Are You Suitable To Own A Gun? - Assessing Suitability 

Fair or over the top?

I find it weird how the government can deem you suitable to own some kind of firearms but not others. If you a deemed suitable to own one action type then you should be allowed to own all action types.

A Firearms Dealer gave me some advice a few years ago. He said "don't poke your head above the parapet". Keep a low profile and limit your exposure; you should be good.

Basically any reason they choose to pick, you can be told you aren't getting one.

It’s not a “failed conviction” using this language you will only be part of the problem and not the solution. I’m retiring and moving to Fredericksburg TX. Done with the UK

“Over a weekend with an angle grinder they’re most likely eventually going to get access” that is true, but a person could just as easily manufacture something or several things that are just as dangerous or even more so over that period of time.

I was asked about my social media which was expected. It is worth noting that they will investigate any leads that lead to cooperation with potential threats to the public. Having been an Airsofter can need explaining sometimes :D

Some of those things are so vague it is ridiculous. Just think how easy it is for them to cite "aggressive behaviour" for a bit of rough talk online, for example.

So basically if someone accused you of DV, but later admitted they lied which resulted in them being put under a mental health order, means that accusation, could stop you being approved? It doesn't sound fair to me to be penalised for the actions of another person when zero evidence has been found.

Wow in America I just show my drivers license hand over cash fill out a 4473 and get a gun. I picked up 3 guns in about 10 mins.

Im from the u.s, but why did your videos get me interested on 🇬🇧 shooting culture. Very interesting we have laws that are more restrictive (sbr/sbs, suppressors) just as you guys do. (full bore capacity, semi auto handguns are hard to get, and more)

Great summary thank you.

fantastic s always you have a fabulous outlook an your willingness to help those like me on the trail for joining the community. I'm coming to the end of my probationary period at my club have already got the all clear from my GP and GMP restarting applications . i wrote saying i was in the position applying for section 1 and standard shotgun as i wished to partake in PSG. They replied to my enquiry stating i should apply for fac shotgun rather than adopt the round about route?? so it shows they will help where possible .... as you've previously stated. you guys have a fantastic ethic and the community would be far poorer without the help n guidance you provide mate. thanks muchly "keemo sahhbeh" (lone ranger....tonto....}

It's all doom and gloom. I like the fact they don't count a period of stability only on your past from years ago. Most people grow up that must mean something. Do you know how much the average cost of an appeal is.

Thinking of going for mine but would have to join a club to store the guns as I'm a van dweller, I'm also archery/ target shooting instructor (taster sessions)

Great Advise for new shooters / New licensee's

In other words don’t bother, they don’t want people armed because they are scared of insurrection.

You dont want to know the hassle I had with my feo..nightmare

Who determines what is an extremist group? Amnesty International, The Society for Free Speech, or even the Catholic Church maybe? All these organisations have been in the margins at one time or another! Maybe the Tories are too right wing! 🇨🇦

What if your next door neighbor is a shady character? Does that have any effect on whether you can own a firearm? Being that they could break into your house and into your safe.

You have previously stated that you generally agree with the concept of a licensing scheme, but when I see this that exactly I approach firearms from a rights-based perspective where the state has to prove that you’ve actually done something that justifies the state preventing you from having firearms, rather than this capricious nonsense.

My parents were very anti-gun, so there were never any openings when I was younger, then when I saw the requirements... And for a sport, I just couldn't put in that much time (the nearest range to me that I know of is an hour away). I'd be happy just to become a member of a club (if one was nearer) and if I could just shoot there without going through the hoops of FAC etc. Something for retirement now, I suppose. I could move somewhere more rural, or I could try for a Green Card... think the latter is more of a possibility tbh.

I agree with the suitability that Callum is talking and what the police are going after

I read about a gentleman who had his certificate revoked after his 18 year old son did something silly with an Airsoft pistol. Worth bearing in mind.

Good informative video there Mr CLC. You are quite right about what you are saying there, but I think a lot of it is nonsense. Most of these nanny-state restrictions need to go. It's like living in East Berlin on times. I always go back to this: If the state doesn't deem a person suitable to have an SGC (e.g 2+1 pump or semi), then neither should they hold a driving licence. Think about it. Most historic medical or criminal incidents that preclude a person from holding an SGC, should logically also stop them having a driving licence. And conversely, if they get a driving licence with that medical & criminal history, then they should also be able to get an SGC. e.g. They have previously been suicidal so cannot get an SGC. Oh so they are still safe enough to drive a 7.5 tonne lorry down the M4 in a contraflow 🙃 They have previously been an armed bank robber so cannot get an SGC. Oh so they are still safe enough to drive a 7.5 tonne lorry past a Barclays Bank without being a getaway driver 🙃

Hi I would like a shotgun of my own I do shoot at a club and borrow my friends shot gun .how do I go about applying for a sgc? .do I need a doctor to sigh off as well how do I go about that ? .look 4ward to your reply mate . Gun I'm after is a Winchester sxp pump what's your thoughts on that bud :) ?

Hi the ES . What are waiting times looking like ? Cheers

Comments keep getting deleted. What a time to be alive.

I had my shot gun certificate revoked back in 2021 after I refused to surrender it voluntarily in response to a false allegation of common assault that was made against me. The firearms licencing department stated that they had sent me a recorded delivery letter informing me of my right to appeal but I never received it and they refused to investigate why the Post Office had said it had been delivered. With the revocation on my record do you think I would stand a chance of being granted a new shot gun certificate? Since the revocation I have been sworn in as a Justice of the Peace. Would this make any difference?

Makes you wonder what the point of shooting is, anymore. But thanks, you've given me some more evidence to help my appeal. Hope you reply to my FB messages

" A Privilege"... And that is the difference between being a subject and a citizen...

If anyone can help would be much appreciated. Now I have always been interested in shooting since a young age and have my application ready to send in however, I need a referee. Being 17 most if not all of my friends I have known for more than 2 years are either 17 or younger. Do I need to have a referee who's over 18 or does it not matter?

Can a disabled person be permitted to use and own a firearm for self defence

What about people who had mental health issues that have been medically managed and are now doing good in the eyes of the doctor? Can you apply for a FAC while taking antidepressants? BASC seem to promote this as well-being which I think is great. Many Thanks.

It truly was a sad day in 1920 when it went from a Right to a Privilege in Great Britain after being a protected constitutional Right since 1689 !! Its EVERYONE'S Right to protect one's self and one's family with what ever means necessary !!

Are they require you to give full access to your social media like FB and so on? RU-vid history maybe? What about internet history? I was expressing right wing political views over the yeras in there.

What about a visa holder. I'm from Australia and hold a Australian firearms licence.

If your a squeaky clean geek you’ll have no problems. Or a bent MP that has ties with a super in the met

Why yes I am suitable, I'm an American.

Nanny state.

This type of information should be part of the research when starting the process, not for social media discussions as almost every use case & need is reliant of many other factors, maybe we should be promoting the positive side of the ownership....Not speculate.

Glad I knew nothing of the depth of checks they made, even though none of the above relates to me, I'd have had some sleepless nights waiting for my ticket. Just goes to show how much of a privilege owning firearms is. And how relatively safe our gun control laws are here in the UK.

Looks too me like they look for any excuse too say No sod off

I agree totally with it. The last thing we need is the guns we have getting into the wrong hands or someone getting a license who really shouldnt.

Suitable ? It used to be a right . Weird how times change

I'm crazy as a box of frogs so ruels me out

I do not feel it is over the top

Any one who has previous, really should not be allowed to handle any kind of firearm. Squeaky clean is the only way today.

It takes a certain type of man to request permission to own a gun, having just left the Army after 11 years and having shot for years before joining I will not be subjecting myself to judgement by the current podophile protection service dealing with FAC. Being an ex Soldier is seen as "potential" it does not rule you out but it is a big fuck you very much for your service pleb.

In America we don’t yet have any bullshit like that.

Uve failed to mention one's possible mental illness issues....surely this will also b under scrutiny?