Don’t know about that, but still sounds less robust than BPSS which requires references. There are still ways around that of course, but…
This is all moot. The MOD has a process in place and we didn’t follow it.
That process says:
- MOD90 holders must have SC
- Those with any responsibility for weapons must hold SC
- To hold SC you must have have BPSS
End of story.
You’ve had the reasons why we’re doing it topsy-turvy and we’ve had some in-depth discussions about BPSS already here and here so we’re covering old ground. I recommend reading through those threads as you might find some extra info and also see that many were initially just as frustrated as you are now, but to go through it again in any further detail is going to feel like flogging a dead horse.
I’m going to put a timer on this thread to stop it growing much further, because at the moment it answers the query quite succinctly.
You can message me if after it’s closed if you have something you think would add value that isn’t already covered elsewhere.