counter signing of a shotgun certificate

[davido140]

Just completing the application form for a shotgun certificate, and having a ponder over who to get to countersign and verify my photos.

I dont know my MP, havent seen my GP is 4 years, dont know any civil servants, "person of similar standing" is a bit vague..

My Girlfriend works in a highstreet bank, is that the same as "bank officer" ? Can a partner sign it?

Alternatively can a company director sign?

Any other suggestions of "persons of similar standing" gratefully recieved!

Thanks

Dave

[Sheriff JWPepper]

I wouldn't get too hung up about the wording, someone who has known you for a while and who hasn't been in trouble with the law will be fine. If you're unsure give the firearms licensing dept a call I'm sure they'll be happy to help.

[randlemarcus]

Presuming its the same sort of list as the Passport application stuff, anyone with a Microsoft qualification is good enough, apparently

[davido140]

thanks!

[Sheriff JWPepper]

It's also worth talking to your local firearms dept to discuss the specification & location of your gun safe, saves any problems when they visit and shows you are willing and responsible.

Edited by Sheriff JWPepper on Saturday 23 February 22:47

[erdnase]

I'll do it.

[DucatiGary]

shnip

Edited by DucatiGary on Sunday 24th February 01:17

[Mattt]

Less than £75 Gary!!

[DucatiGary]

snippety snip

Edited by DucatiGary on Sunday 24th February 01:18

[randlemarcus]

DucatiGary said:

randlemarcus said:

anyone with a Microsoft qualification is good enough, apparently

thats actually rather scary

a few grand in the hand to the right person and you've got MCSE
Snippety snip

Actually, it gets worse Its not MCSE listed on the form - its MCP, so you only need to pass the IE exam

Edited by randlemarcus on Sunday 24th February 08:13

[DucatiGary]

crazy

not sure ita a good thing posting all this info on how simple the UK laws are on getting a firearms, im deleting my other posts.

please do the same

[Mattt]

No need to remove your posts, it's relatively easy to get a lawful firearm - but it's even easier to get an illegal one.

[davido140]

Mattt said:

No need to remove your posts, it's relatively easy to get a lawful firearm - but it's even easier to get an illegal one.

I have a feeling the general thinking behind licenses is that its a pretty rare occurence for anyone to get shot with a licensed and properly stored gun.

Historically the only people to get shot with a licensed gun are husbands/wives in a domestic dispute.

Hence any history of domestic violence and its a definite "no license for you mister"

I know people with a fair few convictions for silly things in thier youth that didnt stop them getting a certificate.