This should be accepted in the same way as someone wanting to eventually own their own firearms. Part of being a HO Club member is the ability to possess and use the club's firearms after all. There are many reasons why someone wouldn't want to go the route of FAC and firearm ownership.Alpha1 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:40 am I think you are not the only one with tyre kickers. I have a member who completed his probationary membership and was offered a full membership that he accepted. He has been a full member for over three years he has no intention of applying for a certificate or purchasing his own guns. He turns up once a month and uses a Club .308 and a Club .303 rifle. He purchases 100 rounds of each caliber shoots it then goes home. He knows nothing about rifles black powder revolvers etc etc. Reloading is a black art he knows nothing about. I have to lug the Club guns to the range then take them home and clean them as well as my own stuff. So you are not on your own.
We have one member who doesn't want to apply as his wife doesn't want him to (and if I'm honest I doubt he could realistically afford it just now) but she is happy for him to be a member and shoot once every fortnight or so.
At another of my clubs there is one member who would not get a licence for medical reasons but he is a very keen and responsible shooter who competes with the club rifles in the postal leagues, he does very well. The police are very happy that he can shoot within the club environment and the club has had a group discussion with the member and the FEO and everyone is happy for him to continue shooting. I would be a shame if he was forced to give up one of the few pastimes and sports he can do because of the need to get an FAC.
With your 308/303 member perhaps making him clean the rifles after he has shot them is appropriate. It would enhance his participation in the sport and maybe get him interested in the working of the rifles.