Here we go.

[mellors]

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/rural-communities-facing-steep-gun-153012980.html?guccounter=1

 

Won't change anything. 

[Druid]

They just want to penalise us and kill off private possession of guns by a thousand cuts.

we are classed as undesirables by those who have power over us.

[mellors]

6 minutes ago, Druid said:

They just want to penalise us and kill off private possession of guns by a thousand cuts.

we are classed as undesirables by those who have power over us.

Only if we let them. 

There's a lot of unrest in all sectors since they got in the others weren't any better but this lot have got power fever and not a clue. 

But obviously not enough people realised the repercussions. 

[BobbyH]

Why is the firearm sector taking such a huge friggin hit!?

Leas ban, Gun tax….. What else!?

[mossy835]

they will keep on to the working people untill we are all broke.

[mellors]

7 minutes ago, BobbyH said:

Why is the firearm sector taking such a huge friggin hit!?

Leas ban, Gun tax….. What else!?

There will be more yet makes them look good. 

I was reading the EU fishing licences run out next year you can bet this lot extend them. After threats of cutting exports to us as now houses are being built wilk nilly on farm land and we won't be able to feed ourselves. 

Apparently with every ton of import we're getting a free migrant bet that won't stop. 

 

[TIGHTCHOKE]

"Death by a thousand cuts" indeed.

Dame Diana said: “Firearms licensing fees have not increased since 2015, and are now significantly less than the cost of the service provided by police forces. This funding deficit is impacting the effectiveness of police firearms licensing controls and the crucial role they play in safeguarding the public.

“We therefore intend to lay a statutory instrument, when parliamentary time allows, to increase firearms licensing fees to provide full-cost recovery for police forces, in line with our manifesto commitment.  The additional revenue raised will be retained by police forces to support the important improvements needed in firearms licensing.”

 

The really important part from that article in my opinion is that they want to pass on the whole cost to the shooter, for a service that is currently NOT fit for purpose.

[Poor Shot]

1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:

The really important part from that article in my opinion is that they want to pass on the whole cost to the shooter, for a service that is currently NOT fit for purpose.

Agreed. 

If this is to be the case then we should be putting forward a case for every force to have an independent service review with any forces carrying out procedures outside of the statutory guidance being made to reduce their procedures to the minimum requirements. Project Titanium in Gwent police for example. Any forces that refuse are allowed only to charge what the cost of the minimum requirement would be. 

Forces should also have to abide by service level agreements with any failures resulting in partial refunds to the firearms holder should a force exceed their SLAs which increase with the severity of the failure. I wouldn't have such an issue paying £300 for a grant application if it was guaranteed that a grant would be processed within 12 weeks or a renewal inside of 4 weeks. 

[rbrowning2]

This is an interesting read 

https://guncite.com/journals/okslip.html

 

[Old farrier]

And then when they want more money they will say you need a license for each gun 

creating more revenue and getting rid of more guns 

🤔

[rbrowning2]

The labour election manifesto showed £20 million from full cost recovery of firearms licensing fees but not to improve the service but to reduce knife crime, so do not believe a word they are saying.

 

[Scully]

Licensing would have to improve beyond all recognition before they could even consider trying to recover full costs. The service currently is abysmal and not fit for purpose. 

[Nublue 22]

I have read this right? New firearms licences going to be £400? 

[TOPGUN749]

Wouldn’t be at all surprised! They don’t want anyone owning a gun,and pricing is another way of reducing numbers,so only the affluent can continue.

[TIGHTCHOKE]

Already being discussed;

 

[tonyshooter]

Yes £400 is correct, and with some GP's charging £100 for a medical report, we are soon upto £500 !

 

A GP pal has also told me, and this seems to have been overlooked, that they are considering changing for putting / monitoring the medical marker on our medical records !

[Bear68]

I trust BASC will be lobbying hard on this. A 10 year license should be a reasonable request, and it would significantly reduce the amount of work for FEO's. But I'm sure the Government will not want to do anything other than penalise us.

Edited Wednesday at 18:33 by Bear68

[ShootingEgg]

So if they stay at 5 years that's 100£ a year for the licence.

Car tax is more than that. 🤷🏻‍♂️not saying I'm for the change but if out into a little perspective it's not as much as we already pay for other "luxuries"

Edited Wednesday at 18:33 by ShootingEgg

[CaptC]

If this is true, the second hand value of firearms (I include FAC and SGC) will plummet which will put struggling RFD's out of business. 

[TIGHTCHOKE]

4 minutes ago, CaptC said:

If this is true, the second hand value of firearms (I include FAC and SGC) will plummet which will put struggling RFD's out of business. 

The government will see that as another advantage.

[Bear68]

Is this £400 per licence? Which means I'll be charged £800 for my SGC and FAC, plus the medical certificate as well.

[shaun4860]

15 hours ago, Bear68 said:

I trust BASC will be lobbying hard on this. A 10 year license should be a reasonable request, and it would significantly reduce the amount of work for FEO's. But I'm sure the Government will not want to do anything other than penalise us.

They will never go to a 10 year license as they will say it’s too long between reviewing our suitability to hold such licenses 

[Conor O'Gorman]

On 18/12/2024 at 18:32, Bear68 said:

I trust BASC will be lobbying hard on this. 

Yes we are and updates will follow.