The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
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Bush has met with Botswana’s President Festus Mogae to discuss ways to combat AIDS in Africa. US President George W Bush, on the third day of his lightening trip to Africa, visited Botswana yesterday, where he looked to reaffirm his commitment to tackling AIDS and poverty. Mr Bush has already pledged to help poverty-stricken nations… Read more »
