fell terrier Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 im wondering if anyone can help me with a bit of advice im on with applying for my first shotgun certificate and was wondering when i was younger i was an idiot and was convicted for 2 counts of assault and one of criminal damage the last conviction was over 5 yrs ago since then i have got married have two wonderful children and also have a supervisors job for a large mechanical engineering firm my parents own two farms the shotgun would be for pest control and rough shooting i am a member of basc and have been into shooting and country sports since i was a child would my past effect this aplication should i not even bother applying i have sent to the police for a list of my convictions to enclose with theaplication to make sure iam honest with it all any advice would be greatly accepted thanks for takin the time to read this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 You have said it all yourself! Over 5 years ago and being honest. I know they treat each case individually, but if they meet you and find you to be a nice guy, and see that you have been 100% honest I am sure everything will be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Be honest and tell all and you stand a fair chance-to try and hide anything, no matter how insignificant it may seem, and you can wave goodbye to the cert. Good luck and keep us all posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootingman Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 As already said, you've been honest & not hidden anything, so I guess you'll be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Only your firearms department can answer this one. give em a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhiannonBW Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 As I understand it, as long as you have not served a prison sentence longer than 3 years, and any previous convictions are over 5 years ago, it's done on a case-by-case basis. Hide nothing, including speeding fines, even if you can't remember exact dates, put a rough estimate. Good luck! Rhiannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiller Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I cant see a reason why you shouldnt get it I have a lot of simalar things in my past some of them were only 18 month previous to my application but i wasnt charged for them but was arrested for it but as said before all comes down to the visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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