Shooting permission form Home Explorers Portal About CDE – Explorers (14 – 18 years) Where we Scout Scouting in Surrey Other Scouting Sections Squirrels (4 – 6 years) Beavers (6 – 8 years) Cubs (8 – 10½ years) Scouts (10½ – 14 years) Network (18 – 25 years) How to Join Shooting Permission form Shooting Permission FormThis is a declaration that you or your child are legally able to take part in this activity. Once completed it will be sent to your Leader. You must read this carefully!“Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 prohibits the possession of a firearm and ammunition (under any circumstances), by any person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment (or its equivalent for young persons) of 3 months or more. The prohibition applies in all circumstances, including handling and firing at an approved club or at a clay pigeon shoot where a certificate is not ordinarily required. It also applies to the possession or use of other categories of firearms and ammunition such as AIRGUNS or shot gun cartridges for which a certificate is not needed.""A sentence of 3 months to 3 years attracts a 5 year prohibition, shorter ones no prohibition but a longer one means a life ban.”Now please complete the following declaration: (any participants, irrespective of age, must sign the declaration).OVER 18 PARTICIPANTPlease complete this section if you as the participant are over 18. (If completing for your child, who is under 18, please leave blank)I declare that I (named below) am not subject to restrictions by virtue of the regulations set out in Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968.Full NameAgeMedical Information:UNDER 18 PARTICIPANTPlease complete this section if you are the parent/carer of the under 18 participant/s. (Leave blank if participant is over 18)In respect of my child (named below) I, being the parent/guardian of the person named above, declare that he/she is not subject to restriction by virtue of the regulations set out in Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968.Full NameChild's AgeMedical Information:Parent/Carer NameParents/Carer AgeRelationship to Young PersonActivity Location: *Event/Activity Date *I herby give permission for the above named to participate in Air Rifle shootingThe declaration must be completed if you wish you or your child to shoot. No one will be allowed to shoot unless a completed declaration has been received. *Please tick the box to confirm you have read and declare that the participant is able to shoot.SIGNED *Date *Date Signed SubmitPlease do not fill in this field.
