gazzthompson Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 http://www.basc.org.uk/en/media/pressreleases.cfm/prid/E8BA0D0C-8B36-42A1-8336500C5C5F068A will include only one form for grants and renewals. Other benefits to be introduced include the removal of the requirement for a professionally-qualified countersignatory Ammunition requirements have also been simplified; under the new system it will no longer be mandatory to declare how much ammunition can be bought, only how much can be possessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Sounds like a good start, would be nice if the new system did something to improve the current situation where we have different forces applying there own conditions as they feel like it. Durham and Northumbria are examples, in Northumbria if I want a .308 or .303 rifle I just apply for a .30 cal rifle and give a reason why (target shooting etc.). Move 6" over the magic line into Durham you have to not only specify the exact calibre and chambering but also the action type even though none of these are required by law. Don't do it and you won't get it granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 One of the more glaring issues is fox or no fox with ANY rimfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 why it was made so hard in the first place i dont know, but thats england for you,in the old days it was simple to renew your licence it was tick a box here and there, sent it off and back came your licence,simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Examples of the forms are shown here, 11 pages long! http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1945/schedule/1/made Click on "Next Schedule" to see the Variations form One thing I read is, 6. Where an application is successful a letter will be sent to your GP and where there is good reason a medical report may be required. So, does this mean that even if you haven't any medical conditions they will still inform your GP you have an FAC/SGC? Edited August 9, 2013 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Examples of the forms are shown here, 11 pages long! http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1945/schedule/1/made Click on "Next Schedule" to see the Variations form One thing I read is, 6. Where an application is successful a letter will be sent to your GP and where there is good reason a medical report may be required. So, does this mean that even if you haven't any medical conditions they will still inform your GP you have an FAC/SGC? It does indeed and as far as I know, following recent ACPO guidance, has been happening for some months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HW682 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Examples of the forms are shown here, 11 pages long! http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1945/schedule/1/made Click on "Next Schedule" to see the Variations form Thanks for the link. One thing I notice is that the form now explicitly asks for a declaration of convictions and written cautions... so it effectively puts an end to one of PW's favourite arguments... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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