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by WSMShooter
Wed Sep 14, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1285

Re: Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health

Many thanks Rutty for the comments - I agree fully with everything you've said and will be doing just that.
by WSMShooter
Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:06 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1285

Re: Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health

You have to understand the UK governments' paranoia with guns. One false step and you are in deep trouble. Tell your wife where you keep your gun safe keys and you lose your licence. The Scots are even licensing air guns and banning home plinking, partly as a guilt trip over licensing mistakes they...
by WSMShooter
Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1285

Re: Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health

Can I suggest that you should discuss this with your doctor and ask whether he feels you should be allowed to use a gun. As I understand it, there are different degrees of bipolar. The worst cases, during bad times, would certainly cause concern. Thanks for the response - I fully intend to speak wi...
by WSMShooter
Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:06 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health
Replies: 8
Views: 1285

Newbie Question: FAC Application (UK) and Mental Health

Hi to all, I have a quick question regarding the FAC application process and mental health issues. I last shot as a club member 20 years ago and held a full FAC without issue. I have recently started shooting again (.22 smallbore rifle) and am coming to the end of my probation period, after which th...