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Two Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England have committed to working with BASC to improve firearms licensing in their areas.
Martin Parker, BASC’s head of firearms, travelled to meet Jonathan Evison, re-elected PCC for Humberside, and Dan Price, the new PCC for Cheshire.
At both meetings, firearms licensing was discussed and commitments were made to set up firearms licensing independent advisory groups for both Humberside Police and Cheshire Constabulary and to publish strategic demand assessments for each force’s firearms licensing department.
Future training for members of both licensing departments and the involvement of BASC in that process was discussed at both meetings, and BASC offered training for both forces’ rural crime departments.
During the meeting with Mr Evison, which was also attended by the two senior police officers responsible for firearms licensing at Humberside Police, the force’s turnaround times were discussed. Mr Parker said they were “moving in the right direction”.
Mr Parker said: “There was a clear commitment to BASC acting as a critical friend to the force in the future and this is to be welcomed.”
Mr Parker said Mr Price opened the meeting in Cheshire by commenting on the high number of BASC members that had contacted him prior to his election in May – a reflection of the importance of engaging with elected representatives.
He said: “On Mr Price’s own admission, he is more familiar with urban rather than rural life, but very much appreciates the importance of the shooting sports in those communities.
“He is keen to meet with members and BASC looks forward to hosting him at a local venue in the future.”
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