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I am putting in for my first variation at the end of the month other than one for one and I am wondering what approach to take. I have either acquired or have my name down for every firearm on my current ticket, 308, 303, .22 SemiAuto, 44mag, .45 B/P Revolver.

I have a .22 BSA Martini International waiting for me so I need an additional slot for .22. However I do want another semi auto .22 in the form of an AR in the next 12 months. I would also like to buy a .223 upper for it in the next 18 months. I would like one of these .22 Colt 1911 LBP too.

Hopefully next year my Rem 308 will be off to be re barrelled to 260 Rem and I'll then get an F/TR in 308.

I also fancy either a LBR or nitro converted Taurus.

Is 3 additional .22s, a 223, 260Rem and a revolver too much do you think? I would be reasonably happy to cut the LBR/Taurus if pushed. The above would take me up to my cabinet capacity.

Mike357 wrote:Is 3 additional .22s, a 223, 260Rem and a revolver too much do you think? I would be reasonably happy to cut the LBR/Taurus if pushed. The above would take me up to my cabinet capacity.

It is a good list and a starting point, I would say have a chat with your FEO, especially as you may need an additional cabinet which will mean a home visit, handy as you can sit down with a cuppa and discuss all sorts of interesting things.

I always thought FEO's would try and talk us out of additional firearms but the truth is far from that, we have never met with any resistance and on occasion they have suggested we up our ammunition holding for some calibres.

Cabinets are irrelevant because you can always buy another-the important bit is how many firearms they'll allow before an alarm is needed.What you're planning on asking for isnt unreasonable and provided you're member of a home office approved shooting club they cant really refuse.If they query why you want two 22lr rifles explain the semi is for practical rifle comps,the Martini for vintage shooting and the pistol just because!

I have written out the Application and ditched the 223 upper as I have too much full bore stuff to do with the 303, 308 and the 260 when it is built. I also ditched the idea of a nitro converted pistol. Can always get a cylinder for my Ruger if need be.

I want to apply for a sound moderator for my 22 rifles, just one mod between 3 rifles. Firstly, is this acceptable for target shooting and secondly what wording do I use on the application?

Is reduced muzzle flip, recoil etc a good enough reason or are they only granted to protect rabbits hearing?

Reduction in noise should be enough, from a heath and safety viewpoint alone it would he hard to refuse

if you are in sandgropers area I would chat with him, his FEO is much more sensible than what I had to put up with in Strathclyde..just be glad you are not there..although i heard they have now improved.

Strathclyde would have had the lot off you if they could.

Just put 'hearing protection' down.It would be hard for them to argue with a H&S reason.

Hearing protection/noise pollution prevention is all i have ever put down for my moderators and i've got 5, including a one for my 9mm carbine

As has been said as long as you're a full member of a gun club and the club has a range(s) that are certified for those calibres they'd have a pretty tough refusing you.