grahamch Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Have been asked to be a referee for someones SGC renewal. What criteria do the police look for in a referree? How well do you need to know the applicant, how often do you need to see the applicant etc.? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 The old Minister of Religion, Justice of the Peace, Bank Officer, M.P., or "person of similar standing" has now long gone and gone for the better. It's now anyone really that knows you and the longer they've know you the better. It could be neighbour, work colleague, pub or shop proprietor or anyone really. Someone that knows you've not a secret room in your house with your Hitler memorabilia collection and/or that you don't enjoy watching ISIS videos. So basically someone that can say that you are a 110% boring Mr Normal. Whatever that might be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I would suggest it would be a friend, neighbour etc, without a criminal record, who has known you over a decent period of time and is in regular contact with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 As above, someone who really knows you and dare I say your family background so knows your not a violent alcoholic. I have always tried to use someone I have shot with regularly for some years. I changed referees last time when I moved to Scotland for this reason. Police questioned why and I told them this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 All of the above but NOT a serving member of the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, RCB56 said: All of the above but NOT a serving member of the police. Yeah, a serving member of the rozzers would probably go against you currently anyhow! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 I was asked to give a character reference for a teenager intending to use a .22 rimfire (with his licence holding father). My brief was that I should have known him for a period of more than 2 years and that it was unlawful to knowingly mislead etc etc. In my case I was happy to do it as I know the family well. My only advice is don’t do it if you’re not sure - i.e unless you absolutely know they are of ‘good character’. That’s all I can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Fellside said: I was asked to give a character reference for a teenager intending to use a .22 rimfire (with his licence holding father). My brief was that I should have known him for a period of more than 2 years and that it was unlawful to knowingly mislead etc etc. In my case I was happy to do it as I know the family well. My only advice is don’t do it if you’re not sure - i.e unless you absolutely know they are of ‘good character’. That’s all I can offer. I know the lad concerned via my fowling club but really only see him at meetings and the occasional clay shoot - I dont want to offer to do something if I dont fit the police requirements for a ref - just wasting everyones time if am not suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, grahamch said: I know the lad concerned via my fowling club but really only see him at meetings and the occasional clay shoot - I dont want to offer to do something if I dont fit the police requirements for a ref - just wasting everyones time if am not suitable. Yes understood. I know it’s satisfying to help someone, however you may not know him well enough. The only way to be sure is to contact firearms for your area. As we are all too aware, standards and protocols vary widely from one area to another. Sorry that doesn’t give you a definite answer. Your firearms dep’t should though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkom Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 23/03/2023 at 16:19, grahamch said: Have been asked to be a referee for someones SGC renewal. hmmm...??? Well I guess that an independent thoughtful person who does not just say what is convenient to the situation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 They do interview the referees now as i was interviewed last week for my mate who i have been a referee for his last two renewals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: They do interview the referees now as i was interviewed last week for my mate who i have been a referee for his last two renewals Yes they do occasionally, and usually by a phone call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 When I was working I used to ask my boss who held all the requirements that was needed , then when it was relaxed I would get our farm manager who I had known for a number of years , after he retired I asked one of the long term estate workers , never had any problems and will do the same when the five years expire . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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