RESIDENTS across the borough can have their say on potential changes to gun licensing.
Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, is encouraging people to participate in a survey in England and Wales.
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioner’s is considering the amount of scrutiny of medical records and social media posts that police should undertake when granting or renewing a license; and whether or not an applicant should pay the full costs of having their request processed.
Matthew Barber said: “We are keen to seek the thoughts of residents across the Thames Valley on any potential changes to the licensing of firearms.
“Results from this survey will feed into the Home Office review on the current arrangements for the licensing of guns.”
Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) Marc Jones said: “There has been heightened public concern following the recent shooting of five people in Plymouth. I’d like to take this opportunity to extend my sympathies to all those affected by that tragic incident, and indeed to all victims of gun crime.
“We want to hear all from sides including people who are, or have previously been, a registered firearms licence or shotgun certificate holder. The public may be surprised to hear that there are more than half a million licence holders in England and Wales, who legally own nearly two million firearms. We know the overwhelming majority do so safely and responsibly.”
The survey ends at 5pm on Wednesday, October 20.
For more information, or to take part, visit: www.surveymonkey.co.uk