Originally Posted by
Nessie
Those proposals are even more stringent that what is required in the UK. Here there is no fingerprinting or photographing, no doctors reference required, only two referees are used and there is no obligatory or even voluntary safety course.
I realize that...I designed them to intentionally be stringent. Remember, I based this off of the NY law for a handgun permit that is already in place, with a few added requirements (doctor note, renewals, secure area).
I put in each requirement for a reason.
The doctors note does not have to be specific at all. Let's say an applicant does have a mental condition, the doctor simply states that he feels the applicant cannot safely handle a firearm. Period.