BASC & the West Mercia Police Firearms at the Midland

[news of the world]

This has to be good news for those who live in that area!!


Firearms licensing staff from West Mercia Police will be at BASC's stand at the Midland Game Fair this weekend to offer a range of services to certificate holders who live in their force area.

They will have the technology with them to allow West Mercia certificate holders to obtain variations to their firearm certificates and to complete transfers of guns bought and sold at the event. They will also be able to issue temporary permits if needed and will offer a service where West Mercia certificate holders may track the progress of any application they may have made for a certificate.

They can also offer help and advice about the licensing process to anyone who requires it.

Mike Eveleigh, BASC's senior firearms officer, said: "West Mercia Police's firearms licensing department has in the past been criticised for poor performance but with some assistance from BASC they have made sterling efforts to improve their service, which has already shown vast improvements. To further this, firearms licensing department staff will be at the BASC stand at the Midland Game Fair."

 

[Orion]

Just form an orderly queue to have an AOLQ condition added to your FAC!

 

[2130martin]

Well done BASC, thats a feather your cap!!!!

 

[2130martin]

Just form an orderly queue to have an AOLQ condition added to your FAC!

D|o you think they will for mine issued by D&C??

 

[Oh6]

Just form an orderly queue to have an AOLQ condition added to your FAC!

D|o you think they will for mine issued by D&C??

Surely that's why we have a National Firearms Licensing Database

So 'technically' there is no reason that they shouldn't be able to.... However I think the inter-constabulary politics might get a little exciting if we all requested AOLQ and other sensible conditions from the more enlightened/pragmatic Licensing Departments.

 

[Moray Outfitting]

Good news and a great step in the right direction.

 

[204 Ruger]

Thats a great idea.

 

[Orion]

D|o you think they will for mine issued by D&C??

Only if you move house!

Seriously though, it might offer FAC holders who reside in the West Mercia area the chance to quiz them on why they appear to be so intransigent on the subject of AOLQ for experienced shooters with open FACS. It works for all parties, saves admin time, (and no doubt money), and has been adopted elsewhere without problem.

 

[finnbear270]

Now that really is forward motion!!............ real interaction at ground level!, maybe some "Other" organisation/s could emulate this, Well done B.A.S.C.!

 

[Willie]

"Now that really is forward motion!!............ real interaction at ground level!, maybe some "Other" organisation/s could emulate this, Well done B.A.S.C.! - Finnbear270"

+1 Willie​

 

[Roedinator]

+ 2 well done basc regards pete .

 

[8x57]

Excellant move by both West Midlands Police and BASC. I just hope other forces take note and make a similar move forward towards better interaction with shooters.

 

[roestalker]

Now that is a real step forward, well done BASC and West Mercia. Just as a foot note, I sent in my renewal to Northumbria recently and the new certificate was back with me in a fortnight, how good is that..brilliant I have to say my dealings with Northumbria have always been very positive and their response efficient.

Best regards to all.

Jon.

 

[LJT40]

This really is fantastic news and surely a step in the right direction for us shooters. Well done to all!

M

 

[WAYNE DAVIES]

Nice one

Now lets think about it ?????? game fair full of nice expensive rifles Credit card and the chance to get a variation on the same day

I'm not going it will cost me a bloody fortune

 

[straightbetweentheeyes]

So I could just r,ock up to the stand and ask for a variation for a .270 and they would do it there and then???

Regards, Jez.

 

[JDW]

Colour me amazed!
If WM can go from a 10 month renewal cycle to amendments while U wait!
BASC should be congratulated!

Well done.
JD

 

[Edchef]

It's got to be worth the entrance fee alone to see this!

 

[2130martin]

Only if you move house!

Seriously though, it might offer FAC holders who reside in the West Mercia area the chance to quiz them on why they appear to be so intransigent on the subject of AOLQ for experienced shooters with open FACS. It works for all parties, saves admin time, (and no doubt money), and has been adopted elsewhere without problem.

Or indeed ask why there needs to be any conditions at all.........if you have an FAC in your hands,you can possess a firearm,game over as far as controls are concerned,surely?So why try with unnecessary conditions???????

 

[Si]

D|o you think they will for mine issued by D&C??

don't see why not, afterall they work from the same HO guidlines.... don't they?