We were very disappointed that accurate information on
firearms licensing processing times could not be produced at a recent meeting with police and department of justice officials.
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation is urging members in Scotland to take part in a survey of
the firearms licensing process
BASC has asked the Home Office to reconvene the Medical Evidence Working Group amid concerns that Lincolnshire Police and Lincolnshire Medical Council (LMC) are seeking to introduce non-statutory elements to
the firearm licensing process
BASC has welcomed a pledge by Thames Valley Police to immediately and urgently review
its firearms licensing process
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation has met with Kieran Donnelly, Northern Ireland Auditor General, to alert him to delays in
the firearm licensing process
Not exact matches
Commerce said in a statement to McClatchy said it already has a framework in place to oversee the export
process: an export - control enforcement office, an export -
licensing agency and an end - use verification program that currently govern export of 12 - gauge shotguns, optical sighting devices for
firearms and crime - control equipment.
BASC has welcomed Home Office changes to the application
process for
firearms licensing as a sensible response to several years of consultation with the association, the police and other key groups.
But it appears the LMC and Lincolnshire Police are determined to continue operating outside the Home Office guidance on
firearms licensing, which provides a national framework for
processing applications and renewals.
It is of grave concern to BASC that Lincolnshire Police are considering introducing a non-statutory
process into the
firearm licensing regime.
The three - stage system will keep applicants informed at key points and BASC hopes it will also reduce delays in the
licensing process by lessening the workload on the force's
firearms licensing team.
Gary Ashton, BASC director of
firearms operations, said: «Essex have acknowledged their performance in relation to
firearms licensing has fallen far below where they would wish to be, but they are working hard to improve their turn - around times with the introduction of more proportionate
processes.
BASC's specialist
firearms team has been asked by Thames Valley Police to work with them to reduce delays in the
licensing process.
Although I regret not
licensing my
firearm, I am not embarrassed by my firm belief in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution or in the Due
Process of Law provided all American citizens.