FAC varitation. Employers details?

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Re: FAC varitation. Employers details?

#11 Post by Rockhopper »

My employer is also the secretary of the club I shoot at! I imagine they ask for employment details so they can contact you quickly if needed.
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#12 Post by CDM5 »

bnz41 wrote:I've noticed they ask for your employers contact details including number, email etc. Do they contact employers? Why do they need that info?

We have had FAC's for almost 20 years the renewal and variation forms have always asked for your employers details, email/phone etc which have been filled in, they have never been contacted.
My FEO has visited me at work on 2 occasions.

The first was when I had my FAC granted, he dropped it in for me to sign, I think he did ask if that was ok prior to turning up.

The second time was after I had a complaint from a neighbour for shooting a shotgun (claimed shot had landed on their roof 8-) )
He turned up in the shop out of the blue and had a chat with me.
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#13 Post by Gazoo »

I am currently filling out my FAC/SGC/EC in Durham area and there is work address on page 1 !!
I put self employed see home address!
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#14 Post by ukrifleman »

There are some advantages to being an `old codger`, where it asks for employers details I just put retired!
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#15 Post by bradaz11 »

why are people so scared of giving employer details?
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#16 Post by HALODIN »

Simply mixing work and pleasure. Firearms can be quite an emotive subject for some.
bradaz11 wrote:why are people so scared of giving employer details?
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#17 Post by breacher »

bradaz11 wrote:why are people so scared of giving employer details?
A - its not at all relevant to my possession of firearms.
B - My employer may be prejudiced against shooters.
C - My employer might not be of good character and his knowledge of my firearms possession may not be appropriate.
D - Will my employer safeguard that info ?

E - It is NOT a requirement in legislation.

F - Its just another "mission creep" in making up the rules as they go along.
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#18 Post by Christel »

breacher wrote:
bradaz11 wrote:why are people so scared of giving employer details?
A - its not at all relevant to my possession of firearms.
B - My employer may be prejudiced against shooters.
C - My employer might not be of good character and his knowledge of my firearms possession may not be appropriate.
D - Will my employer safeguard that info ?

E - It is NOT a requirement in legislation.

F - Its just another "mission creep" in making up the rules as they go along.
Scared does not even enter the scenario, hacked off is more appropriate. + 1 breacher.
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#19 Post by Chuck »

Christel,, Breacher: :good: :good:

Why are people so happy to give out info whenever it is asked for without asking WHY they are asking? 5mith

There's a law against collecting information that is NOT needed. Informatoion "for the computer" is one example that comes up regularly in shops nowdays.

If an employer is NOT being contacted then WHY do they need his information? End of!
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#20 Post by The Event »

Chuck wrote:
If an employer is NOT being contacted then WHY do they need his information? End of!
So that they can come and arrest you at work if they want to get you while you're away from your guns?
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