philpot
Well-known member
This is a subject that has been covered I am sure but I wanted to just run through something that has just happened to my shooting friend. A few days ago I got a call from my friend saying he has just had a visit from the police, he thought to deliver his renewal shotgun / firearms certificates, instead they presented him with a letter and said they were taking all his guns and ammo/cartridges. He was told that his tickets were revoked and as such he cannot have any of the items, they were being taken as he has no license.
A reason was given but forgive me if I do not go into the reasons as there may be further talks, although his insurance provider has not impressed him (or me) by their very quick response in saying there was nothing they can do.............
For my early thoughts on the explanation given to me, it seems very strange to revoke a license to a man who has had shotguns most of his life with no issues at all. I am not saying the police are out of order as I have not seen the letters or have the minute details but it does worry me that this is gaining momentum across the country. I do feel that **** ups in renewal applications must be a thing of the past for any certificate holder so as to not give reason to revoke our tickets of which I believe there are a great many cases running into the hundreds.
I also believe there is huge negative feeling following the sad deaths of the family in Devon area which may be putting the police under pressure to reduce guns in the community and this would be one way to do that. I am tempted to be talking to the firearms officer when my tickets are due next to ensure I do everything correctly so as to keep my tickets safe despite owning guns for 55 years and never being refused a ticket, it scares the hell out of me.
Phil
A reason was given but forgive me if I do not go into the reasons as there may be further talks, although his insurance provider has not impressed him (or me) by their very quick response in saying there was nothing they can do.............
For my early thoughts on the explanation given to me, it seems very strange to revoke a license to a man who has had shotguns most of his life with no issues at all. I am not saying the police are out of order as I have not seen the letters or have the minute details but it does worry me that this is gaining momentum across the country. I do feel that **** ups in renewal applications must be a thing of the past for any certificate holder so as to not give reason to revoke our tickets of which I believe there are a great many cases running into the hundreds.
I also believe there is huge negative feeling following the sad deaths of the family in Devon area which may be putting the police under pressure to reduce guns in the community and this would be one way to do that. I am tempted to be talking to the firearms officer when my tickets are due next to ensure I do everything correctly so as to keep my tickets safe despite owning guns for 55 years and never being refused a ticket, it scares the hell out of me.
Phil