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Shooting Forum - Firearms licencing information

ross300bhp · 2007-10-20 20:23:48

Hi folks,newbie here so go easy,im very interested in picking up shooting and the main quarry is foxes,just a few questions if i can.Ive my eye on a tikka t3 tactical but ive hardly any experience with firearms and was wondering do you think this rifle is ok for a beginner to start off with and do you think id have hassle…

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20-10-2007 9:23pm

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ross300bhp

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Hi folks,newbie here so go easy,im very interested in picking up shooting and the main quarry is foxes,just a few questions if i can.Ive my eye on a tikka t3 tactical but ive hardly any experience with firearms and was wondering do you think this rifle is ok for a beginner to start off with and do you think id have hassle in trying to get a licence for it.

i do alot ferreting and lamping with my dogs but my friend (a farmer) asked if i could do anything bout all he foxes on his land and to be honest theres alot of them there,so heres the push i needed to get into the sport:o

ps any replies welcome ross;)

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#2 22-10-2007 10:16am
alan123

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#3 27-10-2007 8:02pm
meathstevie

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You'll probably have to do a bit of pleading to get a .223 on a first time licence.. all depends on you convincing the local firearms chap and the super that :

1. You're of sound character : fit to hold a potent firearm
2. .223 is the right rifle to do the job ( which it realisticly is )

Also a good starter is getting your basic safety knowledge up to scratch and demonstrate this to the folks you'll be dealing with in the shop with the blue light if the discussion would drift that way. It contributes big time to your chances of getting what you want.

P.S. ask for permission for a moderator as well, a .223 is loud enough in the middle of the night

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#4 28-10-2007 12:48am
ross300bhp

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thanx for the info guys;)

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