nate78 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 hi all, ive sent off for my licence but havnt heard anything back, but to be honest wasnt expecting to hear anything quite this soon as its only been about 3 weeks, the police have however cashed the cheque, does this mean that i will be getting my licence soon or do the police cash the cheque then refund if necessary, thank you, (its the west mercia police force, if that matters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hi police cashing the cheque is a good sign, but it can still be weeks before they contact you for interview, sit tight and wait for the phonecall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Phone them, plead ignorance and ask what the process is? I did - got a phone call that afternoon to then set the interview up. Suspect it made them pull it to the top of the pile? Could just be co-incidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate78 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 thanks guys, i will just wait fo rthem to contact me, im in no rush as im still saving for a gun.just wanted to see if them cashing the cheque was a good sign, thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trentotter Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Phone them, plead ignorance and ask what the process is? I did - got a phone call that afternoon to then set the interview up. Suspect it made them pull it to the top of the pile? Could just be co-incidence. i phoned the fao after only a week and just asked if they had the right phone no for me,they rang back that day and give me a day when they were coming out the next week.i had my ticket 2 week later,4 week in total!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Yes, a friendly little call can appear to make all the difference Just ask them very politely as to how long things normally take. It's normal for cheques to be cashed virtually immediately, and I don't think this has any bearing on certs being issued or not. It's just normal practice to bank the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trash Man Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 My whole process also took around the 4 week mark from posting the application to receiving my SGC. I guess some areas are busier than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) i phoned the fao after only a week and just asked if they had the right phone no for me,they rang back that day and give me a day when they were coming out the next week.i had my ticket 2 week later,4 week in total!! My whole process also took around the 4 week mark from posting the application to receiving my SGC. I guess some areas are busier than others. I hate you both! Application went in 12 weeks ago. Cheque cashed 9 weeks ago. Visit 5 weeks ago. Walk around additional permission (main one previously cleared) 3 weeks ago. Edited August 7, 2011 by Alpha Mule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Monkey Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 My cheque was cashed the day after it was received, 4.5 weeks to interview and a further 1.5 weeks to recieve SGC, 6 weeks in total. Not too bad considering that my fao said that they're in the middle of their busiest period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Currently waiting 3 months! Cheque cashed aswell, every time I call I get a different excuse they can't tell me if they have assigned an officer or anything. South staffs branch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Any one no about the wait at Lincoln firearms ? Rekon I'm in for a long wait. But oh well can't sleep as I'm all excited. Even if its a few more weeks I don't mind worth it in the end . Hopefully fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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