La conviction for criminal offenses has represented and still represents a problem of difficult solution as far as it concerns the world of hunting. The Trentino hunters in this situation, however, may have more glimpses from now on. An amendment to the law governing the renewal of licenses for the carrying of firearms, much awaited in Trentino.
The local hunters association had asked for it in a loud voice and several amendments and bills characterized the long and tiring process. Finally there was publication in the Official Gazette and in a few days the actual effectiveness. It is precisely in Trentino that a practice has been consolidated according to which the Police Headquarters can prevent the renewal of the hunting license, taking its cue from an opinion of the Council of State and a circular from the Department of Public Security.
In many cases there was a no despite the previous green light and the detail of the period in which the crime was committed. Several hunters have not renovated due to facts dating back 30-40 years, without forgetting the rehabilitation which has often not been adequately evaluated. The same situation occurred in other Italian regions. The legislative change will make the text less arbitrary without affecting the rigidity of controls.