Compliance with Firearms Act

Compliance with Firearms Act

A number of instances have recently been observed where parents have been letting their children (or firers have been letting their friends) 'Have a go' with their firearms on days which were not designated an Open Day. You are reminded that this practice is in contravention of the Firearms Act and is illegal. The parent or firer concerned could have his or her FAC revoked as a consequence, and this has already happened within the past 12 months, although not at this club.

Please be aware that letting others (without FAC's) 'Have a go' is forbidden by law, and certificate holders must not do so.

Club members can overcome this problem by taking out a family membership, junior membership, probationary membership, or adhere to the Open Day law. Regrettably there is no way this club can 'Turn a blind eye'.

Note:- Section 21 of the 1968 Act sets out restrictions on the possession of firearms by certain categories of persons convicted of crimes. In short, persons who are sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 3 years or more are never allowed to possess firearms, and persons who are sentenced to a term of imprisonment for 3 months but less than 3 years must not possess firearms until 5 years have passed since the date of release. You are required to sign a declaration that you do not fall into this category.

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