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Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:00 pm
by StangGT
Swamp Donkey wrote:SevenSixTwo wrote:That's not torture. Having slots on your FAC but zero cash to fill them is worse!!! :lol:
Even worse, having the slot, and 'almost' enough money. Being £500 shy is a killer !!!! Roll on payday, stuff the bills
Do you really NEED 2 kidneys?
I've been patiently ebaying stuff while I've been a probationer.
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:03 pm
by FencepostError
SevenSixTwo wrote:^ An additional x2 British Standard five-lever mortice locks would be advisable (regardless!).
You mean 2 mortice locks per door?
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:03 am
by SevenSixTwo
I would. You can bypass a 'Yale' with a stiff sheet of plastic.
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:11 pm
by StangGT
so... I have my meeting with my FLO next week. Time to Polish my shoes, comb my hair and buy some battenburg!!
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:22 pm
by Dombo63
And biscuits. Chocolate Hob Nobs, Jaffa Cakes etc. As with gun cabinet size, get more than you think you'll need.
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:52 am
by StangGT
I've bought the biggest one i can fit in the space... :)
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:49 pm
by StangGT
Had my interview/meeting this morning. It seemed to go very well indeed. He suggested I add moderators to the 2 rifles, just in case... seemed fine about everything else... fingers crossed it wont be too long now!
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:25 pm
by zanes
zanes wrote:... mods, which you WILL get if you ask for them...
Les wrote:Some regions - Cheshire, for example - won't allow moderators unless you have approved land to shoot over. Quoting 'health and safety' for indoor target shooting won't work, since everybody is supposed to wear ear defenders anyway.
I have 'heard' that some indoor ranges insist on using moderators, presumably because of complaints from nearby neighbours, but I don't know of any personally.
StangGT wrote:He suggested I add moderators to the 2 rifles, just in case
Oops.
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:38 pm
by StangGT
Yes, I was somewhat surprised tbh. still, If I have them, I dont have to buy them!
Re: About to put in my first FAC application
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:52 pm
by Mattnall
Les wrote:Some regions - Cheshire, for example - won't allow moderators unless you have approved land to shoot over. Quoting 'health and safety' for indoor target shooting won't work, since everybody is supposed to wear ear defenders anyway.
I have 'heard' that some indoor ranges insist on using moderators, presumably because of complaints from nearby neighbours, but I don't know of any personally.
Shooting is noisy, get over it (target shooting). However if you are in a sensitive area then it might be preferential.
I use two RFCA ranges in the middle of small towns with houses all around and they have both been re-roofed in the last 6-8 months.
The old asbestos kept the noise down for those living nearby, the new tin seems to amplify it. Range nights have to try to finish early if possible and on club nights anyone with a moderator is advised to use it just to reduce the impact. This is with two different clubs and the cadets (though the cadets don't have mods).
It is not a rule yet but if there are enough complaints from the neighbours it may soon be, or the clubs will be kicked off altogether.