Written proof is required for adults taking part in this activity. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED IN ORDER FOR THE ADULT 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.