GP letter. Should I worry?

[Robden]

I applied for my SGC on or about 2nd of Feb.

I have spoken to Cheshire Firearms dept and they have said that they write to the GP at the start of the application process. This was around the 10th of Feb. The cheque has been cashed and I've had the "visit" from the FEO. He said he will recommend approval.

However, today (14th March) I received a phone call from my GP asking if I would like to see the letter they are sending to the Firearms dept, concerning a trapped nerve I had in my shoulder about three years ago. All this was/is doing, is effect some movement in the middle finger of my left hand....... I'm right handed.

Could they just be after some money? Would this stop a grant? Should I ignore it?

Thanks for any help/advice.

Rob....

 

[ChrisPackham]

I’d like the hope FAO would be relaxed about that, it might be worth a pre-emptive courtesy call..

 

[Finners]

I may be off the mark here, but seems to me the GP has lost the plot. 

 

[Will Hewland]

AFAIK, this is only to raise issues about mental health, so seems very odd..

 

[Finners]

AFAIK, this is only to raise issues about mental health, so seems very odd..

Yep. 

 

[Robden]

Trying for some cash maybe?

 

[westley]

I may be off the mark here, but seems to me the GP has lost the plot. 

And, if that was the case, I would be seriously worried  !

 

[Nick Selby]

a trapped nerve in your shoulder 3 years ago has absolutely no bearing on your suitability for a SGC. Ridiculous. I would ignore it.

https://basc.org.uk/blog/press-releases/latest-news/basc-asks-home-office-to-reconvene-firearms-group/

 

[ips]

Total tosh, most of us have some ailment bad back etc so on that basis half of gun owners would lose licence tomorrow 

Edit

Me included cos i am fecked

 

[perazman]

I'd assume the OP may have been prescribed heavy duty painkillers. Some of which are also used to treat depression? Just a thought.

PM.

 

[ips]

I'd assume the OP may have been prescribed heavy duty painkillers. Some of which are also used to treat depression? Just a thought.

PM.

Good thought that man

Still wouldn't sorry about it but if that is the case the op could mention it to the feo just to clarify

 

[Nick Selby]

I'd assume the OP may have been prescribed heavy duty painkillers. Some of which are also used to treat depression? Just a thought.

PM.

OP stated that it was regarding his shoulder.. nothing about any meds. Amytriptyline can be used as an analgesic (also an anti depressant) but it would be noted that it was for the neuropathic pain, not to treat mental illness. The GP is pulling a fast one, plain and simple

 

[ips]

What Nick said

 

[Robden]

No pain killers at all. Dr and surgeon  couldn't believe it didn't hurt.

I'll go tomorrow and see what they say.

 

[Lord v]

Wouldn't worry about it. 

As well as the conditions that must be notified Form 201 does have a catchall phrase about 'any physical or mental condition that may affect safe operation of a firearm' or something like that in it. Think your GP is being a bit over cautious. 

But- it's the chief of police who has the final say, and they run off the recommendation of the FEO. I wouldn't bother talking to your GP if you are worried, ring your FEO. 

 

[jwpzx9r]

To be honest with you this is just going too far... a trapped nerve! There is a guy down here shoots quite well better than some shall we say better equipped shooters... HE HAS NO LEFT ARM!!!! 

 

[Les]

I think the police are more interested in a persons mental wellbeing. I don't suppose a trapped nerve features very highy on their 'reject' list. 

 

[hoplite]

I've seen people shooting from wheelchairs/mobility scooters, so OP, I wouldn't worry about it...

 

[Robden]

"Well, well, well!" Went to the Doc's this morning. They received the letter on the 10th of Feb' but owing to annual holiday and a back log of paperwork they have only just got around to mine. Basically I think they are just covering their own bottoms. If I want to see the original request for information, I'll have to go back tomorrow......I won't bother.

Pushing my luck, I asked if there was a charge for this? She replied that if any medical record or info' is sent to a third party, out of courtesy, they show the supplied information to the person concerned. There is no charge for this service. Also, they do not charge for a doctors signature.  So credit where it's due.........good on them.

ETA.......One other thing. Are the SGCs sent first class, or first class signed for, which means waiting for a knock on the front door?