Shotgun Licence Refused: 25 Years of Good Behaviour

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the refusal of a shotgun license renewal after 25 years of good behavior, with participants exploring the implications of past actions on current legal standings. The conversation touches on themes of gun control, personal rights, and the fairness of legal systems, with references to both personal anecdotes and broader societal issues.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over the refusal of their shotgun license renewal despite 25 years of good behavior, suggesting that this should demonstrate a reformed character.
  • Another participant humorously suggests moving to America for more lenient gun laws, indicating a perceived disparity in regulations between countries.
  • Some participants question the necessity of surrendering the shotgun and discuss the possibility of appealing the decision or finding alternative arrangements for the firearm's safekeeping.
  • There are references to past incidents involving law enforcement, with one participant recounting an accidental injury to a policeman, raising questions about how past actions influence current legal standings.
  • Several comments reflect on the perceived hypocrisy in the legal system, comparing the participant's situation to that of public figures who have faced less severe consequences for past indiscretions.
  • Humorous exchanges about political aspirations and fast food highlight a shift in tone, moving away from the serious topic of gun control to light-hearted banter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions, with some agreeing that 25 years of good behavior should suffice for a license renewal, while others highlight the complexities of legal regulations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the fairness and implications of the law in this context.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific legal frameworks and personal experiences, indicating that the discussion is influenced by individual circumstances and varying interpretations of the law. There is an acknowledgment of the emotional weight of the situation, but no consensus on the appropriateness of the legal outcome.

  • #31
No one's stopping you.
 
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  • #32
yomamma said:
All I have to do is step on him...

Step on me as in let me beat your head in with a salmon?
 
  • #33
*steps on pengwuino(not getting beat on the head with salmon)*
 
  • #34
Poor kid...

*slaps yomamma with his salmon*
 
  • #35
*steps on pengwuino and his salmon*
 
  • #36
yomamma said:
pfft...! don't EVER take away fast-food...especially KFC or Dairy Queen...

OK, you can be deputy pm, and i will find jobs for all my PFs mates, just assure me you will never own two jags.
 
  • #37
wolram said:
I have had a shot gun for five years, used for clay shooting, but the law has
(reviewed) my case and refused a renewal, on the strenght of things i did in
the past, so now i have to hand in my beloved s57, i would have thought that 25yrs of good behaviour would have been good enough to show a reformed character.:cry:
So, you broke someone's finger 25 years ago (okay, a cop's finger), you never shot anyone or were involved in any armed assault, you have been permitted to keep the shotgun for 5 years now without incident, and only NOW they decide you can't keep it because of the incident 25 years ago? And you're sure you've been good other than that one broken finger, right? No armed robberies in your past, or a record a mile long, or anything like that? :wink: I know the UK is tough on gun control, but it hardly makes any sense that your record wasn't a problem 5 years ago, but suddenly becomes one. Is it a very nice shotgun that perhaps the police captain (or whoever is in charge of these things in the UK) wants it to add to his personal collection? :rolleyes:

I guess you'll have to go back to throwing rocks at and trying to stab your clay pigeons, as those options remain unregulated in the UK. :biggrin:
 
  • #38
Can one find a local barrister to appeal the case?

Also, is there a gun or sports club whose members could help support one's case to retain one's license for the shotgun?

Is there are friendly magistrate who favors gun ownership, or who is a member of a gun or sports club?
 
  • #39
Wolly, I didn't know you were such a bad a$$ dude!


Hope you can appeal it somehow, there has got to be someone you can talk to about it. Have they been refuseing permits to a lot of people?
 
  • #40
Wooly, you won't win against the twunts. Go and get yourself a 12ftlbs air rifle instead.
 
  • #41
or the traditional long bow! :biggrin:

It worked for Robin Hood and his Merry Men!
 
  • #42
hypatia said:
Wolly, I didn't know you were such a bad a$$ dude!


Hope you can appeal it somehow, there has got to be someone you can talk to about it. Have they been refuseing permits to a lot of people?

It was a very long time ago, and i was not very bad, just a bit high spirited.

it seems that all gun holders have had their licences reviewed, i do not know
how many have been refused renewal, it is the chief constable who decides
these cases, i wonder if he had a broken finger

Thanks every one :biggrin:
 

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