phaedra1106 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Brilliant :( Just rang Durham FLO again as no phone call from them as promised, according to them my doctors didn't get the request sent on the 27th and they have faxed it again today on a different number. I now have to wait another 2 weeks until they see if they get a reply and then it should be processed. So if it all goes to plan it will have taken over twice as long as I was told by the FEO, almost 3 months :( As I'm going to the USA at the end of the month I was hoping to take the rifle I want with me and spend some time at the range setting it up and testing various loads etc., no chance of that happening now as there's not enough time to get the paperwork sorted. If it's not sorted by the 28th I've asked them to hang on to the certificates as I don't want them sitting in the house while I'm away. My eldest son will be here but I'd rather have them in the gun or ammo safe and obviously he doesn't have access to those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Just called, my FEO is away on leave until the 24th! I was told to ring him after Easter, obviously it will be a while after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Just called, my FEO is away on leave until the 24th! I was told to ring him after Easter, obviously it will be a while after that. What a nightmare..... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacb259 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 well handed my app in on the 4th of april feo visit on 12th yesterday all went well should receive cert friday or early next week . well done manchester firearms unit well impressed and she didn't want hobnobs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Had my phone call this morning... Books an appointment for visit. 2 weeks away though due to bank hols and work :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 mine took nearly 4 months. Im in Gwent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo999123 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 sent my first sgc app 12/12/10 visit 30/12/10 recived cert 05/01/11 hertfordshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 (edited) Having had the visit for co terminous renewal and variation i wondered how long leicestershire police are taking now as they used to be very fast ,So i contacted my FEO and he said that all is well with my paperwork but it is now in the hands of the girls in the firearms dept to print it out sign and post but there is only one full timer and one part timer in the office . There used to be 5 full timers but now they have masses of backlogged certificates to finish off so it could be some weeks yet. :( :( :( :( :( Edited April 15, 2011 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster George Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 3 weeks start to end with Manchester top group of people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 SGC took about 3 weeks in FEB 2008 FAC also took about 3 weeks in Sept 2009 Both with Gwent Police. Just sent off for my variations, so see how long that takes to come back. Hopefully about the same time limit. Fingers crossed aye. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapperz1991 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) SGC sent monday 4th april, FEO rang monday 11th, visit wednesday 13th. SGC received monday 23rd may. Now what shotgun to get?! Edited May 23, 2011 by chapperz1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) Was at the doctors this morning so asked if they had sent off my medical info, said it went yesterday so hopefully the FLO will now get on with my application after waiting 10 weeks. Edited April 20, 2011 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacb259 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 11 days from start to finish top marks to greater manchester fire arms unit :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgel Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 SGC Grant, Cheshire. They received app on 25th Feb. Visit 22nd March. Confirmed there were no issues and that checks had come back fine. Called today, 21st April, told still not processed and could be another month. Grr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 SGC First Application. Posted by hand – 25th February 2011 email confirmation they had it 1st March FEO Visited – Received – Sent a polite email asking if everything was OK over the weekend, as yet no reply! Called the FEO's office today! He has just returned from a 2 week holiday and has a very large backlog, and renewals are taking priority. On the plus side everything looks in order apparently! I just have to wait until my app reaches the top of the pile. Hopefully it will be within another 8 weeks in time for the summer hols! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Called the FEO's office today! He has just returned from a 2 week holiday and has a very large backlog, and renewals are taking priority. On the plus side everything looks in order apparently! I just have to wait until my app reaches the top of the pile. Hopefully it will be within another 8 weeks in time for the summer hols! What a 'mare you are having getting this through..... I think I would have ripped my remaining strands of hair out if I had to wait this long! Hope you get to the top real quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I hear West mercia are back up to speed, a couple of friends up to four months and waiting! They do have a long way to go to top my 14 months though! :o atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Normally when I get into something new I am like a dog with two playthings! But from the start I have been quite relaxed about it all as there is a chance it may not be granted. The annoying thing is I have the possible loan of about 6 guns if and when it does arrive! And although I would like to get out more I feel a bit of a sponger just using others peoples kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 North Yorks SGC took ages more than three months if i recall from start to finish as apparantly i got the worst time to apply because they were doing all the renewals however it took about a week and a half from the first visit then the next week she came and checked my cabinate and theen granted the cert really cannot fault them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) At Last Got a couple of phone calls this morning asking if the .44 Magnum Long Barreled Revolver was a muzzle loader(?) and then another call asking if it was a pistol or revolver!. Picked up my tickets this afternoon and there's a mistake on the FAC, they have the .44 rifle down as "lever action" when I mentioned it she said "isn't that all they come in?" :( Will take it back to be altered before I go on my hols on Friday, that way I won't miss the 2 weeks it takes to get the variation sorted. Also going to ask them why I didn't get the 1200/1000 I asked for on the 22 rimfire (gave me 600/500), as both my son and myself will be using it every week 500rnds will only last about 3 weeks. Other than that, went to the gun club and picked up my first new toys a Steyr SSG-04 in .308 and a GSG-5 SD Titanium edition .22. Then bought powders and primers and now I'm ready to start loading ammo Edited April 26, 2011 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 SGC Application in 1st week of February 2011 STILL waiting now on April 2nd SO, 2 months and not even a home visit. The only way is Essex.... Waheyyyy happy days at long last, Phoned up this morning to have a moan, was told they were in the post Both Certificates arrived 2.30pm this afternoon in the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Got my letter today confirming I'm allowed a SGC, pending cabinet install. Got a mate and a drill coming tomorrow to help with that after buying from local store today (cheaper on the net but fishing/gun shop that I believe deserves to be in the street and helped me on gun fit last week). I'll be calling the FAO first thing Monday to get booked in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 SGC First Application. Posted by hand – 25th February 2011 email confirmation they had it 1st March FEO Visited – Received – Sent a polite email asking if everything was OK over the weekend, as yet no reply! OK I am now getting a bit irked! Still no contact at all! I will give it a week and ring again :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanH Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) SGC Grant Applied: 17/01/11 FLO visit:04/04/11 Arrived:07/05/11 Gloucestershire Edited May 9, 2011 by DuncanH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyB Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 SGC Grant Applied:1 Feb 11 FEO visit:23 Mar 11 Arrived:16 Apr 11 South Yorkshire Police FEO mentioned that durations are expected to get longer for new applications as they (and their admin dept) are on shorter hours with limited/no overtime and renewals/variations generally take priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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