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Suitability – The New Focus
Suitability – The New Focus 1440 2560 Chris Downs

Provides a concise overview of suitability assessments in UK firearms licensing, emphasizing the evolving role of Firearms Enquiry Officers (FEOs). It traces the origins of national training for FEOs back to a 1993 HMIC inspection and the post-Dunblane Inquiry (1997), highlighting how suitability has properly become the central consideration in licensing decisions.

Key points include:

  • New FEO guidance:
  • Definition of suitability:
  • Factors affecting suitability:
  • Security
  • Home environment
  • Competency
  • Criminality
  • Medical considerations

The document warns that Police Forces may overcorrect after years of minimal guidance, leading to potentially excessive scrutiny.

It serves as a practical reference for Certificate Holders preparing for stricter assessments.

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The Medical Proforma
The Medical Proforma 2560 1707 Chris Downs

Guest Author Daryn Hufton-Rees outlines the role of medical proformas in UK firearms licensing, explaining their historical development and current challenges.

It highlights three types of GP responses: supportive, high-charging, and refusing, with alternative options for applicants struggling with excessive fees or refusals to engage.

Key issues raised include inconsistent licensing practices, ambiguous proforma wording, security concerns, and uncertainty surrounding the admissibility of these documents in UK Courts.

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The Application Process
The Application Process 1920 1280 Chris Downs

This article provides detailed guidance on completing the UK firearms application form (Form 201), emphasising accuracy and transparency. It highlights the importance of avoiding false statements, ensuring all sections are completed correctly to prevent rejection.

Key points include:

  • Medical declarations
  • Disclosure of offences
  • Firearms and shotgun details
  • Security arrangements

The article also discusses online vs. paper applications, stressing the need for preparation.
It serves as a practical reference for applicants navigating the process.

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The Bulge – Timing is everything!
The Bulge – Timing is everything! 2560 1705 Chris Downs

This article provides an overview of how the change to Shotgun Certificate duration in 1995 still impacts on Police demand today and can result in you experiencing a substantially poorer service as a result.

It provides some suggestions and consideration as to why it might be in your best interests to work with your Force to shift the timing of your renewal.

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Voluntary Surrender – offered or considering
Voluntary Surrender – offered or considering 2304 1536 James Bernhard

This piece provides an in-depth analysis of Voluntary Surrender (VS) in firearms licensing.

This is a process where certificate holders either proactively surrender their firearms or are encouraged by police to do so.

An estimated 8,500 – 10,500 Certificate Holders are currently under Voluntary Surrender (VS) while they await a Police decision.

The document explains the implications for certificate holders, including potential delays in firearm return, loss of appeal rights, and interactions with police officers who may lack firearms licensing expertise.

It emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s rights, seeking professional advice, and making informed decisions when offered VS.

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Complain about police
Complain about police 2560 1706 James Bernhard

The service you receive from the Police is critical to the uninterrupted enjoyment of your sport. Knowing what Police should do and how they should do it is the first step toward ensuring you receive a good service. The ability to complain in the most effective way is the next.

This document provides a structured guide on how to effectively complain about police service, specifically regarding firearms licensing while maintaining a constructive relationship with the licensing team.

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