC because it allows 1 for 1 swap later without going through a variation.

I have applied for a .22LR, 223 and 308. Is it best to put down for each?

Other than that I think I am ready to go so will be back soon for more questions!

Thanks.

[old_n07]

Hello and welcome

Yes put a mod down for each cal and if questioned just say it is for health and safety reasons - but you probably won't be

[Lancs_Oakley]

Thanks, how should I term that in the slot just put

Cal - 223 and type moderator?

Do you have to put anything in the reason box? Or just put H&S?

Thanks.

[WelshShooter]

That's exactly right. I put down for two 22lr, one 6.5mm and a 223 moderator. Stated health and safety as I only do target shooting, and got them no problem. This was during my FAC renewal after 5 years. When you buy a moderator, chances are they won't have a serial number so when you said paperwork to plod you can put "no visible number" under the section for serial number.

Also welcome to the forum!

[Oddbod]

I put down H&S & reducing noise pollution. Was granted four moderators with no questions.

[Biggles]

I put down H&S & reducing noise pollution. Was granted four moderators with no questions.

+ 1
Same here.
I didn't have a problem.
As with everything you apply for just make sure you have a viable reason that you can talk through if / when asked.
I was given some sound advice to have reasoned justification for calibers so you can talk through them at interview stage.
"My mate down the club said this is what I should ask for" doesn't really show you in a good light.

Think what to say when asked "why do you want a .308 and a .223" etc.
I was quizzed on why I wanted a .223 as well as a .308.

Mods should be the easy bit.This is from BASC's how to guide to firearms application....

For a sound moderator you might enter “to protect hearing and reduce disturbance” for example.

https://basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ ... e-2015.pdf

Oh and in the TYPE section just put "Rifle" don't put, bolt action ,semi auto ot straight pull.
Otherwise it might come back as action specific , which will limit your choice if you change your mind.

[ovenpaa]

Welcome to the forum Lancs_oakley and good luck with your application

[Rockhopper]

You still need to apply for a variation though if you don't want the mods but you save the £20 fee.

[Lancs_Oakley]

Thanks all. Good info.

Out of interest how much space does 1500 RF take up? Just deciding if I need an ammo safe?

[Rockhopper]

It'll fit in a small safe but probably not in an internal one.