Daks Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Just applied for my shotgun certificate... Was honest and straight with my application, I have a speeding offence - 3 points and an underactive thyroid gland, I shouldn't think the medical condition would effect my application, at least I hope it wont, anyways I'll be sure and keep you all posted on the outcome. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Cant see you having a problem, hope it all goes well for you. The wait is the hard bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peskyfoxs Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 i have an overactive thyroid and it caused no problems for shotgun & Fac so don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robl Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I'm sure you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Just applied for my shotgun certificate... Was honest and straight with my application, I have a speeding offence - 3 points and an underactive thyroid gland, I shouldn't think the medical condition would effect my application, at least I hope it wont, anyways I'll be sure and keep you all posted on the outcome. Peace. The only time I have seen someone in trouble for past offences was when they failed to declare an assault (on a police officer) that had happened about 15 years before. AFAIK, the prosecution for a false declaration is still ongoing. Another person I know had a GBH at the age of 19. Has kept on the straight and narrow since then, and recently got his first FAC (age 30) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Encouraging feedback, thanks for the well-wishing Gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Its the wait that is now the hard part, i'm waiting for my shotgun licence to land, the wait is almost killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangon Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Im sure you will get it. I have points on my license, got my FAC no bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Ok so I have my interview tomorrow at 10 am - when I spoke to the guy at met firearms he said he would also like a signed testimonial letter from somone I have shot with which i have ready. How long can I expect it to take if approved before my cert arrives, it would make a super xmas pressie. Cheers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Ok so I have my interview tomorrow at 10 am - when I spoke to the guy at met firearms he said he would also like a signed testimonial letter from somone I have shot with which i have ready. How long can I expect it to take if approved before my cert arrives, it would make a super xmas pressie. Cheers... You will be fine, but there is absolutely no need for you to produce a testimonial from another shooter when you apply for a shotgun certificate. Edited November 27, 2012 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Had my interview today, it went well the guy was very down to earth and seemed comfortable with me, he was here for about half hour and had a cup of tea. He said he didn't see a problem and that I could expect my cert in a cpl of weeks. He was happy with my cabinet but suggested I mastic around the outside of it, as for the testimonial letter I produced it because he requested one, but it wasn't a problem for me. I'll keep you posted and let you all know when and if it arrives, Cheers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Fantastic news mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Nice one mate well done, time to get shopping now. Enjoy yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Had my interview today, it went well the guy was very down to earth and seemed comfortable with me, he was here for about half hour and had a cup of tea. He said he didn't see a problem and that I could expect my cert in a cpl of weeks. He was happy with my cabinet but suggested I mastic around the outside of it, as for the testimonial letter I produced it because he requested one, but it wasn't a problem for me. I'll keep you posted and let you all know when and if it arrives, Cheers... Ok, looks like things are going ok, but what is that about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Ok, looks like things are going ok, but what is that about? When I called him to arrange the visit he requested I produce a testimonial letter from someone who I had been on a shoot with, I got the impression it was standard proceedure or maybe just a personal extra he wanted to see. Either way I didn't question it I just produced what he requested, as such it seems thing are moving in the right direction. Cheers fellas, can't wait to get out there and enjoy the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Not having a pop at you anyway at all Danks, but it's another FLO making his own rules up on new applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Not having a pop at you anyway at all Danks, but it's another FLO making his own rules up on new applications. I understand, as I'm new it wasn't until posting here I realised this is in fact a personal rule or on the spot request from the FLO as you said. Either way I complied and by the looks of it should be issued with my cert shortly, which I'm looking forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Well done pal,hope the cert arrives soon and you can treat yourself to a early Xmas present. We had our interview on Monday and it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 So my certificate arrived, opened it like a child with a big smile..... until I looked a little closer and saw that my name was spelt incorrectly! It's on its way back to the Met now, gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Gutted for you, hopefully thay will be able to turn it around quickley. With all the id checks how did they get your name wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 No Idea, I called them and they said it was an administration error, from what I understand the checks were all made under my correct name, just the print on the cert was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Going shotgun shopping very soon then... What are you going to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I sure am, can't wait! Not sure yet only have about a monkey to spend, I was thinking maybe a bettinsoli or a rizzini, I don't mount well with beretta for some reason. Thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikaveli Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 So my certificate arrived, opened it like a child with a big smile..... until I looked a little closer and saw that my name was spelt incorrectly! It's on its way back to the Met now, gutted. It won't take long for that to be sorted. Congrats on the grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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