Apparently this is supported by Paul Barford, the metal detector hating armchair warrior who wants us all wiped of the face of the earth, or as heavily controlled as possible ! The NCMD have put out a revised statement yesterday to say they do NOT endorse this, and I can see why, if this organization gets accredited and we all have to go through their training program to get a license to detect, not only paying for the training but a yearly membership to keep your license valid, then who sets their fees ? Will it be a nominal amount, not bloody likely, what other "conditions" will we have to abide by to stay within the parameters of the license ? Will we only be able to detect on our own permissions, will the land owner only be allowed license holders to detect on his land or forgo any financial help ? There is a lot unknowns about this very new "organization" and who is behind it, what is it's ultimate goal ? Who is financing the start up, is this a covert government/establishment ( read archeologist ) backed, funded organization to finally put an end to our hobby ? I smell a rat, a bloody big one with even bigger boots on that will walk in, take over and destroy metal detecting in England forever !!! (ps. be careful what you wish for)