Ozzy Fudd Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10622864 personally i reckon its a combination of less ppw's and people confused by the paperwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 yes ppw`s are being pulled in at an alarming rate.it`s all to do with a directive to make it harder for folk to own firearms.i would advise you keep ammo marked on regularly to show you are using.farmers are being targeted to be sure they have cabinets. just when i`m on anyone fancy a mint hw60j in 22lr. not being used much due to hmr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Interestingly the article I think assumes that as the number of FAC holders has dropped so has the number of firearms possessed, however (unless i'm short sighted) doesn't give any stats for the latter. Also quite telling that it's the Shinners asking the question, I think we can all guess what they'll be banging on about next, they don't like anyone having guns (a bit like other extremists, Nazi Germans, Stalins Soviets, North Korea) unless it's them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid rich Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 Maybe Sinn Fein should clean up their own back yard? Stop complaining about the legally held guns in our country and concentrate on getting rid of ALL the illegall ones? Oh thats right they don't have any guns :yp: .......yeah right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 As previously mentioned there are illegal firearms on both sides of the community. I for one am glad to see Sinn Fein enquiring about this as it brings to attention the topic of legally held firearms. Good or bad at least it's being discussed. Rumour has it though that application and variation fees are to be tripled as an act to minimise firearm distribution to the public. Well if this does happen I hope the service provided triples in speed and quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid rich Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 As previously mentioned there are illegal firearms on both sides of the community. I for one am glad to see Sinn Fein enquiring about this as it brings to attention the topic of legally held firearms. Good or bad at least it's being discussed. Rumour has it though that application and variation fees are to be tripled as an act to minimise firearm distribution to the public. Well if this does happen I hope the service provided triples in speed and quality. To be honest I'm not glad to see Sinn Fein 'enquiring about this' as I believe they'll have a alterier motive for bringing this subject into the spotlight. I completely and whole heartedly agree with you about illegal firearms on both sides, and it completely digusts me. What we need here are politicians to defend our sport. After the last few weeks events it will be getting all the harder for the legitimate gun owner, without politicians stirring the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 To be honest I'm not glad to see Sinn Fein 'enquiring about this' as I believe they'll have a alterier motive for bringing this subject into the spotlight.I completely and whole heartedly agree with you about illegal firearms on both sides, and it completely digusts me. What we need here are politicians to defend our sport. After the last few weeks events it will be getting all the harder for the legitimate gun owner, without politicians stirring the pot. Regardless of beliefs I feel we live in a society where being a shooter is almost immediately deemed to be a crime. You are quite true in what you say with regards politicians defending our sport, but it seems we are clinging onto any remote sign of support for our sport. This sadly does not seem to be enough given the overwhelming negative media feedback about firearms in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid rich Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 No doubt about it, its not getting any easier for our sport! I've also heard talk of the tripling of the FAC fees..........as for the service improving 3 fold.......don't hold your breath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 We'd be so lucky lol. If the statistics are correct, Mr Baggott should be extremely pleased with the result. Who knows he might even relax a bit about the whole thing :yp: I mean 60 odd thousand legally held weapons doesn't seem that much over here. Especially when you think of how many of them are air rifles. I know they are technically classed as firearms, but where's the gunpowder to produce the 'fire'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 No doubt about it, its not getting any easier for our sport!I've also heard talk of the tripling of the FAC fees..........as for the service improving 3 fold.......don't hold your breath! Fees are laid out in legislation, I have had a quick look and can find no pending amendments are proposals to amend the current legislation. I would say this is rumour control going into overdrive in the wake of the ROI increasing their fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 My applications is away over 2 months now, and have heard nout since they took my money 8 weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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