Shotgun License Application

[Arley]

Hi Guys,

Would being prescribed sleeping tablets and work related stress by your GP in the last 12months impact on a person applying for a shotgun certificate for the first time?

I know the lad and he has had problems bought on with the stress of a promotion at work and a new born baby but in the last 6 months he has turned a corner and in a much better place. He did not actually take the sleeping tablets in the end but the fact that has prescribed them will show on his GP records.

He has asked me to sign as a referee on his application

Any advice much appreciated

Regards

Arley

[nobbyathome]

i think if your friend answers the cert in a truthfull way there should not be any problems as he is bieng honest with his feo

if his feo has any worries he will contact the doctor or you if you are going to be a reference point he will speak to you and question you on how well you know him  stress and sleeping pills prescribed should be in theory better for him than to be diagnosed with depression 

just my opinion not a professional one 

[Scully]

I seriously doubt it. Everyone is subject to stress and anxiety. My guess is there are many shooters who suffer from sleepless nights for one reason or another, who don’t even see their GP.
I know one or two who self medicate with alcohol, and have indeed done so myself in the past. 

[Arley]

Thanks guys

Much appreciated