John Hill
25 Jun 2018 · Coroner Rachael Griffin · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. granting a firearms certificate to an applicant with undisclosed domestic concerns
“Mr [name redacted] was granted a firearms certificate to acquire a firearm on the 13 April 2017 by the Firearms Unit at Dorset Police following an application received from him dated the 4% November 2016. Following receipt of that certificate Mr [name redacted] acquired a .22 calibre long barrelled rifle which he used to end his life 6 weeks later on the 26”
Responses
2015-0195-Response-by-CFOA.pdf ↗· Dorset Police
Stated action
“CFOA are currently working closely with NHS colleagues on the development of an expanded version of the usual fire service Home Fire Safety Check, called a”
2018-0195-Response-by-Durham-Constabulary.pdf ↗· Dorset Police
Stated action
“that they examine the domestic and family circumstances of an applicant should this appear to be relevant under Section 27 of the Firearms Act 1968”
2018-0195-Responses.pdf ↗· Dorset Police
Stated action · shortly
“The Government introduced a power, through the Policing and Crime Act 2017, for the Home Secretary to publish statutory guidance to the police on their firearms licensing functions. The legislation requires that we consult with the police before publishing the new guidance.”