wildone Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Aup guys Just about to send of for my SGC , just wondering how i should prepare myself for the inspection and what sort of questions they will ask...... Any help will be great ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Welcome to PW. It seems that most of the visit is to confirm the information you have put on the form and deal with any "issues" this raises. Offer of a cup of tea goes down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 They will come and inspect your cabinet if it's fitted, talk about gun safety rar rar rar and that is about it!! it's really nothing to worry about. If you are getting your cabinet before the visit I'd get a 5 gun plus which will except rifles too as it's the way most people go good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 They will come and inspect your cabinet if it's fitted, talk about gun safety rar rar rar and that is about it!! it's really nothing to worry about. If you are getting your cabinet before the visit I'd get a 5 gun plus which will except rifles too as it's the way most people go good luck The advice by sharpshooter is good, get a 5 gun deep cabinate as you might soon need it, getting a deep and a 5 gun one is ideal future proofing as who knows you may end up getting a air riffle at the least. If not the deep cabinate allows you to lock up some of your cartridges, the Brattonsound RL5+ is a good starting point. The interview is very relaxed and as said its to talk about gun safety, will probally ask whare you intend shooting and what you want to shoot. They will check the gabinate out if fitted or if not the best place to put it, which can vary house to house and area you are in. If they spot a security problem with the house like poor door security they will advise on how to improve it(not sure if its a requirement to do before the licence is granted). If you have declared things on your form like medical history they could go over that with you, just to make sure they are happy with you. As said tea and biscuits go down a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Good advice re the size of the cabinet , may ask basic safety questions to check your knowledge , for instance extreme range of pellets from shotgun and proving weapons safe afore passing them to someone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildone Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 cheers guys i have a 5 gun deep cabinet already for future investments will keep you posted on how it goes thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.McGill Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Cup of tea would go down a treat, though when I had my interview, she seemed to have quite a hectic schedule the whole thing was over in about 5 minutes! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Angryhan I hope your still talking about the interview, if not that's very quick Edited April 2, 2012 by Sharpshooter.123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hahaha, it was all very professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfolio Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I have to echo the previous comments. It's all over before you know it. A cuppa and biccies always go down well. They'll run through your responses on the application form. They'll generally ask you about gun safety, shooting experience and, whether you are a member of any shooting clubs. More often than not they'll ask about who lives with you and, who has keys to the house. During my interview, I showed the FEO around the house and pointed out deadbolts, window locks, alarm sensors, etc. When he asked me about the gun cabinet, I had to point out that he was stood just two feet away from it. Once all the ticks were in the relevent boxes, he chatted for a couple of mins whilst he finished his cuppa. After giving me his phone number he went on his way. When the FEO called my referee, he just asked whether he'd signed the form of his own free will and asked him to reconfirm his contact details and the length of time that he'd known me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-oXo- Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Put the kettle on and stock up on biscuits, other than that just answer the couple of questions he asks sensibelly and it is over. No biggie. Everyone has the right to own a shotgun. Good luck Edited April 4, 2012 by -oXo- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildone Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 haha cheers lads all i can say is thanks for the advice has put me mind at rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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