Yes, as long as it's completed before the 8wk period finishes.
Once that ends your certs have expired.
Any cert issued after that has to have a 5yr validity.
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Once that ends your certs have expired.
Any cert issued after that has to have a 5yr validity.
Would you be kind enough to put up a link please
Jeff8861
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Jeff8861
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This is what is required as soon as they dont agree to the section 7.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write to formally challenge the decision (or stated position) that a Section 7 authority cannot be issued due to firearms licensing backlog, and that I must instead lodge my firearms elsewhere.
Background I submitted my renewal application within the statutory renewal period, prior to the expiry of my firearm certificate. I was subsequently granted an 8-week extension by the Constabulary. Despite full compliance on my part, my renewal has not been determined due solely to licensing backlog and administrative delay. I have now been informed that a Section 7 authority will not be issued for this reason and that I must lodge my firearms with a third party.
At no point has any issue been raised regarding my suitability, security arrangements, or public safety.
Legal and procedural position
The position communicated to me is not supported by law or guidance.
A Section 7 authority exists specifically to prevent lawful certificate holders from being unfairly prejudiced where continued possession becomes unlawful through no fault of their own, including where delay is attributable to the police.
Backlog or resourcing issues do not amount to a lawful basis to refuse consideration of a Section 7 authority. To do so constitutes:
Unlawful fettering of discretion Procedural unfairness Irrational decision-making A failure to have proper regard to Home Office Firearms Guidance
Further, a public authority must not benefit from its own delay. Refusing a Section 7 authority on the basis of police backlog, while simultaneously relying on that backlog as the cause of the problem, is internally inconsistent and legally vulnerable.
Disproportionality of forced lodging
Requiring me to lodge my firearms elsewhere is:
Disproportionate where secure storage already exists An unnecessary interference with peaceful enjoyment of possessions Potentially costly and prejudicial Entirely avoidable through the lawful use of Section 7 authority
This approach appears driven by administrative convenience rather than lawful necessity.
What I am requesting
I formally request that firearms licensing:
Reconsider my application for a Section 7 authority on its individual merits, without reliance on backlog as a reason for refusal
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write to formally challenge the decision (or stated position) that a Section 7 authority cannot be issued due to firearms licensing backlog, and that I must instead lodge my firearms elsewhere.
Background I submitted my renewal application within the statutory renewal period, prior to the expiry of my firearm certificate. I was subsequently granted an 8-week extension by the Constabulary. Despite full compliance on my part, my renewal has not been determined due solely to licensing backlog and administrative delay. I have now been informed that a Section 7 authority will not be issued for this reason and that I must lodge my firearms with a third party.
At no point has any issue been raised regarding my suitability, security arrangements, or public safety.
Legal and procedural position
The position communicated to me is not supported by law or guidance.
A Section 7 authority exists specifically to prevent lawful certificate holders from being unfairly prejudiced where continued possession becomes unlawful through no fault of their own, including where delay is attributable to the police.
Backlog or resourcing issues do not amount to a lawful basis to refuse consideration of a Section 7 authority. To do so constitutes:
Unlawful fettering of discretion Procedural unfairness Irrational decision-making A failure to have proper regard to Home Office Firearms Guidance
Further, a public authority must not benefit from its own delay. Refusing a Section 7 authority on the basis of police backlog, while simultaneously relying on that backlog as the cause of the problem, is internally inconsistent and legally vulnerable.
Disproportionality of forced lodging
Requiring me to lodge my firearms elsewhere is:
Disproportionate where secure storage already exists An unnecessary interference with peaceful enjoyment of possessions Potentially costly and prejudicial Entirely avoidable through the lawful use of Section 7 authority
This approach appears driven by administrative convenience rather than lawful necessity.
What I am requesting
I formally request that firearms licensing:
Reconsider my application for a Section 7 authority on its individual merits, without reliance on backlog as a reason for refusal
Heym SR20
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I would right a letter addressed to the Chief Constable of whichever Police Force you are with and ask for his advise as to what you should be doing as it’s his department that has non receptive.
I would enclose a copy of your renewal application and the date that it was sent, and include dates of all other attempts the Firearms Licensing Department.
I would also state the costs of storage of your firearms and ask for the appropriate address to send the invoice for your costs.
I would send all of this as a recorded letter to the Chief Constable so that you have record of receipt.
I would also cc the Independent Police Commissioner or Ombudsman, and the legal department of whatever organisation you are with.
I would enclose a copy of your renewal application and the date that it was sent, and include dates of all other attempts the Firearms Licensing Department.
I would also state the costs of storage of your firearms and ask for the appropriate address to send the invoice for your costs.
I would send all of this as a recorded letter to the Chief Constable so that you have record of receipt.
I would also cc the Independent Police Commissioner or Ombudsman, and the legal department of whatever organisation you are with.
Heym SR20
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In my experience senior management get rather irked when things land on their desk that the rank and file should be dealing with. Especially when they see that it is Cc to those providing oversight and funding to their organisation.
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