3rd Hayling Scout Active Support Unit

Under 18 Airgun Consent form

Written parental permission is required before a young person can take part in this activity. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED IN ORDER FOR THE YOUNG PERSON TO BE ABLE TO SHOOT – NO FORM, NO SHOOT.

Extracts from the Firearms Act 1968, Section 21…

1. A person who has been sentenced (to custody for life or) to preventative detention, or to imprisonment or to corrective training for a term of three years or more (or to youth custody (or detention in a young offender institution) for such term), or who has been sentenced to be detained for such term in a young offenders institution in Scotland, shall not at any time have a firearm or ammunition in his possession.

2. A person who has been sentenced….to imprisonment for a term of three months or more but less than three years (or to youth custody (or detention in a young offender institution) for such term), or who has been sentenced to be detained for such a term in a detention centre or in a young offenders institution in Scotland, shall not at any time before the expiration of the period of five years from the date of his release have a firearm or ammunition in his possession.

THIS MEANS: Section 21 prohibits the possession of a firearm and ammunition (under any circumstances), by any person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment (or its equivalent for a young person) of 3 months or more. The prohibition applies in all circumstances, including handling and firing at an approved shooting club or at a clay pigeon shoot where a certificate is not ordinarily required. It also applies to the possession or use of other categories of firearm and ammunition such as AIRGUNS or shot cartridges for which a certificate is not needed. A sentence of 3 months to 3 years attracts a 5 year prohibition, shorter ones no prohibition but a longer one means a life ban.

This form will be valid for the event duration. 

Taster sessions – the taster session evening or group of evenings in the same term.

Club sessions – The form will be valid for 12 months for regular attendees. 

OSM

Please ensure OSM if fully up to date with all personal details in all sections.

    I, being the parent/guardian of the person named below, declare that he/she is not subject to restriction by virtue of Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 (which applies only to persons who have served a term of imprisonment or youth custody) and give permission for:

    Child name

    to take part in the target rifle shooting activities.

    Parent/Guardian name

    Contact number

    Your email

    Child’s organisation

    Child’s section name

    Consent

    By signing the form below you are confirming:
    1. You give consent for the child to take part in Airgun activities over the next 12 months.
    2. Personal details are up to date on Online Scout Manager (OSM)
    3. The young person has not committed a crime or has been sentenced under section 21 of the Firearms act 1968

    Please sign and date below.

    Signature


    Date