Stuart2518

Picked up my New Beretta 692 Black Sporter 32" with adjustable comb yesterday and took her for a quick shoot of 400 haha. Well and truly happy right now. A nice late Christmas present

It came today saw just as she said. Perfect

Thanks. She did say it's 2 - 4 weeks at present.

So had my interview on the 29th December The FEO was very happy with everything and said there won't be a problem in getting my licence. She said she'll speak with my referee and she's done that already, so I was wondering how long it's taken for people to get their licence from having the interview (Essex). Cheers

Thanks, I'll have a butchers . Cheers

Nice thanks, it's a little nearer home as I've been shooting at (http://cambridgegunclub.co.uk/). It's really nice there lots of different stands. A little further to travel but I don't mind for the quality but I'll give Brentwood a goo in the new year. I live on Canvey Island (where the Mrs is from) but i'm from Tottenham and my business is there so travel back everyday.

Quick update... So, I sent a letter to my local MP explaining how unhappy I was with the wait and service. She sent a letter to Essex Police and had a promising response. Essex Police are now at a 27 week wait time but with around 33% of applications being processed within 90 days and they have not adjusted their standard letter for some stupid reason. I would recommend anyone else in Essex waiting for their Grant to write to their local MP as this may help them and all of us

Thanks. This may work but once I've got my SGC and shotgun

Cheers all for the info. At the moment I'll be going to Bury St Edmunds as I''ve got a pal there who shoots a lot so easy for me to join and get good practice. Just got a letter back from Essex Police to say they want to be honest and they are working on around 40 weeks but I have read on the below link to start sending letters etc. after 12 weeks? http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/uncategorized/shotgun-licence-delayed-dont-stand-for-it-15706 Has anyone actually done this and if so did it even help? I'm curious as it could potentially save 2/3's of the waiting time if it actually worked? Thanks again

Thanks again and fingers crossed I don't have to wait as long as they are state...

Thanks all and for the info also

Hi All, Just joined and finding a lot of interesting reads and tips on here, as I'm relatively new to shooting (on civilian street anyways). I've just applied for my SGC and understand Essex Police are one of the worst counties for issuing SGC's....... It looks like I'm in for a 40+ week wait... I wanted to know if there are any recommend places to shoot in Essex on a regular basis where I can start to get back into the swing of things again? It would need to be a place where a shotgun can be supplied of course. I have Googled a few places that look good but wanted to check with the experienced guys on here. Thanks in advance