Quote Originally Posted by bighit View Post
Why would they be approved to get one ?

Health issues ? There is at least two people on here that were knocked back for an AWL here due to depression . they fought their cases and won . They now have a license to own airguns and use them.

Criminal records ? if they have commited a crime and done time (certain amount) they are banned from owning any type of firearms at present including airguns .

Possession of firearms by persons previously convicted of crime - prohibited persons.
Under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 any person who has been sentenced (anywhere in the UK)
to a term of imprisonment, youth custody or detention in a young offenders institution for a period of
more than three months but less than three years is subject to a five year prohibition from having any
firearm or ammunition in his possession. A person who has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment
or youth custody for a period in excess of three years is prohibited for life. Suspended sentences do not
attract any prohibition.

https://basc.org.uk/wp-content/plugi...load.php?id=53

So if they meet the criteria that says they are prohibited to own firearms then they are breaking the law any way so they should not have them even thought there is not license scheme in place at present .


If the above is not what your are meaning, Then please explain what you mean.

I don't agree with licensing either but we had it thrust upon us.

I have signed the petition but not received the email to confirm.
I know of three folks who used to have FAC air, but all lost them due to being diagnosed with depression (& are still under the docs for it), so what's the chances of them getting an air rifle licence without a lot of bother - even though it does them good to get out shooting?