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I have been a shooter for many years, but handed back my firearms license when handguns were banned.
Over recent years i have been getting back into shooting, mostly i have been using air rifles, but as i get permission to shoot on larger land, it has been getting more difficult with a low power rifle.
In November i decided that i would apply for a Firearms Licence again so that i could get a proper hunting rifle, my main concern about applying was that since the last time i had a license i am now an insulin controlled diabetic and the UK has some of the strictest firearms laws in the world.
The police are now required to contact your doctor to see if there is any reason that the applicant should be refused a license, and its fact that many diabetics suffer from some form of depression at some point and depression is a big no-no. Fortunatly i have not at any point suffered from depression. Another factor is hypo's, i didnt know if they would consider the risk of a hypo being to great to allow ownership of a firearm.
I am pleased to say that only 10 weeks after application my firearms license was granted, and i am now free to consider what rifle i would like to buy
if any diabetics are considering applying for an FAC, feel free to contact me if you have any questions
Over recent years i have been getting back into shooting, mostly i have been using air rifles, but as i get permission to shoot on larger land, it has been getting more difficult with a low power rifle.
In November i decided that i would apply for a Firearms Licence again so that i could get a proper hunting rifle, my main concern about applying was that since the last time i had a license i am now an insulin controlled diabetic and the UK has some of the strictest firearms laws in the world.
The police are now required to contact your doctor to see if there is any reason that the applicant should be refused a license, and its fact that many diabetics suffer from some form of depression at some point and depression is a big no-no. Fortunatly i have not at any point suffered from depression. Another factor is hypo's, i didnt know if they would consider the risk of a hypo being to great to allow ownership of a firearm.
I am pleased to say that only 10 weeks after application my firearms license was granted, and i am now free to consider what rifle i would like to buy
if any diabetics are considering applying for an FAC, feel free to contact me if you have any questions
