Redgum Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 My license is due for renewal in August and Gloucestershire usually send out paper work a couple of months before. Now my question is, do you have to send in the current license when you apply two months early. I have just read a bit in sporting rifle stating its not law to do so but on the back of the license renewal form it says you have to. My delema is that I have to send my current FAC off in July to Natural England in regard to the deer management I do for them. Anyone know the correct legality on this, the Sportin rifle article says,even though the police ask for the old license there is no legal obligation to supply it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Dont send it back its yours and yes there is no requirement in law to send it back I have 20 years worth in the draw Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Not sure on legal bit but i have just done mine and sent it off with paperwork and when i got visit they brought them with them and gave me them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 It seems they always ask for it so they can check it against the new FC before they send the new one back to you, it is just a 'belt and braces' procedure on their part. I have always 'been allowed' to keep mine until the last minute but that is because it expires on 4th January and the renewal procedure starts in November and my driven boar trips take place during those months. I am sure if you speak to them and explain your situation you will not have to send it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 You keep it and never send it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 There is no legal requirement to send it back. Talk to the BASC or anyone who will confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 You cannot buy ammo show it to a landowner or put your guns into storage unless you have the cert don't give it back you need it they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted April 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks chaps, I will let them know when I have the renewal that I will be keeping it for the reasons above. Redgum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadioles Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Send them a photocopy just as a cross reference. You need your original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 They will have a digital copy on file and can these days print a perfect replica with 'scanned in' photos etc. Dont send it with the renewal its your property and, if the police ask for it, its no problem to tell them its with NE is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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