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If Lloyd hasn’t taken it I will have it, may have to ask you to hold it for a bit as I am away with work. Hopefully the FAC comes through this week. Looking for a cheap BRNO Mod 2 if you come across one. Preferably threaded.

If my certificate comes through before this goes I will be interested

Can’t argue with the logic used here. It’s all very valid.

Of course it has a financial element, there always will be. I don’t disagree that animals who have served should have a decent retirement. The fine detail isn’t know, if these dogs are posing such a risk professional dog handlers cannot handle them without the risk of being mauled, then euthanasia has to be considered. They aren’t being used that’s why they are at the Defence Animal Centre. Animals change, you can’t account for what operations will do to them.

If professional dog handlers struggle to manage these dogs, then what hope is there? The only point you have made is people should be put at risk to keep dangerous animals alive. Where is the money coming from to Home these dogs for the next ten years? There isn’t enough to keep the MOD afloat now. Would you sacrifice body armour, numbers of troops, funding for training ammo? I certainly wouldn’t.

I think you have misunderstood, most dogs owned by the MOD (not just the Army) are safely managed and re-roled upon return to the UK, most being re-homed after service. However, the experience these dogs have can change their temperament and they can suffer irreversible mental trauma which makes them dangerous. SF dogs are a peculiarity. Without using dogs, human lives would be lost, and that’s less acceptable than euthanising a small number of animals each year. The reporting by the media doesn’t give the full picture. I am sure The Defence Animal Centre would welcome suggestions, but what they won’t do is risk one of these dogs killing a child because of sentiment.

I don’t know what you can do with a dangerous dog and still give it some quality of life without endangering people. It would end up isolated. Truth is a dogs life is less important than a human, that’s why they are used to clear IEDs. We have to be realistic about it, I don’t support euthanasing of any animal unless it’s necessary.

I think it’s worth knowing that most military dogs are re-homed, they are only put to sleep when they have significant medical issues or because of temperament or experience (IE Afghan) they are to dangerous to re-Home. One of these dogs is an ex SF dog, it trains to kill men, you can’t put that animal in a domestic setting

Because the dogs in question are not being re-homed due to their temperament and the fact the dog handlers can’t control them without being bitten. By their nature and training they are dangerous.

Im guessing years of military firearms training and deployments will count for nothing in the scheme of things, but I will soon see.

That is my good reason until I can find some land.

Totally misleading news article.

A common question, but I have my FEO interview in a couple of days after 10 months of waiting. So what calibers to ask for ? Originally I asked for the following because the range could only handle these calibers:3 x .22LR1 x .17 HMRNow the range has been upgraded and I am thinking:1 x .22LR - Bolt Action1 x .22LR - Semi1 x .17HMR or .22 Hornet1 x .223 (Any other suggestions? .243 or 6.5 has been suggested)Moderators all roundWhat else to ask for and why?

Your Firearms Licence is sufficient for this, Scotland accept an English licence.

If my certificate had come through I would have had this

I'm in Lincolnshire so any offers for the area I would be happy to come along

Spat on by police for no reason. I find this hard to believe

There are a number of variables. Was he arrested ? Did he receive/accept a caution? Was the rifle used in any crime? What where the reasons for seizure by the police? Does your friend have a mental health history? In relation to the rape allegation: What you have described your friend do, is rape in the eyes of the law. But very difficult to prove and rarely gets to court without other offences

He forgot it, or more likely, most squaddies think because it was dealt with by the military that's where it stays. This isn't the case, crime in the military is subject to the same reporting and input on PNC etc, a summary hearing by a CO is the same as a magistrates appearance.

Went to work Thursday morning last week and got home around early hours of Saturday morning. Covered around 600 miles and managed 2 hrs sleep. I was a broken man, not because of the hours, but because of the buffoons I had to deal with.

Reading the press release it appears that they have just left .22 alone. So target shooting should be fine with semi-auto's

Abandoned vehicles are not a police issue unless they are blocking a highway or causing a danger. As said its a council issue. I have a full list of Police Force numbers which helps if you want to avoid the horrendous 101 system. (if anyone wants it) Doesn't always work, but 1 tip when using 101 is to keep hitting * or hash and it will put you through to the control room. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/ Is a very good place to report crime, mainly because its anonymous and cannot by law be compelled to relate your ID and also because its an independent third party the police are forced to act for fear of accurate reporting.

As a non police employee you can use trackers or other surveillance without the need for authority under RIPA. If you are tracking your own vehicle or have permission from the owner then you would be lawful, however you may sail close to the stalking definition, unless its for a lawful purpose. In truth if you used a tacker (such as 'find my iPhone') and you passed it to the police its unlikely stalking or anything similar would be even considered, and if you don't offer up the info regarding the tracker then most Police Officers really won't care, they will be happy to lock up Mr Wayward. Drivers under the influence of drink or Drug kill more people than guns in the UK, its absolutely worth reporting, its not themselves they kill, its kids and old people who cannot get out of their way. Also remember (and the Commissioner of the Met Police advocates this) ANYONE as a citizen of the UK has a power to arrest if its not practicable for a constable to do so. If you feel lives are in danger and you are able to do so, you should consider this (cautiously I may add). This will not be a popular opinion with many police officers because we have a culture in the UK of only the Police being allowed to act.

Realistically all you can do is report it, if he is under the influence of drugs and takes the car then used 999 not 101, as there is a real chance that his actions could cost lives. Should someone permit an unlicensed, uninsured person under the influence of drink or drugs to use their vehicle then that will mean both commit an offence. The Police are so busy and so short staffed in some areas they simply cannot respond. I would suggest that you report it to the police direct but additionally you report it via Crime stoppers (link below). https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/ Using crime stoppers you can give what ever info you wish entirely anonymous, (protected by the court) this means any embellishment cannot be attributed to you. This may seem an odd thing to say but if you report external to the police its much harder for them to ignore as records are kept as to when they were informed. Possession of drugs as you described is an offence, if you know he has them in a property then report that, if you believe he supplies them IE gives them to other people or even offers to then that is an offence. Its unlikely the police will ignore a person reported for supplying drugs. If the individual has weapons (ny type, homemade or otherwise) around the house I would add that to your list when reporting direct or via crime stoppers.

http://basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2015/01/Firearms-Safety-leaflet-A4-v7.pdf Funnily the BASC and NCA Firearms safety advice makes no mention of removing bolts etc.