| SlyFox |
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| 25/02/2008 14:53 |
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Shooting + Epilepsy
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Hello there,
I am a 16 year old currently learning to shoot. I have shot my boyfriends 410 and 12 bore under supervision of his father, and have a .22 air rifle of my own. Now i am still very new to shooting and am not interested in getting a license for either firearms or shotguns until im 18. But the sad thing is, i have epilepsy and it is quite bad at the minute (for me anyway) with me having 3 sometimes 4 fits per month. What id like to know is, would having epilepsy stop me from obtaining a gun license? (for either firearms or shotguns)Any info on the laws regarding guns and epilpsy would be very much appreicated, thankyou!
-Melissa
BarnyUK
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| 25/02/2008 15:43 |
Re: Shooting + Epilepsy
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Hi Melissa,
Although we are uncertain as to the exact legal issues surrounding this, we believe your epilepsy should cause no problem to you gaining a licence.
This, of course, is something which you should check with your relevant doctor, who may be required to 'sign off' in the event of you obtaining a licence (as with a driver's licence).
However, your best course of action is to contact the BASC, who should be able to provide you with the full information about this.
BASC: 01244 573 010
Email: firearms@basc.org.uk
Hope this helps,
Barny
| SlyFox |
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| 25/02/2008 16:45 |
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Re: Shooting + Epilepsy
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Thanks very much for the link, ill contact basc and see what they say, Hope i will be able to get a license, it would be nice certainly to have the "freedom" to shoot bigger things sfaly if you know what i mean, but i can also understand that it would be dangerous if i was to have a fit while out shooting, least i get about a minutes warning though-enough time to unload the gun, so well see what basc says.
-Melissa
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BarnyUK
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| 25/02/2008 17:02 |
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Re: Shooting + Epilepsy
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Hi,
I would imagine that would be fine, as long as you are out with other people - especially if they are made aware prior to heading out.
Barny
| SlyFox |
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| 26/02/2008 11:23 |
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Re: Shooting + Epilepsy
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I emailed BASC and they said they cant give me advice as i am not a member :/ oh well, when the time comes for me wanting a license ill just enquire with the police about it.
Thanks all again
| sandersj89 |
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| 26/02/2008 14:29 |
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Re: Shooting + Epilepsy
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As you are only 16 I would suggest you still join BASC, their junior membership is only £20 per year and this will allow you to make full use of their services and will also mean you have full insurance cover whilst taking part in shooting activity.
A very good organisation who have helped me a few times over the years.
Jerry
| VinceGreen |
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| 11/05/2008 09:37 |
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Re: Shooting + Epilepsy
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A guy at my club had his FAC revoked because of epilepsy. They said there was an issue over "possession" of his firearms in the event of a fit. Sad case