He is welcomed by officials from the prefecture, who have temporarily taken up residence here. Until tomorrow, Thursday 5, “and perhaps also Friday”, adds Frédéric Carre, sub-prefect of Bergerac, to help weapon owners create their account on the Weapons Information System (SIA) .
A digital rack
Maurice Vigier has a small pouch with his identity documents and the possession documents for his three weapons: a rifle, a Verney-Carron rifle and an old Marlin Goose Gun: “I've had it for a very long time but I can't find it anymore the trace of its acquisition. So I took down his number. »
The official will create his account: “Do you have a phone where you receive emails? Do you remember your address, your password? » Maurice Vigier snaps: “It's all at home. My daughter takes care of it. » Proof of the interest of these days dedicated to a public not always familiar with digital technology.
As the procedure continues, the sub-prefect of Bergerac, responsible for this policy, explains: “The first step consists of creating an SIA account. Then, we can fill out the hunter's rack. » Namely the weapons he holds.
Also sports shooters
Created in 2022, this file is mandatory. Weapon owners are required to register before December 31. In Dordogne, 15,000 people have already taken the process, including 14,000 hunters. Hence the importance of the support of the Federation. “The balance is mainly made up of sports shooters,” specifies Frédéric Carre. In total, this currently represents 42,000 registered firearms.
