FAC questions

[Waylander]

Under UK law, you are entitled to own a shotgun, so long as you have no criminal record and are not of intemperate habits. You get a shotgun licence unless Plod can offer reasons as to why you should not.

A firearms certificate is the opposite, you are not entitled to have one, unless you can demonstrate good reason as to why you should have one, to Plod. Good reasons include, vermin control, and deer stalking over land where you have the owners written permission and/or target shooting, which requires membership of a Home office approved club.

I have never come across any club that stores your firearms, and I have been a shooter for over 30 years. The only time club storage is required is for Section 7 firearms,(which are historic handguns) There are only about 2 or 3 clubs in the UK which offer this, and even they will not store your normal long guns.

Shooting is great sport, It teaches you control and discipline.

The more people that shoot, the safer the sport becomes from legislation (shooters are also voters).

Get down to your local club, you will be made welcome and you will enjoy it !

Waylander