Safety course for shotgun licence holders

Dorset Police’s Education Department is continuing to educate holders of shotgun licences.

The next course takes place on Saturday, 20 December at Winfrith Technology Centre, near Dorchester.  It costs £25 and lasts for four hours. 

The course is specifically aimed at responsible shotgun licence holders, who have undergone rigorous vetting prior to receiving their licence.

It aims to increase the awareness and confidence of shotgun licence holders in terms of certificate procedures, gun and shooting safety tips, carriage of a gun and the legislation in place for licence holders.

The first course was held in October 2008 and attendees stated that the course ‘increased their awareness and responsibility’ with regards to shotguns.

Firearms Licensing Manager, Julie Welch, said: “Our Firearms Licensing Officers do an excellent job of ensuring very strict guidelines are adhered to prior to being granted a shotgun licence. We also monitor the conduct of licence holders to ensure they continue to maintain the high standards set by the conditions of their licence.

“We have introduced this low-cost course to provide responsible licence holders with a fantastic opportunity to receive instruction from our expert officers about safety and legislation.”

For further information, contact Julian South on 01305 227613 or email julian.south@dorset.pnn.police.uk.

For general enquiries or to report a non-urgent crime, call Dorset Police on 01202 or 01305 22 22 22. Only dial 999 if life is in danger or a crime is in progress.