big bad lindz Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 So that's the new SGC renewal process (in Scotland) begun for me. I received the forms and dually read over them a couple of times before starting to fill in. I was surprised that I have only 14 days to fill the forms in from date of receipt, even more surprising is that I do not have to send it to Police Scotland, it will be collected by the visiting officer when he comes to check me out, although I did have to send them the cheque for £49 which has been received but not cashed. So I am now waiting for them to contact me regarding a visit. As I work offshore it may be a bit difficult to arrange around my rota but my good lady wife knows what my rota is and if I get a call when I am away she is going to arrange a suitable date for a visit, I hope. The forms are a bit different from the past and I think easer to fill in. Only one referee required for a SGC, a few more medical questions with the usual section for GP questions and authorisation for medical records to be accessed. The form makes reference to any previous convictions written warnings etc with dates. As I had 3 penalty points some time way back in the nineties and cant remember the dates I contacted Northern Division Fire Arms Office and was told that as long as I mention that I have had these points they will be able to find them on record. I really cant see why in todays age of electronic records that all this information which is already on record cannot just be updated. I understand of course that things can and will change in 5 years but cant see the point of reinventing the wheel again. Anyway I will see how long the process takes and keep everyone updated. BBL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) I sent my sgc/fac forms off for renewel on the 23rd Sept. Had the Feo round on the 26th Oct. and said i will have it all back by Dec 12th when they both run out. Fingers crossed. Im with the Met. Edited October 27, 2015 by samboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 avon somerset is good, i all ways had mine back with in 6 weeks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 call from FLO early sept to say due early Nov..no need for vist as seen in 13...papers sent out..sent back last week as forgot....new cert 6 days later.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Northumbria won't visit between the ages of 21-65 unless a first certificate or first renewal, (Shotgun, not sure about FAC) All done by phone, Had my phonecall last week, Should be here soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Northumbria won't visit between the ages of 21-65 unless a first certificate or first renewal, (Shotgun, not sure about FAC) All done by phone, Had my phonecall last week, Should be here soon Arrived today.... They must have been busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klatuveradanikto Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Five years ago first time applicant in Cheshire 14 days from application to certificate through the letter box.Renewal in April 6 weeks and was beginning to worry certificate dropped through the letter box on the day of renewal, my guess is it's a sign of police cuts and police staff shortages, (i should know i'm one of them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Update, Just over 3 weeks and I received a call tonight in order to arrange a visit. Arranged for next Monday so I will see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nighteye Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 There is a lady in my firearms club who (I believe) holds the record for turnaround in Scotland , 10 days from start to finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I sent my sgc/fac forms off for renewel on the 23rd Sept. Had the Feo round on the 26th Oct. and said i will have it all back by Dec 12th when they both run out. Fingers crossed. Im with the Met. Fac/Sgc arived on Nov 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Well I had my visit on Monday night and it all went well. The PC was well on the ball. Not long after his visit I was on the phone to my friend who was my referee (his mobile) and while on the phone to him his land line went and it was the FEO contacting him. When he was in we got chatting about his feelings on the air rifle laws coming into force next year and he said that the SNP government don't have a clue. All they are concerned about was the fact that the bill was passed and have said to the powers that be in Police Scotland make it happen no matter what. He was telling me that there currently 7 officers that deal with firearm certificates & licences in the Northern Division full time and that very soon this is going to be handed over to 2 civilian clerks to cover the whole area. and guess what he has to train them. Its not going to work. I don't intend to apply for a fire arms licence for my air rifle so I wont be keeping my air rifle Anyway I hope to have my renewal through soon and go through the process again in 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Well I had my visit on Monday night and it all went well. The PC was well on the ball. Not long after his visit I was on the phone to my friend who was my referee (his mobile) and while on the phone to him his land line went and it was the FEO contacting him. When he was in we got chatting about his feelings on the air rifle laws coming into force next year and he said that the SNP government don't have a clue. All they are concerned about was the fact that the bill was passed and have said to the powers that be in Police Scotland make it happen no matter what. He was telling me that there currently 7 officers that deal with firearm certificates & licences in the Northern Division full time and that very soon this is going to be handed over to 2 civilian clerks to cover the whole area. and guess what he has to train them. Its not going to work. I don't intend to apply for a fire arms licence for my air rifle so I wont be keeping my air rifle Anyway I hope to have my renewal through soon and go through the process again in 5 years I seem to have missed the air rifle/fac thing. Is this only in Scotland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AULD YIN Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) I seem to have missed the air rifle/fac thing. Is this only in Scotland? yes,and as far as i am aware the polis /civi polis workers have not got any idea how its going to work,not enough staff for a kick off,nor could they tell me all the criteria we need to own one. johnnie Edited November 19, 2015 by AULD YIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I sent my sgc/fac forms off for renewel on the 23rd Sept. Had the Feo round on the 26th Oct. and said i will have it all back by Dec 12th when they both run out. Fingers crossed. Im with the Met. Mine turned up on the 12th Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Northants about 5 months at present. I had an FEO call recently about a guy whose application I referenced in mid summer. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Well that's my certificate received not to bad really only 48 days so that's it for another 5 years. Busy times ahead for the Fire Arms inspection department in Police Scotland so I am glad its all sorted. Don't know what I am going to do with my air rifle yet, I think I may just hand it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenduri Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Well that's my certificate received not to bad really only 48 days so that's it for another 5 years. Busy times ahead for the Fire Arms inspection department in Police Scotland so I am glad its all sorted. Don't know what I am going to do with my air rifle yet, I think I may just hand it in. Whatever you do dont scrap it if its something like an older BSA etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejjman Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Lucky for you lot. Applied April 4th, Interview October 6th and heard nothing since. Must be the region, as the FEO did say they had just 2 officers covering Tayside, Angus and Perthshire. Edited December 15, 2015 by thejjman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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