Hcap

blackwater doc · 10-04-2014 8:59pm #1

Still waiting for when there doing the HCAP anyone know when it is I've sent in the money ages ago but I've got no reply what so evet

DEMOLISHER · 10-04-2014 9:16pm

there was one on lately , another near end of march , you need keep eye on deer alliance site don't think they tell ya from what I see

cookimonster · 10-04-2014 9:23pm

HUNTER COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME SCHEDULE 2014

MCQ DATES 2014

HCAP MCQs (Multiple Choice Question Written Assessments) will take place in Goresbridge, Co. Kilkennyon the following dates;

Saturday 29 March 2014

Saturday 26 April 2014

Saturday 24 May 2014.

These MCQs will be followed by a Range Test for successful candidates on Saturday 7 June 2014 (date tobe confirmed).

The start time for each MCQ is 4 p.m.sharp. The venue is the Community Hall, Goresbridge.

A list of all eligible Candidates will be posted here inadvance of each scheduled MCQ.

This is the link

http://deeralliance.ie/blog/2014/04/

I am in the same boat applied few weeks back, sent txt as advised by site and still no answer. I just check the site everyday.

blackwater doc · 11-04-2014 10:51am

When u pay for anything ur entitled to a receipt not replying to anyone is not a good idea

Fallow01 · 11-04-2014 11:04am

They don't send a confirmation, once your name is on the blog you can turn up to any of the exams.

If you pay online you get confirmation of payment

DEMOLISHER · 11-04-2014 12:36pm

Fallow01 wrote: »

They don't send a confirmation, once your name is on the blog you can turn up to any of the exams.

If you pay online you get confirmation of payment

Ya that's wat I got email with all the above info

DEMOLISHER · 16-04-2014 9:34pm

any word on the next one yet names etc

blackwater doc · 16-04-2014 10:06pm

Nope

DEMOLISHER · 19-04-2014 5:48pm

next list of names is up non web now

cookimonster · 23-04-2014 1:28pm

Can anyone enlighten me on the street address of the Community Centre for the HCAP exam.
Is it on Barrack Street in Goresbridge by any chance?
Haveing no luck with G maps.

blackwater doc · 23-04-2014 1:40pm

Looks like u get marks for guessing that as well

cz223 · 23-04-2014 4:55pm

goresbridge is only a small village 3 streets just look for the few cars lol

DEMOLISHER · 23-04-2014 9:42pm

Any one do it yet wat kind questions come up or wat is involved

cookimonster · 24-04-2014 1:21am

http://deeralliance.ie/blog/2007/11/

http://www.deeralliance.ie/faq

There's two links that will put you in the general direction. You can use this to modify the info (dates, laws etc) in the online UK best Practice guides.

tikkahunter · 24-04-2014 6:45am

Do the workshop and you will pass the exam, if you do the workshop and fail the test well not going to pull any punches you would be fairly retarded ,noting in it to worry about maybe 1-2 slightly tricky questions.
As for the range exam it is straight forward and handy ,just wrap up it can be cold down there.

Cass · 24-04-2014 12:26pm

tikkahunter wrote: »

As for the range exam it is straight forward and handy ,just wrap up it can be cold down there.

On that note lads. To do the test you will need two sets of things. One is for the range/office, and the other the actual shoot.

Range/office

License
Insurance card
Any fee (i'm not too sure if you pay on the day or have already done so?)

Actual shoot

Rifle in case. ( Range rules state all rifles be transported to the range, around the range and generally not in use must be cased)
Bipod or Front rest (bag/sandbag, etc. Not an actual rest like target shooters use. Must be field compliant)
Breach Flag. (If you don't have one you'll have to remove the bolt between firing positions)
Sticks
Plenty of ammo. (Some lads only bring like 10 rounds. Things may happen and repeats could be needed so bring enough ammo)
Hearing protection. (Ear defenders preferable. Ear plugs may not suit as there will be alot of rifles being fired)
Cleaning rod or Boresnake and some cleaning products like oil, etc.. (I cannot count the amount of times lads have had issues where a simple pull through of a snake or wipe of a cleaning rod has sorted it out.)
Cover/rain gear. (If a shower hits you will get soaked as will your gear. Bring a jacket and if you have it something to throw over your rifle during such a shower. With repeats you may find yourself waiting while others re-shoot their targets.)

Another tip lads. Have your rifle zeroed before sitting the test. Too many lads assume or are sure their rifle is zeroed, but on the day its firing high, low, right, left, etc. You will have an opportunity to check your rifle prior to shooting on the sheltered 100 range, so please take advantage of it if in any doubt.

stef22 · 24-04-2014 12:54pm

and before you take a shoot , make sure you are actually aiming at your own target and not the one next to you

Cass · 24-04-2014 12:56pm

Very true.

With 20+ boards identify your target number before firing.

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