Police common-sense fail
19 March 2025
Yorkshire gamekeepers James and Jono were astonished to be confronted by armed police, complete with helicopter, while heatherburning on the Upperwood estate on the edge
Gareth Davies had a horrific shooting accident while out foxing in January 2024. His shooting buddy Mark Wise saved his life. After we put out a film about the incident – watch it here (age-restricted) – and about their local police firearms licensing department’s slowness in restoring their guns, the police told them it would all be done in a jiffy. Then Gwent Police changed its mind. Here’s what’s happening now.
If this story worries you, please voice your concerns to Gwent police, and send them a link to this film:
Gwent police temporary chief constable Mark Hobrough Mark.Hobrough@gwent.police.uk
Gwent police & crime commissioner Jane Mudd Commissioner@gwent.pnn.police.uk
To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 782, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain782
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