John Doe Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Hi, Just over a year ago my license was revoked due to an issue with others who were trying to threaten me over a business dispute. One of the houses I own (not my main residence, and not where my gun license is located) was burgled by strangers with no connection to the business dispute. within a week the police asked me to meet at my home to inform me my license had been revoked and my guns were confiscated, and put into storage, which I pay for. The business dispute has now been resolved and I’m no longer being threatened. I’ve moved house into the countryside and I need to know how I go about getting or re applying for my license back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boristhedog Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Welcome to PW. I’d say simply speak with your local Firearms Licensing Unit. They will advise. Or you could just apply for a license and take your chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Hello, If you guns are still in storage and your licence is still valid i would get in touch with your Firearms Dpt , or if expired you would still need to make first contact to see how you can resolve the issue or reapply , Mine are TVP and have been very helpful when needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Welcome. Should you be around for a while then you'll realise the validity of my comment that in these type of posts more often than not we're not given the full story. Assuming all is well and nothing of any consequence is missing, then as per the two replies above. You could also just point out that their action was on the grounds of the safety of all concerned even though you had done nothing untoward and as they were able to respond expeditiously with in 7 days you imagine that thy should be able to reverse the action in a similar fashion. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 3 hours ago, wymberley said: Should you be around for a while then you'll realise the validity of my comment that in these type of posts more often than not we're not given the full story. Assuming all is well and nothing of any consequence is missing, then as per the two replies above. You could also just point out that their action was on the grounds of the safety of all concerned even though you had done nothing untoward and as they were able to respond expeditiously with in 7 days you imagine that thy should be able to reverse the action in a similar fashion. Why have you not mounted a legal challenge against your SGC being revoked and your weapons being removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 as said above posts such as this in here are usually vague and missing details and rightly so its a private matter all ill say is it really is in the manner in with they were surrendered if they were voluntary surrendered off your own back while still being a license holder like many do during a messy divorce for instance, its a case of contacting your firearms dept. but usually if its this way they usually give you the option of surrendering them to them, an RFD, a fellow ticket holder. if they've rocked up and said were confiscating these right now and your license terminated with immediate effect, and now any period of time has passed and you didn't challenge it and if the police haven't given you a receipt or invoice of any kind your guns are in an evidence locker mate youve been deemed unsafe and id say the chances are between no hope and bob hope if you're a member of basc id recommend contacting the legal team if you blind reapply it will compound the issue if you get rejected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Much would depend on the circumstances of your licence revocation. Whilst you may think you have posted sufficient to get advice, there is no way anyone could pass a valid opinion, based on the vague details. Speak to your Firearms Team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 1 hour ago, Gordon R said: Speak to your Firearms Team. that’s exactly what basc advised me to do talk with the very people who took my firearms hence turned out to be the worst advice ever! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 What is the better solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 32 minutes ago, Gordon R said: What is the better solution? demand answers and return of your firearms which you won’t get so you then make them comply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Other than a mega costly court case, how do you make them comply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 5 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Other than a mega costly court case, how do you make them comply? didn’t cost me a penny on either occasion just a case of enough pressure so long as your fit to hold make them prove otherwise their full of hot air when you stand up for yourself mind you the police being unable to tell fact from fiction once in written form is a big help especially when the fiction is theirs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 I have no idea if your case was the same as the OP's, but I suspect times have changed. If the Chief Constable has doubts, it will take a court case to overrule him / her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 16 minutes ago, Gordon R said: I have no idea if your case was the same as the OP's, but I suspect times have changed. If the Chief Constable has doubts, it will take a court case to overrule him / her. actually first time it only took slapping a set of papers on the table and asking the feo manager to put the chief Constables details in the defendant box everyone in the meeting bar me and my witness was now so scared 20mins later ticket returned we picked my guns up and laughed all the way home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 If the OP is to be helped, it will take a whole lot more detail to assist him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 8 minutes ago, Gordon R said: If the OP is to be helped, it will take a whole lot more detail to assist him. if the op can’t demand answers and make sure he gets them he’s beyond help mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 Yep, times are changing and the chief constables are increasingly more like your modern bank managers. The OP could do worse than have a look at his MP - there's a lot of new ones about feeling their oats and wanting to make a name for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 Quote if the op can’t demand answers and make sure he gets them he’s beyond help mate If he follows your detailed advice, how can he go wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 19 hours ago, clangerman said: actually first time it only took slapping a set of papers on the table and asking the feo manager to put the chief Constables details in the defendant box everyone in the meeting bar me and my witness was now so scared 20mins later ticket returned we picked my guns up and laughed all the way home! totally different times. mate of mine is 18 months into his first application and when chased up its in processing and they cant give a time frame. given that this is the norm i can imagine if a ticket is revoked, and if challenged theyd just say its under review and then let the clock tick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 On 04/08/2024 at 01:34, John Doe said: Hi, Just over a year ago my license was revoked due to an issue with others who were trying to threaten me over a business dispute. One of the houses I own (not my main residence, and not where my gun license is located) was burgled by strangers with no connection to the business dispute. within a week the police asked me to meet at my home to inform me my license had been revoked and my guns were confiscated, and put into storage, which I pay for. The business dispute has now been resolved and I’m no longer being threatened. I’ve moved house into the countryside and I need to know how I go about getting or re applying for my license back? You need to contact your local Firearms Manager in the first instance, then go from there. On 05/08/2024 at 11:07, Gordon R said: If he follows your detailed advice, how can he go wrong? My sentiments entirely. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 17 minutes ago, Westley said: You need to contact your local Firearms Manager in the first instance, then go from there. My sentiments entirely. 🙄 yes far better of taking advice from people who have never had their firearms seized and successfully retrieved them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 clangerman - we have all read how you slapped down papers and everyone except you and your witness were scared. Forgive my cynicism, but unless you posted just exactly how you managed this, with photographic evidence, I take it with a pinch of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Just now, Gordon R said: clangerman - we have all read how you slapped down papers and everyone except you and your witness were scared. Forgive my cynicism, but unless you posted just exactly how you managed this, with photographic evidence, I take it with a pinch of salt. I would be absolutely delighted how badly do you want me to embarrass the police full on lies conspiry and official reprimand for the feo manager or just light details either suits me mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I will take up your generous offer and await full details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 5 minutes ago, Gordon R said: I will take up your generous offer and await full details. only on condition you apologise for doubting my word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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