David Palmer
PFD Report
Historic (No Identified Response)
Ref: 2016-0076
Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)
Unlicensed firearms are often insecurely stored, available for impulsive use. Publicising that surrendering such weapons usually avoids prosecution might encourage their removal.
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In the three and a half years have investigated 4 deaths resulting self-inflicted firearm wounds_ Three of those involved unlicensed weapons. These weapons are generally not stored securely and are thus available for impulsive use_ Making public the practice understand to be in place to the effect that the surrender of an unlicensed firearm does not usually result in prosecution might usefully be considered.
Sent To
- Lincolnshire Police
Response Status
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56-Day Deadline
11 Apr 2016
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Source: Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 3r November 2015 commenced an investigation into the death of David Palmer, age 59. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 10th February 2016. The conclusion of the inquest was Narrative Verdict.
Circumstances of the Death
Mr Palmer had a licence for 3 firearms which were kept in a locked cabinet He also had a shot gun with a 5 cartridge magazine which was unlicensed and which he did not keep in his gun cabinet in against the possibility of a spot check by Police Officers: He suffered from Lung Cancer and died as a result of a massive head in jury from unlicensed shot gun: Unit 1, Gilbert Drive, Endeavour Park, Boston PE21 7TQ Tel: 01522 553374 Fax: 01522 516717 Email: HMCoroner_Southlincolnshire@lincolnshire gov.uk his
A RW Forrest LLM, FRCP, FRCPath GMC Number: 1333523 Her Majesty's Senior Coroner for South Lincolnshire_
A RW Forrest LLM, FRCP, FRCPath GMC Number: 1333523 Her Majesty's Senior Coroner for South Lincolnshire_
Action Should Be Taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths believe you andlor your organisation have the power to take such action:
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