shotgun licence

[callumtaylor 0]

hi all, i want to apply for a shotgun licence and i live in the same house as my mom and dad, but my dad has a history of depression and my little bro's got and autism, so is that a good enough reason to turn me down for it

 

thanks callum

[andy evs 0]

i would say you wont get one

[halamrose 24]

Whilst each case will be judged on its merrits, these are not as far as I can remember things you will be asked about. So ask yourself for your own concience how you will ensure that they never have access to your guns. Sure they will be locked up most of the time and the locaton of the key kept secret (even from the firearms officers), but you need to leave them out to warm up and dry out somtimes.

 

Go ahead with your application - there is little to loose.

 

Halam

[callumtaylor 0]

thanks for info, i think i might just give it ago and hope they dont ask anything about it

 

thanks callum

[dave1372 83]

hi all, i want to apply for a shotgun licence and i live in the same house as my mom and dad, but my dad has a history of depression and my little bro's got and autism, so is that a good enough reason to turn me down for it

 

thanks callum

 

In my opinion I can't see what your dad and brother have got to do with it really.....at the end of the day it is only you that will have the key and access to the shotguns .

 

I even know someone who has suffered from bouts of depression and he was granted his SGC. Don't worry .

[The one 8,457]

Each case is judged on its own merits and as said only you should have the key to the gun cabinet

[Dan_Mercian 27]

Yeah you'll get it, they don't interview your parents only you! No one else is allowed access to that safe, so if your depressive dad gets hold of that gun it's on your head

[scalesntails 118]

I know I guy that tried to kill himself twice and still has his certificate. No idea how but he is a mason and in with all the right people.

[jackinbox99 41]

Id approach this in 2 ways. You can either apply and not mention anything about your family. Or, if you want, you could phone up your local FEO and ask their opinion. All the FEO`s ive met are friendly people and more than happy to help.

[callumtaylor 0]

thanks for the information, my dads depression was over 25 years ago so its well in the past and he keeps air guns so he's responsible, i think i might apply for one now, thanks again

 

callum

[RicW 67]

I suspect it might cause problems for an FAC, but the police have to show that YOU are not a "fit person" to hold an SGC. As long as you don't have a medical history showing that you are as mad as a snake you should be OK. Anyway, if you don't ask you won't get! The worst they can do is say no FFS!

 

Ric

Edited March 1, 2011 by RicW

[Squirrel Shooter 5]

I've never applied for a SGC or FAC personally, but I thought that a refusal for either could prejudice further applications in the future?

[matt_hooks 188]

I've never applied for a SGC or FAC personally, but I thought that a refusal for either could prejudice further applications in the future?

 

Depends on WHY you are refused.