welsh1 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Just had my FEO visit for my firearms renewal, as we went through the paperwork one of the questions asked was "do you take recreational drugs, or any other sort of drugs" i laughed and of course said no. I asked if anyone ever said yes to the question and he replied that they never did, but he then said that under new rules coming in they will be able to demand a drink /drug test from an applicant if they thought it was needed and it would be at the applicants expense, and a refusal would be the end of the application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Sounds like another massive overstep..... Wonder if this was in the BASC police training. Do BASC sell drug test kits 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago I see it as a natural progression, both Welsh1 and I and all Servicemen went through these sort of checks years ago when serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Not saying it is right but I can understand a drugs test….but a drink test in your own home? Think that FEO is talking a load of rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windswept Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago I had the same question in my recent renewal. It was a firm no from me but I did mention how often I notice pot being smoked these days and the FEO agreed. Seems very common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edtwozeronine Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago True I wonder if trace amounts might be found on me or if it has to hit a certain threshold to be picked up by these tests? It stinks of it near certain households in this neighbourhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Jesus H! FEO is full of poop! I’m assuming it will be introduced for driving license applicants also then? 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago is this another way of taken guns off us, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 5 minutes ago, mossy835 said: is this another way of taken guns off us, Presumably only if you failed any test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshooter Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago I can see where he ( your FEO ) is coming from, but these test only provide a very small snapshot of the applicants habits, but I actually think they are making it up as they go along. My shooting buddy is currently living on Tramadol, as he need elective surgery on his knees. Presumably, as this is on prescription, it would be allowed for when the drugs teat shows positive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 7 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Presumably only if you failed any test. What for having a drink in your own house?...utter rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 18 minutes ago, old'un said: What for having a drink in your own house?...utter rubbish. Yep drinking wasn't illegal last time I checked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I see it as a natural progression, both Welsh1 and I and all Servicemen went through these sort of checks years ago when serving. I Still do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago It was a requirement of my former employer (a multi national USA based organisation) that if requested any employee must undertake a drugs test. Failure to comply would result in penalty up to summary dismissal. I was never asked, but I understand the test was used in other countries, but not (at that time) in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago I have been tested at the road side in a road block outside Birmingham. It sounds like a bit of overkill and more evidence of making up rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted 58 minutes ago Report Share Posted 58 minutes ago 1 hour ago, tonyshooter said: My shooting buddy is currently living on Tramadol, as he need elective surgery on his knees. Presumably, as this is on prescription, it would be allowed for when the drugs teat shows positive ! Tramadol wouldn't show on a typical roadside drugwipe. It only indicates cannabis and cocaine, and without a blood test it wouldn't indicate. I think the more interesting point is that misuse of Tramadol may be worse. 6 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: It was a requirement of my former employer (a multi national USA based organisation) that if requested any employee must undertake a drugs test. Failure to comply would result in penalty up to summary dismissal. I was never asked, but I understand the test was used in other countries, but not (at that time) in the UK. I worked for a large government agency that had "random" testing. I am sure they tested randomly, but it was an easy way to "randomly" select someone if an accusation is made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted 55 minutes ago Report Share Posted 55 minutes ago 3 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: It was a requirement of my former employer (a multi national USA based organisation) that if requested any employee must undertake a drugs test. Failure to comply would result in penalty up to summary dismissal. I was never asked, but I understand the test was used in other countries, but not (at that time) in the UK. A former workmate who now drives on the bins, told me he and all who are employed at his workplace as drivers are subject to random tests for drugs and drink. A local lad in the village ( already previously banned for drug driving ) works for a heavy plant company, and brings his work van home each night. Apparently his employer also has a random test policy, but if true he’s getting round it somehow, as the smell as he drives past ( and walks his dog past ) is unmistakeable. He has removed the smoke alarm in his flat as the landlord has a ‘no smoking’ policy agreement. The smell of those plug in air fresheners is sickening at times, and his windows are open in all weathers. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted 24 minutes ago Report Share Posted 24 minutes ago I reckon half the time I am behind a white van in traffic on the way home I can smell it; especially scaffolders. Not that long ago we had our office roof replaced and by 11 am there was the smell of weed coming from the roof. It’s endemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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