POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has welcomed new guidance from the Home Office which states that “individuals with a history of domestic violence should not be permitted to possess a firearm or shotgun.” Currently in Cheshire, the Firearms Licensing Department works closely with the Public Protection Unit when an incident of domestic violence is reported and the perpetrator holds a firearms/shotgun licence.
Mr Dwyer (pictured) said: “We evaluate the person’s suitability to hold a firearms or shotgun licence based on previous incidents and convictions including domestic violence.
“Domestic violence and abuse is a national issue, and I think any work the police can do to combat domestic violence and abuse is fantastic.”
Two people a week are murdered by their partner or ex-partner and 18 per cent of violent crime is domestic abuse.
More information about domestic abuse and firearms/shotgun licensing can be found on the www.cheshire.police.uk/advice–information
Police chief welcomes firearms guidance
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Wow…. this policing stuff really is rocket science!!! People with a history of violence shouldn’t have a gun licence!! what next, convicted paedophiles shouldn’t be allowed to work with kids????………… £700,000 a year for such wisdom…. you couldn’t make it up