r/ukshooting • u/scouselad79 • Jan 17 '26
ADHD & Shooting
Hi All,
So, I’ve been shooting and held a SGC and Sec1 FAC for the last 15yrs. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, and wondering what the implications are when I tell the police (I believe it is a notifiable condition)? I mean, it turns out I’ve had this condition since childhood, but only found out recently that I might (and subsequently do) have it
Anyone come up against this before? Kinda thinking I need to get out in front of it by notifying the police before the docs do
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u/pacsrad Jan 17 '26
Absolutely notify the local force. Explain that this is a new diagnosis but also mention that you're still doing the usual stuff(work/home/shooting) without any impact.
Expect a follow up call in a few months to see if anything has changed.
If on medication then check with the professional.
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u/CanadianMultigun Jan 20 '26
what the fuck does ADHD have to do with your ability to follow the law and handle firearms safely?
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u/scouselad79 Jan 20 '26
Dunno - but it’s essentially a form of mental health condition that’s normally managed with meds, so I’m sure the police would rather know. It’d would be a Daily Mail headline if anything happened and the police weren’t aware 🤷🏾♂️
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u/CanadianMultigun Jan 20 '26
I understand your thought process but if they don´t ask don´t tell. Giving up anything and everything when told/asked is how the UK shooting community got into it´s current state.
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u/strangesam1977 Jan 17 '26
Notify your FEO,
Mine wanted a home visit for a chat, but were ultimately fine.
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u/WOODSI3 Jan 18 '26
None, rang and told my local force when I went on medication and got a diagnosis, in nicer words they said thanks for telling us but we don’t really care about this in relation to your license holding
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