Not fit for purpose
Firearms licensing has never been satisfactory, but it became an even bigger mess in April 2016 when the Home Office introduced new medical requirements. These were agreed between the Home Office, British Medical Association, shooting organisations and the police. The BMA broke ranks almost immediately and some police forces were not far behind.
The effect this will be having on you depends on where you live. Your police force may be following the official guidance, in which case you will not be much inconvenienced by the new procedure, unless your GP is charging for a medical report. Half a dozen forces
