fielddweller Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Don't know if this is already on here,but here is a very useful link.Just fill in your details to see your candidates views on shooting. http://basc.org.uk/blog/press-releases/latest-news/basc-launches-pcc-election-website/ Fielddweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime18 Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Thanks fielddweller I have hardly any info on pcc candidates in my area, just used the link and all but one have an unconfirmed view on shooting. All the people I've spoken to have hardly any info on any candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielddweller Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Thanks fielddweller I have hardly any info on pcc candidates in my area, just used the link and all but one have an unconfirmed view on shooting. All the people I've spoken to have hardly any info on any candidates.PrimeIf you fill in the form it then send them all the prepared email you might get a reply in time,I got 2 out of 4 so far both pro shooting. Fielddweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0850 Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I've had a reply from two North Yorks candidates both pro shooting, Julia mulligan the existing CC has replied to say if re-elected she wants a fully online system for N Yorks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) The candidates will court every vote because if as before, there is a low turnout of voters..............they know that every vote counts and consequently they'll probably tell you anything you want to hear in order to scramble aboard the gravy train? Edited May 3, 2016 by panoma1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Sent the e-mail twice to lancashire's pcc candidates a week apart not one has replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Sent the e-mail twice to lancashire's pcc candidates a week apart not one has replied. Heard nothing from the Chesire lot so not voting for any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Engineer Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Heard nothing from the Chesire lot so not voting for any of them. Same - no word from any of the three in Cheshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I have had 4 replies, 3 pro and have shot or do shoot, 1 sees no need for high powered weapons but doesn't say what he means by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormhound Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Had only two responses here in Essex. One isn't actually standing as a candidate and the other (Lib Dem) couldn't really be bothered with an answer. Instead he referred me to his "blog" whatever that may be. That word does not exist as far as I'm concerned. I do not "do" blogs, Facetube or Twotter or any of the so - called social media. Why can't people just communicate in a normal, intelligent manner? If the others can't be bothered then nor can I. I will attend my local polling station but I will deliberately return a spoiled paper. All waste time, effort and money really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 He stated that shotgun/firearms licencing was the largest enquiry that he had received hence the 'blog'. He is supportive of shooting. Had only two responses here in Essex. One isn't actually standing as a candidate and the other (Lib Dem) couldn't really be bothered with an answer. Instead he referred me to his "blog" whatever that may be. That word does not exist as far as I'm concerned. I do not "do" blogs, Facetube or Twotter or any of the so - called social media. Why can't people just communicate in a normal, intelligent manner? If the others can't be bothered then nor can I. I will attend my local polling station but I will deliberately return a spoiled paper. All waste time, effort and money really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Down here we have a UKIP chappie standing - ex job and 30 years an 'erk - his intention if elected is to get rid of the position. Sounds like a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postie Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Had one reply so far Christopher salmon was expecting that he's a shooting man and replayed within an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) If you're a Gloucestershire resident, the only candidate that seems to hold broadly supportive views on shooting and the shooting community is the present incumbent, Martin Surl, an ex-police officer who wants to keep mainstream party politics out of policing (ie prevent party views on issues affecting PCC decision making on policing). I have tried finding out more on the other two candidates but they seem to me to be more interested in bad mouthing Martin Surl/each other and pushing party views, so the present incumbent may well be your safest bet if you are a Gloucestershire firearms or shotgun certificate holder. There are probably more licence holders in Gloucestershire than people who turned out to vote at the last round of PCC voting, so here's your chance to help improve firearms licensing times and protect shooter's interests by voting today. Edited May 5, 2016 by Savhmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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