aidan95

Ah so it's more a "at their discretion" type thing as opposed to a fixed period?

Do you know how long I'd have to wait to apply again?

I've asked for a subject access request from hamshire constabulary, just awaiting their reply atm. If I'm honest I can see my first application being rejected on the grounds I've mentioned previously, I'm willing to appeal depending how much it costs, just need to know everything I possibly can beforehand to get the best idea of the outcome. If it is accepted then brilliant, but I'm not sure on how long my record would have to be "clean" for to be more likely of acceptance.

No worries man, like someone said earlier they are very busy, I can understand them not having the time but the person who got back to me made it out like it's something they don't do in general, which does suck but it is what it is

Literally 😅 I'd have thought that wanting an extra face to face chat regarding all the ins and outs to make sure nothing was overlooked would have indicated that I was keen

So the firearm licensing team got back to me, said they couldn't book an appointment or interview until after I apply and pass the first stage. Which is annoying but I guess if the £79.50 gets refunded if its unsuccessful I haven't got much to lose, I'll just ask for a copy of my record beforehand and put every single thing on there so nothings missed. Thank you all again for any advice ouve given it's appreciated

Oh do I need to send it to them from there then? I thought I had to have that done before filling in the application as I know some charge for it, just assumed I'd have to get them to do that before applying Tbh mate even trying to get a gp appointment is a nightmare here, not sure if it's the same across hampshire but my area is terrible. Would I be better off trying to email my gp directly? If that's even possible obviously

Yea I'll need to get hold of them for the proforma anyway, couldn't hurt to get their opinion before hand, could I do that by just booking an appointment with my gp? Thanks mate

Thanks guys you've been reasonably helpful, just gotta wait to see what the FEO says when I can speak to them.

That sounds about right actually, thank you that's probably what I meant

Story never changed Gordon, I elaborated a little bit more in the hope it would explain the situation better. As for blaming it on poor memory, without having every single detail on paper from a case that happened 6 years ago I'd challenge anybody to remember the exact process. I'm more than happy to share any information you wish if knowing the whole story will help you build a better idea of my chances on being accepted for an sgc, but the fact of the matter is I didn't go to court, I didn't go to jail, all I did was go to the interview to give a statement and admitted it straight away. I don't really see how any other information will change the outcome of those facts. Once my local FEO responds and I can have a chat with them, go through everything with more detail to make notes and get their professional advice I can update everything as needed, I'm just going on the limited information I have currently.

I do want to take up clay shooting seriously eventually, that's why I wanna get the sgc, so I can go to the range on my own or eventually gain permission to shoot on private land. None of my mates have got sgc's and even less actually go shooting/beating, I'd just like to take up clays as a bit of an outdoor hobby

Like I said not probation in the sense of being ordered to meet with a probation officer, i may be using the wrong term, basically I admitted it straight away so no need to go to court, just paid the fine but was given a 12 month "probationary period" that meant anything I got in trouble for in that 12 months would go straight to court as a criminal hearing. Hope this is a bit more accurately worded, it was a long time ago and I struggle to remember a lot of the details thrown around.

I'm not too worries about clay/cartridge cost as I can only use ones purchased at the range while there. As for the assault charge there was no sentance or court appearance, just a surcharge and 12 month probation period (as in just stay out of trouble for a year, not 12 months with a PO)

I've requested a meeting or call with the FAO and just waiting on a reply to organise it, just asking here aswell so I've got as much of an insight as I can first