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BASC: NI shooting organisations launch petition on proposed firearms law changes

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BASC: NI shooting organisations launch petition on proposed firearms law changes

Friday, 6 July 2012 9:49 AM

A petition which opposes plans to dramatically increase firearms licensing fees in Northern Ireland will be launched by the Province’s shooting and gun trade organisations at the Irish game fair this weekend.

A public consultation on proposals to increase fees and make other amendments to the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 has been launched by the Department of Justice (NI).

The consultation document proposes an increase in the cost of a firearm certificate from £50 to £120. The cost of a firearms dealer’s certificate would increase from £150 to £697.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation in Northern Ireland (BASC NI), the Countryside Alliance Ireland, the Gun Trade Guild of Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Firearms Dealers’ Association have begun a petition which opposes the fees increase and calls for a reduction in age limits to allow young people to be taught to shoot under supervision. The petition is being launched at the Irish game fair at Shanes Castle on 7th and 8th July.

Tommy Mayne, BASC Northern Ireland director, said: “The message we are getting from our members is very clear. They oppose such a large increase in firearms licensing fees which could force shooters and farmers to give up their firearm certificates and could deter newcomers from taking up a sport which contributes significantly to the NI economy. We urge everyone involved in shooting to sign this petition and make our views known to the Justice Committee.” ENDS.
To find out more about the firearms consultation go to:

http://www.dojni.gov.uk/index/public-consultations/current-consultations/consultation-on-proposal-to-vary-firearms-licensing-fees.htm

For more information call Tommy Mayne on 028 9260 5050 / 07775 400 531

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