Permission Letters

[johnboy11171]

Does anyone know were I can find Permission letters to metal detect at? I got asked by the police if I had permission to be metal detecting were I was.I said I had verbal and he said it would be better if I had it in writing.
Thank you
John

 

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[Tom_in_CA]

Only use a permission letter, if in a situation like you describe. Ie.: better to get a verbal ok, and leave it at that. Because to go asking total strangers to sign permission slips, is the fastest way to get a "no" So the only time, would be if a 3rd party requested it (like in your situation). And even then, a simple "Joe Blow has permission to detect, as verified by my signature: _________________"

 

[olekyground]

The whites main website has a document you can print out. it covers everything you need!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Does anyone know were I can find Permission letters to metal detect at? I got asked by the police if I had permission to be metal detecting were I was.I said I had verbal and he said it would be better if I had it in writing.
Thank you
John

Yeah, for sure. Especially where you are.
Best to speak with the owner face to face if at all possible. If you cannot locate him/her then write the letter and get the signature and carry it with you.
Good Luck!

Mike

 

[Iron Patch]

No way. If you have permission to be on private property that is that! If the police want to waste their time and pursue the issue then let them. If you are on public property maybe just know the name and title of the person who gave you the go ahead. Maybe things are different in GA but that's how we roll here.

I really do have a hate for letters of any type relating to detecting.

 

[mainer]

No way. If you have permission to be on private property that is that! If the police want to waste their time and pursue the issue then let them.

Amen!

 

[liftloop]

No way. If you have permission to be on private property that is that! If the police want to waste their time and pursue the issue then let them.

Amen!

 

[thrillathahunt]

No way. If you have permission to be on private property that is that! If the police want to waste their time and pursue the issue then let them.

Amen!

I second that emotion!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

No way. If you have permission to be on private property that is that! If the police want to waste their time and pursue the issue then let them. If you are on public property maybe just know the name and title of the person who gave you the go ahead. Maybe things are different in GA but that's how we roll here.

I really do have a hate for letters of any type relating to detecting.

UMMM yeah. Things are a lot different in GA.
Get it in writing! If they want to wast their time to call the owner or track them down?
Guess who sits on the sideline until they find out?
You sure aint going to be swinging a coil while they find out partner.
In writing my friend, carry it with.
I'm telling you guys through experience here. I was detecting with verbal permission when officers approached me asking if Indeed had permission to detect.
I told them the name of the owner and that he was a friend and a 4-h Agent in GA.
My friend was not home at the time and I literally sat on a curb for 3 hours while they contacted him.
Granted, it was a prominent place.

That sucked.

 

[Sandman]

Only use a permission letter, if in a situation like you describe. Ie.: better to get a verbal OK, and leave it at that. Because to go asking total strangers to sign permission slips, is the fastest way to get a "no" So the only time, would be if a 3rd party requested it (like in your situation). And even then, a simple "Joe Blow has permission to detect, as verified by my signature: _________________"

People don't want to sign their names to anything as it binds them. Just asking for some written permission can get you a NO. Then you move on. But some times this is the only way to go in areas where the Police take in upon themselves to investigate a person they think might be trespassing.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Sandman, you're right: permission search-&-salvage type agreements are the fastest way to get a "no". I mean think of it guys, how would YOU feel if a total stranger comes to your door and asks you sign a contract? It merely presumes that there is some imminent danger, or some imminent treasure, or will be some sort of hoops for him to now jump through, etc...

I say just take the extremely remote chances that some busy-body cop will say "where's your written permission?". Odds are, that rarely ever happens. Verbal is just as binding legally. I mean, think about it: Do you issue "permission to be there" slips to guests at a party at your house? I mean, c'mon!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Correct. Most people will change their minds if you ask them to sign something like that.


I should have wrote that differently.


I do however, have a folder with signatures of "touchy sites". I have gotten them from folks I know pretty good that know me and don't have a problem with signing.
Touchy sites meaning historical homes or college campuses.
I'm usually in the forest digging any way, so a signed slip isn't needed.

 

[binky711r]

if you go to the White's website go to the tab information the to getting started then detecting permission document it is a printable version but i would increase the size by 50% good luck