Restoring Rights After Revocation
Our Client “Sean” is a long-standing certificate holder with an impeccable record in both recreational shooting and agricultural vermin control. Despite his clean history and responsible conduct, he was arrested for two serious offences and had both his Firearm and Shotgun Certificates revoked.
To make matters worse, the major shooting organisation he’d loyally supported for over a decade declined to assist him.
We recommended he purchase a complete membership and got to work.
Our Intervention
We stepped in to provide the expert advocacy he couldn’t find elsewhere:
- Engaged the police force to seek a collaborative resolution.Challenged the legality of the revocation—scrutinising both the content and the authority of the officer who issued it.
- Advised on appeal when no response was forthcoming.
- Disputed the force’s claim that the revocation was voluntary, exposing procedural errors.
- Accompanied the client to an interview under caution, ensuring his shooting interests were properly represented.
- Advocated directly to decision-makers, reinforcing his credibility and the disproportionate nature of the response.
The Results
Apart from the personal representation, which took place at a police station, all of the actions above were covered by the complete membership.
Within two months, all firearms and shotguns were returned. The client accepted a formal warning for a minor breach of certificate conditions—no prosecution, no lasting damage, and restoration of his shooting rights.
Why it matters?
This case highlights a critical truth:
When legal routes are inaccessible and sector support fails, expert advocacy becomes essential.
We don’t just interpret the rules—we challenge misuse, restore fairness, and stand with responsible shooters when others won’t.
