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shotGun certiFicate
You must have in your possession on all shoot days a valid UK Shotgun Certificate or UK Visitors Permit, with serial
numbers of the shotguns to be used entered on the Certificate.

shotGun certiFicates and visitors PerMits
Anyone shooting with us and using their own shotguns must have a valid Shotgun Certificate or Visitors Permit for
overseas visitors with the shotgun(s) used detailed on the Certificate/Permit. You may use a shotgun without a Shotgun
Certificate providing the owner of the shotgun is present and he or she has a valid Shotgun Certificate which includes
details of the shotgun and the serial number; this is permitted under Section II of the Firearms Act 1968. This applies
when an instructor/loader or friend brings a shotgun for your use and stands with you; it also applies to overseas visitors.
However whenever a shotgun is loaned or hired it is most important that the person shooting has adequate liability
insurance in place before the shoot day. We can arrange overseas Visitors Shotgun permits, however North Yorkshire
Police insist on receiving the completed application form a minimum of 8 weeks prior to your shoot day. Failure to give
this period will mean the Permit will not be granted.

shotGun rePairs
Emergency repairs are available from our local gunsmith; Steve Baren. Tel: 01765 620602 Mobile: 07786 370848
Based at The Yorkshire Gun Room, Bishop Thornton HG3 3JY. 5 minutes from Ripley.

shotGun storaGe
This is available from The Yorkshire Gun Room, Bishop Thornton HG3 3JY. 5 minutes from Ripley.
Contact: Jeff Lupton 01765 620602 Email: mail@yorkshiregunroom.com

sloe, daMson and PluM Gin
A very good friend Nick Radclyffe supplies the Shoot with excellent Sloe, Damson and Plum Gin which are produced
for us from a unique ancient recipe. I now much prefer Damson to Sloe. We often mix with Champagne, for Sloe with
champagne it makes a “Sloegasm” for Damson with champagne it’s “A Dam Shame”. Bottles are always available for
sale on a shoot day or you can purchase direct.
Foxdenton Estate Company Limited, Northfield House, 162 High Street, Winslow, Bucks, MK18 3DQ.
Tel: 01296 713306

WalkinG to PeGs and butts
This is kept to the absolute minimum, we erect gates rather than having a stile but unfortunately in some fields our
farmers insist on stiles in boundary fences. By the very nature of the terrain the walking at Eagle Hall & Ashfold Side and
on the Moors can be more demanding compared to our parkland and fields at Ripley Castle and Mountgarret. However
we build steps and strim tracks to make walking as easy as possible. If in doubt it is always useful to have a stick with
you for any rough ground.

WashinG vehicles and doGs
There has been much in the press regarding the Police targeting muddy vehicles with a view to checking if the driver
and passengers had been drinking and also if any shotguns were stored safely. The Shoot does not condone excessive
drinking at any time; however I feel we should avoid unnecessary attention if at all possible.
We have the necessary equipment available for either the guns or shoot staff to clean off any excess mud and in particular
to ensure all lights and number plates are clean. In addition to this we also have washing facilities for our dogs. At
present this only applies to Ripley Castle and Mountgarret and situated in the Shoot Yards.

Website: WWW.riPleycastleshoot.coM – see page 20

younG PeoPle and shotGuns
Guidance for young people as advised by North Yorkshire Police Firearms Department
There is no minimum age to acquire a shotgun certificate but there are certain restrictions that apply:-
It is an offence for a person under the age of 15 to have an assembled shotgun with him/her unless
• He/she is either under the supervision of a person aged 21 or over.
• The gun is covered with a securely fastened gun cover so that it cannot be fired.
• Persons under the age of 15 may NOT accept a shotgun as a gift.
The aim of the provision is to ensure that before they reach the qualifying age children should not be given
shotguns of their own which may tempt them to shoot without supervision. It is in the interest of safety that a
young person should be properly taught at a relatively early age. For further information please view our website
www.ripleycastleshoot.com under “Important Information”.

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