Sinistral
Well-Known Member
Well, I checked my FLD website a couple of weeks ago before printing out Renewal Form 201, and saw nothing.
Perhaps it was overlooked but I doubt it... as everything is interactive nowadays it’s hard to tell.
I’ve completed the forms now to get them in 8 weeks in advance to qualify for the statutory extension.
Just followed the same link, and found the dreaded words. I’m caught by my FAC expiring a few days into April.
My GP works in one of these vast conglomerate medical practices with a network of surgeries. On taking the medical testimonial form round the reception staff were nonplussed, as they’d never had one. I refused to budge from the waiting queue. Finally a senior receptionist appears to demand £40 cash up front before even accepting the form. "It’ll be 5 working days (if you’re lucky) as we have to enter the application on your records". When I checked later this afternoon, the practice manager has been mobilised to tell me that as this is non-urgent paperwork the turn around is now a fortnight.
Medical reports
From 1 February 2020 for new applications and 1 April 2020 for all renewals, we now require a medical screening letter to be submitted with your application. Applications received without the medical proforma after the above dates will be returned as incomplete. Please see the medical section for further details.
(FOR COMPLETION BY THE PATIENT)
Your GP’s Name:
Address:
Postcode :
Your Name
Your date of birth
Your address
Dear Doctor
I intend to apply for / renew a Firearms / Shotgun / Explosives licence. I am required to supply a factual medical report to police Firearms Licensing department, which I am willing to pay for.
Should a fee be payable please forward an invoice to my home address / e-mail me a copy.
If you are in any doubt about providing this information, please see the website of the BMA where advice and
guidance is provided for GP’s
www.bma.org.uk
The report will need to include whether or not I have ever been diagnosed with or been treated for the following
conditions/illnesses:
Acute Stress Reaction or an acute reaction to the stress caused by a trauma
Suicidal thoughts or self-harm
Depression or anxiety
Dementia
Mania, bipolar disorder or a psychotic illness, or a personality disorder
A neurological condition: for example, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s diseases, or epilepsy
Alcohol or drug abuse
Any other mental or physical condition which may be of concern
Furthermore, can I please request that only information relating to the relevant medical conditions impacting upon my suitability to possess a Firearm, Shotgun or Explosives are commented upon. The provision of a simple print out of my medical history will not be acceptable for this purpose.
Once the attached proforma has been completed please return to me – (Select one of the following);
By post to the above address or Send a PDF version to my e-mail address ……………………………………………………………………….
Please note that the Police are seeking your professional opinion on my health and wellbeing and are not asking you to make a decision on whether I am granted a Firearms / Shotgun/ Explosive license, the responsibility to make this decision lies solely with Police.
I would be grateful if you could expedite as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Signature; ………………
MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE @
Perhaps it was overlooked but I doubt it... as everything is interactive nowadays it’s hard to tell.
I’ve completed the forms now to get them in 8 weeks in advance to qualify for the statutory extension.
Just followed the same link, and found the dreaded words. I’m caught by my FAC expiring a few days into April.
My GP works in one of these vast conglomerate medical practices with a network of surgeries. On taking the medical testimonial form round the reception staff were nonplussed, as they’d never had one. I refused to budge from the waiting queue. Finally a senior receptionist appears to demand £40 cash up front before even accepting the form. "It’ll be 5 working days (if you’re lucky) as we have to enter the application on your records". When I checked later this afternoon, the practice manager has been mobilised to tell me that as this is non-urgent paperwork the turn around is now a fortnight.
Medical reports
From 1 February 2020 for new applications and 1 April 2020 for all renewals, we now require a medical screening letter to be submitted with your application. Applications received without the medical proforma after the above dates will be returned as incomplete. Please see the medical section for further details.
(FOR COMPLETION BY THE PATIENT)
Your GP’s Name:
Address:
Postcode :
Your Name
Your date of birth
Your address
Dear Doctor
I intend to apply for / renew a Firearms / Shotgun / Explosives licence. I am required to supply a factual medical report to police Firearms Licensing department, which I am willing to pay for.
Should a fee be payable please forward an invoice to my home address / e-mail me a copy.
If you are in any doubt about providing this information, please see the website of the BMA where advice and
guidance is provided for GP’s
Guidance for GPs on the firearms licensing process
We set out the BMA position on firearms licensing and what to do when someone applies for a firearms licence, including responding to the police and conscientious objection.
www.bma.org.uk
The report will need to include whether or not I have ever been diagnosed with or been treated for the following
conditions/illnesses:
Acute Stress Reaction or an acute reaction to the stress caused by a trauma
Suicidal thoughts or self-harm
Depression or anxiety
Dementia
Mania, bipolar disorder or a psychotic illness, or a personality disorder
A neurological condition: for example, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s diseases, or epilepsy
Alcohol or drug abuse
Any other mental or physical condition which may be of concern
Furthermore, can I please request that only information relating to the relevant medical conditions impacting upon my suitability to possess a Firearm, Shotgun or Explosives are commented upon. The provision of a simple print out of my medical history will not be acceptable for this purpose.
Once the attached proforma has been completed please return to me – (Select one of the following);
By post to the above address or Send a PDF version to my e-mail address ……………………………………………………………………….
Please note that the Police are seeking your professional opinion on my health and wellbeing and are not asking you to make a decision on whether I am granted a Firearms / Shotgun/ Explosive license, the responsibility to make this decision lies solely with Police.
I would be grateful if you could expedite as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Signature; ………………
MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE @
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