killer6 38 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hi I want to go for my shotgun license but I have a criminal record. Would they just say no. Quote Link to post
remi700 99 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Depends what youve been convicted for, how long ago it was and whether or not they consider you to be a treat. Its gota be worth a go though. You wont know for sure till you try. Atb Mark Quote Link to post
air gun ant 1,666 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Depends what it's for bud, if it's a violent offence or you served time then no but if it's something daft then you could be ok. I got caught with pot on a number of occasions when I was a kid and recived cautions then got caught with a lock knife and got done in court, this was all between 8 & 13 years ago and I got mine no Probs FEO just said "I take it you've stoped with the wacky bacci" I said yes and 2 days later my licence arrived just be honest with them mate coz they already no what you've done and really just wanna test your honesty. Atb mate Ant Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 i know people who have done time and still got a fac all depends on when and what for, obviously if you held up tesco`s with a sawn off then probably not worth bothering however anything thats not violence related your in with a shout, just ensure you tell the truth on the application and see what they say, if they say no you get your money back anyway. Quote Link to post
The one 8,512 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Phone them and be honest with them and ask if its worth applying . they will check anyway so its worth being honest Quote Link to post
matt_hooks 188 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Agree with "the one" There's one guaranteed way to fnork up your chances, and that's to lie, or try to hide anything. They WILL find out, and if you've tried to hold anything back they will bung your application straight in the bin. They might do that anyway, but you don't stand any chance if they think you have lied! A lot depends on the types of crime, and how severe they were, and how long ago they occurred. Anything involving firearms abuse it's unlikely to be good news. If it's for fighting/violent crime then they will not look favourably on it. Get the forms in and you'll find out! Quote Link to post
mikey 2 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 you can still get licences even if youve served time ,and with violent offences just depending what if youve been banged up for anything more than 3 years its a NO! be totally honest when applying even writing a covering letter! Quote Link to post
killer6 38 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I ant done time so might just go for it and see what happens. Quote Link to post
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