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    Any clay pigeon shooters on the forum?

    So after a two year break, where I let my license lapse I’m applying for a shotgun licence. It seems that where I am (Essex) the process has been revamped and is now very quick, the delay is that I now have to supply a form completed by my GP, dropped that in the surgery yesterday and was told that as the doctor does it in private time I have to expect it to take 3-4 weeks and cost £60 +vat! Talk about “over a barrel” £60 to do a 5 minute job and there is nowhere else I can get it done.

    Anyway, just wondered who’s else shoots and what you use, last gun was a Blazer F3 but I’m looking at a Browning Cynergy this time round.

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    Silver pigeon for me.

    the GP letter is a pain, basically a CYA for the police, but it's unfortunately a necessity these days. Just pop in a few times to chivvy the doctor up and I am sure he will do it sooner!!

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    Last time I saw my GP I mentioned this charge and he said he wasn’t aware of it? Don’t think it’s mandatory to charge but more at the discretion.

    Beretta DT11 man myself, although been looking at a K gun more recently.

    Only thing that’s happened over the last 2 years is cartridges have got more expensive, and the latest buzz is you have to have faster carts. All blx in my opinion. Stick to one brand/cart and enjoy it. Welcome back to the club, and remember, with regards to reported costs to the misses, all shotguns cost £150

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    Beretta DT11 30” Multichoke sporster. Left handed.
    Lovely shotgun. Bit on the expensive side. But if you like Beretta you will not regret buying it.

    However, for a lot less money, £2000 will get you an almost new Beretta 692.

    DT11 is the top one. 692 below.

    Whenever I buy a used gun I take my time and always pick something with respectable wood. This can take months sometimes. Even years, as being left handed narrows my choice down considerably. Funny, they don’t usually cost anymore. They make no difference to how they shoot. But why buy a plank when you don’t have to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Metalic Mud View Post
    Beretta DT11 30” Multichoke sporster. Left handed.
    Lovely shotgun. Bit on the expensive side. But if you like Beretta you will not regret buying it.

    However, for a lot less money, £2000 will get you an almost new Beretta 692.

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    Or the new 694 is reported to be an absolute peach!


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    I don’t own a gun, but when invited I love to join a mate that goes clay pigeon shooting. I use one of his guns, and have found that I hit twice as many clays with a 20 bore than a 12 bore👍👍

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    Yup I have a Kemen KM4 12 bore and a Cynergy 20 bore.

    Currently have the Kemen up for sale as I find I'm shooting the 20 bore much more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch View Post
    I don’t own a gun, but when invited I love to join a mate that goes clay pigeon shooting. I use one of his guns, and have found that I hit twice as many clays with a 20 bore than a 12 bore
    Do you need a licence to accompany a friend and use their gun?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    Do you need a licence to accompany a friend and use their gun?
    No.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    Do you need a licence to accompany a friend and use their gun?
    Nope. As long as they are a license holder

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    Speaking as a GP trainee so very biased! I think the fee is totally fair. You are right GPs do not have to charge, but they should.

    You aren’t just paying for the GPs time to fill in a form, they have to search through your records (not as easy as it sounds with NHS IT) and more importantly you are paying for the GP taking the responsibility to say you are medically fit to own a gun. For me it is the liability that costs the money.


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    Any clay pigeon shooters on the forum?

    Quote Originally Posted by watchstudent View Post
    Speaking as a GP trainee so very biased! I think the fee is totally fair. You are right GPs do not have to charge, but they should.

    You aren’t just paying for the GPs time to fill in a form, they have to search through your records (not as easy as it sounds with NHS IT) and more importantly you are paying for the GP taking the responsibility to say you are medically fit to own a gun. For me it is the liability that costs the money.


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    Whilst I appreciate in principle where you’re coming from, unfortunately it is not as straight forward. This has been a highly contested argument since it’s introduction and the GP fee as a whole is genuinely unwarranted and unnecessary, hence why in the FEO template GP letter it states that the fee is at the discretion of the GP, otherwise it would be mandatory.

    It takes the GP no more time then a typical appointment, of which we all have a right to request and attend. This in fact is how I request my GP confirmation. A face to face appointment, so he can 1 asses me there in person and 2 see me in person to familiarise himself with who I am. Hand him the letter, checks his computer for anything the letter refers too, signs it job done. Doesn’t need a £60 fee, my GP agrees .

    Also this is only a request for information relating to certain issues, mostly relating to mental health or heart issues etc. it is does not seek a professional opinion as to the suitability to hold a Firearms/Shotgun certificate, as this decision lies solely with the police
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anygreg View Post
    Whilst I appreciate in principle where you’re coming from, unfortunately it is not as straight forward. This has been a highly contested argument since it’s introduction and the GP fee as a whole is genuinely unwarranted and unnecessary, hence why in the FEO template GP letter it states that the fee is at the discretion of the GP, otherwise it would be mandatory.

    It takes the GP no more time then a typical appointment, of which we all have a right to request and attend. This in fact is how I request my GP confirmation. A face to face appointment, so he can 1 asses me there in person and 2 see me in person to familiarise himself with who I am. Hand him the letter, checks his computer for anything the letter refers too, signs it job done. Doesn’t need a £60 fee, my GP agrees .

    Also this is only a request for information relating to certain issues, mostly relating to mental health or heart issues etc. it is does not seek a professional opinion as to the suitability to hold a Firearms/Shotgun certificate, as this decision lies solely with the police
    Don’t see why NHS should pay the GP to do this.

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    Any clay pigeon shooters on the forum?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Don’t see why NHS should pay the GP to do this.
    Who pays for the NHS?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Don’t see why NHS should pay the GP to do this.
    Why not? License holders pay taxes and National Insurance as well.
    Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldoakknives View Post
    Why not? License holders pay taxes and National Insurance as well.
    Don’t take the bait mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldoakknives View Post
    Why not? License holders pay taxes and National Insurance as well.
    Thought it was obvious - it’’s a healthcare service.

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    It does ask for a professional opinion about the mental health or heart issues etc though doesn't it. If I miss something buried in a patients records that then is relevant when the patient has an accident or goes haywire with the gun, I would (at least partially) have some liability, and rightly so, I am a professional and I gave my recommendation.

    I would argue that something like this should not take up an appointment, GP appointments should be for matters concerning health, not leisure. That GP appointment could have been used for someone that needed it for a health reason. Therefore, the work should be done in the GPs own time, therefore I think it is totally reasonable for someone to pay for that time (and liability).

    Or alternatively, write it into the GP contract so that a GP has to do the form as part of their job, then it is up to the GP to deem this acceptable "extra work" or not when they sign their employment contract. Personally, I think definitely not.

    The thing to do with "I pay for the NHS with my taxes" really is a complete non-argument in my opinion.


    Quote Originally Posted by Anygreg View Post
    Whilst I appreciate in principle where you’re coming from, unfortunately it is not as straight forward. This has been a highly contested argument since it’s introduction and the GP fee as a whole is genuinely unwarranted and unnecessary, hence why in the FEO template GP letter it states that the fee is at the discretion of the GP, otherwise it would be mandatory.

    It takes the GP no more time then a typical appointment, of which we all have a right to request and attend. This in fact is how I request my GP confirmation. A face to face appointment, so he can 1 asses me there in person and 2 see me in person to familiarise himself with who I am. Hand him the letter, checks his computer for anything the letter refers too, signs it job done. Doesn’t need a £60 fee, my GP agrees .

    Also this is only a request for information relating to certain issues, mostly relating to mental health or heart issues etc. it is does not seek a professional opinion as to the suitability to hold a Firearms/Shotgun certificate, as this decision lies solely with the police
    Last edited by watchstudent; 17th January 2020 at 15:48.

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    When I renewed a couple of years ago, the firearms licensing officer said they would just write to my GP, no fee, no fuss and didn't hear anything more. In truth, had it cost me another £60, I would have paid up, it's only a quid a week after all.
    Either procedure has changed, or more likely there is the usual lack of consistency across forces.

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    Quote Originally Posted by watchstudent View Post
    It does ask for a professional opinion about the mental health or heart issues etc though doesn't it. If I miss something buried in a patients records that then is relevant when the patient has an accident or goes haywire with the gun, I would (at least partially) have some liability, and rightly so, I am a professional and I gave my recommendation.

    I would argue that something like this should not take up an appointment, GP appointments should be for matters concerning health, not leisure. That GP appointment could have been used for someone that needed it for a health reason. Therefore, the work should be done in the GPs own time, therefore I think it is totally reasonable for someone to pay for that time (and liability).

    Or alternatively, write it into the GP contract so that a GP has to do the form as part of their job, then it is up to the GP to deem this acceptable "extra work" or not when they sign their employment contract. Personally, I think definitely not.

    The thing to do with "I pay for the NHS with my taxes" really is a complete non-argument in my opinion.
    Ok, I’ll bite on this one.
    I think you misread my initial point (slightly worryingly as you’re training to be a GP).
    The home office along with the local FEO state that it “does not seek a professional opinion as to the suitability to hold a Firearms/Shotgun certificate” the decision to award a certificate regardless on what a GP reports is down to the local FEO, NOT the GP.

    The GP merely reports on if any of the following have ever been diagnosed, (again not asking for any opinions professional or otherwise)


    ‘The letter will need to include whether or not I have ever been diagnosed with or been treated for the following conditions/illnesses:
    • Acute Stress
    • Reaction or an acute reaction to the stress caused by a trauma
    • Suicidal thoughts or self-harm
    • Depression or anxiety
    • Dementia
    • Mania, bipolar disorder or a psychotic illness, or a personality disorder
    • A neurological condition: for example, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s diseases or epilepsy
    • Alcohol or drug abuse.
    • Any other mental or physical condition which you think may be relevant’

    I’m assuming that you’re not a license holder as if so you would understand the politics surrounding the licensing in general and also the requirement for a GP letter, this has been through many forums, local authorities FEO’s and created a lot of issues due to those involved in the process not understanding the requirements and what they must provide. Hence the clear guidelines set out on what it is that is required from those involved. Your response falls foul of such issues and was one of the reasons for such kick back in the sport, and rightly so. Everyone has the right to own a shotgun license, Not the same with as a firearms.

    Any and all Liability, This is down to the applicant applying for the license. You have a legal requirement to mention any of the above listed medical issues as part of the application also, not just the GP. If there’s a discrepancy they simply decline your license, stating untrustworthy. Again the home office guide is clear on all of this. The hoops we all have to jump through in order to obtain a license isn’t easy and can be quite stressful.

    Nobody expects the GP to know the legalities of the application and grant of any license hence why the decision is down to the local FEO local authorities. You do realise local constabulary FEO come to your home and interview you right? This isn’t just a quick pop in to say hello? All previous convictions, cautions even speeding tickets must be declared. All down to the applicant. Again if you were a license holder you would know this, and why, as mentioned above, the decision thankfully isn’t down to the GP.

    It’s not a leisure requirement, it’s a medical request for information, at most charge. £10 for the admin work?

    Regarding NHS funding, and who provides it.. you’ve answered your own question there. If there was another alternative other we’d all gladly take it, but the home office requires we run this through the GP and as you mentioned I pay my tax and NI so damn straight Im Going to use it.

    Let’s not get off subject as this is a huge bone of contention for many reasons with lots of strong opinions.

    But glad that so far we can still enjoy this fantastic sport, you must try it sometime

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    Firstly, I really wasn't trying to be personal, and I don't think I was, please try not to make it personal yourself, as in the first line of your last post. I perfectly understood your point, thank you.

    I totally appreciate it is not up to the GP to grant the license. However, they are asking the GP to confirm whether or not the applicant has had any of those conditions. They are asking for a professional opinion on that. So, a good example there is "acute stress", in actual fact a diagnosis of that could be very easily missed on a patients records, as could a number of other things on that list. If I miss a diagnosis on a record, then a coroner finds that diagnosis to be relevant in a fatal incident, then I will rightly be partially liable for that. Also this line "Any other mental or physical condition which you think may be relevant" is definitely asking for a professional opinion.

    Its a request for medical information... for the purpose of leisure (unless you need the gun for your job).

    At the end of the day, it isn't your fault you have to ask a GP, but it also isn't the GPs fault that they have to be asked either.


    Quote Originally Posted by Anygreg View Post
    Ok, I’ll bite on this one.
    I think you misread my initial point (slightly worryingly as you’re training to be a GP).
    The home office along with the local FEO state that it “does not seek a professional opinion as to the suitability to hold a Firearms/Shotgun certificate” the decision to award a certificate regardless on what a GP reports is down to the local FEO, NOT the GP.

    The GP merely reports on if any of the following have ever been diagnosed, (again not asking for any opinions professional or otherwise)


    ‘The letter will need to include whether or not I have ever been diagnosed with or been treated for the following conditions/illnesses:
    • Acute Stress
    • Reaction or an acute reaction to the stress caused by a trauma
    • Suicidal thoughts or self-harm
    • Depression or anxiety
    • Dementia
    • Mania, bipolar disorder or a psychotic illness, or a personality disorder
    • A neurological condition: for example, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s diseases or epilepsy
    • Alcohol or drug abuse.
    • Any other mental or physical condition which you think may be relevant’

    I’m assuming that you’re not a license holder as if so you would understand the politics surrounding the licensing in general and also the requirement for a GP letter, this has been through many forums, local authorities FEO’s and created a lot of issues due to those involved in the process not understanding the requirements and what they must provide. Hence the clear guidelines set out on what it is that is required from those involved. Your response falls foul of such issues and was one of the reasons for such kick back in the sport, and rightly so. Everyone has the right to own a shotgun license, Not the same with as a firearms.

    Any and all Liability, This is down to the applicant applying for the license. You have a legal requirement to mention any of the above listed medical issues as part of the application also, not just the GP. If there’s a discrepancy they simply decline your license, stating untrustworthy. Again the home office guide is clear on all of this. The hoops we all have to jump through in order to obtain a license isn’t easy and can be quite stressful.

    Nobody expects the GP to know the legalities of the application and grant of any license hence why the decision is down to the local FEO local authorities. You do realise local constabulary FEO come to your home and interview you right? This isn’t just a quick pop in to say hello? All previous convictions, cautions even speeding tickets must be declared. All down to the applicant. Again if you were a license holder you would know this, and why, as mentioned above, the decision thankfully isn’t down to the GP.

    It’s not a leisure requirement, it’s a medical request for information, at most charge. £10 for the admin work?

    Regarding NHS funding, and who provides it.. you’ve answered your own question there. If there was another alternative other we’d all gladly take it, but the home office requires we run this through the GP and as you mentioned I pay my tax and NI so damn straight Im Going to use it.

    Let’s not get off subject as this is a huge bone of contention for many reasons with lots of strong opinions.

    But glad that so far we can still enjoy this fantastic sport, you must try it sometime
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    I have several Brownings I shoot mostly for skeet. I have two Sporting 725 Citori's 12 and 20 guage 30" and a Field 625 Citori 12 gauge 28" that I do well with for Skeet and I also have a Citori 725 Trap 32" as well. My one other is a Rizzini Fierce 1 I bought mostly because it's a beautiful Italian gun.

    The Rizzini is very much on par with a Beretta or Cesar Guerini just better finishing overall and remember these three names are all related but I shoot the Brownings better.

    In NYC last year I went to the Beretta Gallery on 5th Ave if you ever go stop in place is unreal. I shouldered a DT11 Pro it's over my budget but what an extremely well balanced gun if you decide you want to spend the money it would be a contender for me. I really liked the 692 it's more reasonable in cost for me and although a step down from the DT11 it is a really nice gun overall and in comparison to a Silver Pigeon a staircase above. I like having more than one gun to choose from based on caliber, styling and barrel length so buying a DT11 would reduce my choices based on cost.

    When there they have in the glass case Ernest Hemingway's hand made shotgun he said it cost $700.00 new and they bought it back in auction for $80,000.00 and someone offered them I believe 1 million for it so a must see. He said a similar gun today would be machine made at a cost of $7000.00. They have shotguns there that are still handmade today and he let me shoulder one it's price tag was $110,000.00 my wife said yes but told me I would have to move out if I bought it .

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    28 years later I am still at it, in fact I am off for a blat tomorrow - gallery rifle. Clay / rough shooting is my favourite form of shooting though. I use a Beretta A303 or Rizzini over under with multi choke, both of which I have had years.
    I too have had the GP fee on levied on me. Whilst it sticks in the throat a bit, it is all relative, £60 is less than 100 rounds of decent .308 or 7 boxes of no7s.

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    I've been shooting, on and off, for 40 years and I'm hoping I will still be able to smoke a few clays, tomorrow. I'll be using a Beretta 682 Gold e and my son will be using a Beretta Silver Pigeon.

    p.s. my certificate renewal has been with the Met for a few weeks - I haven't heard whether they will require a letter from my doctor.
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    Any clay pigeon shooters on the forum?

    This guy is just creating back links, get him banned mods, also delete his posts and links.

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    Well, personally I'm glad I missed the debate back in January... after 22 years away from shotguns i recently applied and recieved my licence back in less than 5 weeks from submitting my request to my GP, £80 later plus the visit to check my cabinet and fees paid to the FLO i was able to go and buy another gun, only ever owned Brownings in the past so i'm a bit biased on that front and being a left hander its not easy to find a nice cheap gun. But a Miroku 7000 Grade&nbsp; III was found and purchased for less than £700, only an hours drive or so from us, the reason for the return? My son in law started shooting over at Grimsthorpe castle, I happened to go with him one day and viola the seed was sown.<br><br>Big changes with gun shops and online vloggers, one I like is TGS, nice honest opinions making a change from the way free kit was promoted it times gone by.... and I dont think I have seen a GP for many years, lots of nurses for blood tests etc but nothing much in the way of examinations lol... glad to see shooting grounds on the up even if I have no intention of spending cash on guns like back in the past.... this one makes a noise and breaks clays so thats as good as it is going to get. And that is not my leg BTW...

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    Quote Originally Posted by justin44 View Post
    So after a two year break, where I let my license lapse I’m applying for a shotgun licence. It seems that where I am (Essex) the process has been revamped and is now very quick, the delay is that I now have to supply a form completed by my GP, dropped that in the surgery yesterday and was told that as the doctor does it in private time I have to expect it to take 3-4 weeks and cost £60 +vat! Talk about “over a barrel” £60 to do a 5 minute job and there is nowhere else I can get it done.

    Anyway, just wondered who’s else shoots and what you use, last gun was a Blazer F3 but I’m looking at a Browning Cynergy this time round.
    How is your licence application going OP?
    What part of Essex are you from? I live near Colchester.

    You are welcome to join us for a go on sporting in December, when the grounds re-open if you fancy it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by andyb28 View Post
    How is your licence application going OP?
    What part of Essex are you from? I live near Colchester.

    You are welcome to join us for a go on sporting in December, when the grounds re-open if you fancy it?
    I’d hope by now he’s got it as he posted this back in January.
    I know my local authority isn’t processing any new applications currently due to social distancing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anygreg View Post
    I’d hope by now he’s got it as he posted this back in January.
    I know my local authority isn’t processing any new applications currently due to social distancing.
    Well, I agree with you, but I read through it and couldnt see a follow up. Maybe I missed it?

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    My first shotgun license (1965) cost me 7s 6d (.35p) from the post office nothing else needed and at the time my first was a single Baikal 12 bore at a cost of £12 I think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheTigerUK View Post
    My first shotgun license (1965) cost me 7s 6d (.35p) from the post office nothing else needed and at the time my first was a single Baikal 12 bore at a cost of £12 I think.
    Surely 37.5p? 7 shillings is 35p and the half shilling adds 2.5p.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheTigerUK View Post
    My first shotgun license (1965) cost me 7s 6d (.35p) from the post office nothing else needed and at the time my first was a single Baikal 12 bore at a cost of £12 I think.
    Better times as well, never needed to lock your door, ... how times have changed

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