BASC’s Martin Parker is urging firearms licensing authorities to follow the forensic science’s model of independent regulation and accreditation.
Firearms
The announcement made by Cumbria Police reinforces the need for reform of firearms licensing in England and Wales.
BASC is calling for a major overhaul of firearms licensing in England and Wales following a recent investigation.
More than 2,000 members have bypassed GPs to secure a firearms licence by using our medical panel service.
The leaflet aims to highlight the support that is available to certificate holders and encourages those who need help to seek it.
They currently have a backlog of firearms licence applications that is sitting at roughly 3,000 applications and rising.
Read our statement in response to launch of a new digital marker for firearm and shotgun certificate holders’ medical notes.
Eighteen police forces are taking more than 100 days to turn around applications.
Read our stance on the lead ammunition restriction proposals in England, Wales and Scotland, plus guidance on having your say through the public consultation.
BASC’s regional and national teams are offering practical firearms and wildlife management training free of charge to police forces across the country.
