“Licences for gun ownership are more secure if certificate holders are honest and help to build trust and confidence with the police” – Dr Chris Garrett
Dr Chris Garrett, a medical doctor who worked as a consultant for 30 years, founded ShootCert Ltd in 2020.
As part of the respected panel of doctors working for the BASC, it was clear to him that some firearms owners were having difficulty obtaining a firearms medical report from their GP – some don’t provide this service, and some charge a prohibitive amount of money for doing so.
Aside from offering this service, Dr Garrett is keen to dispel the myths around depression and gun ownership.
He recently wrote an article for the quarterly magazine of the National Gamekeeper’s Organisation – Keeping the Balance – in which he explains that seeking help for mental health issues such as depression, stress, or anxiety, does not automatically make you unsuitable to possess a firearm. In fact, he states, “Licences for gun ownership are more secure if certificate holders are honest and help to build trust and confidence with the police”.
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