West Mercia has become the force area with the largest quantity of registered firearms holders in England and Wales, with a total of 38,000 licences now held.
John Campion said that following the Plymouth shootings in 2021, in which 22-year-old Jake Davison shot and killed five people and injured two others before fatally shooting himself, the National Firearms Procedure was refreshed and outlined the need for firearms licensing units to carry out many more checks.Mr Campion said
Renewal averages are currently 86 days and 66 days respectively, and the units’ tasks have quadrupled in a year. "This has subsequently led to 'holding to account' meetings, with the chief constable, to see assurances on what is being done to resolve these issues. Mr Campion is investing £200,000 which will enable additional capacity within the firearms licensing unit, through a variety of mechanisms, aimed at delivering a faster and more convenient service without compromising public protection and safety.
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