Sadly I cannot sign the petition. Once you leave the service you are but a normal civilian. He knew full well he was breaking the law albeit 20 years ago. I respect his service and I also respect the excuse he gave for having the weapon along with ammunition for it. But. It is still breaking the law and you are told about this when leaving the service after being on combat duties. Should he have been incarcerated? No I think that was a little harsh, I can only assume the judge wanted to set an example for others of us who has kept a trophy of war without it 1st being decommisioned. Can you imagine the outcry if this ex serviceman snapped and shot and killed a few people? Tough one I know.
