Just because you are an ex-SAS trooper does not absolve you from the law. We all know the seriousness of firearms when we have all made declarations after live range time - even a 14 year old cadet does this (and yes I know UKSF probably don't do this, but the individuals will have done earlier in their career). Firearms offences are VERY serious in the UK and illegal possesion cases like this have a normal sentence of between 6mths to 5yrs (if you don't believe me, look it up).
He could have handed in this weapon at any time and nothing would have been said - he broke this trust.
Finally, why were the Police at his house? The chaps in charge take a very dim view on a potential disclosure issue like this may well have been as well.
LJ
Last edited by Lima Juliet; 12th Nov 2012 at 06:36.