elmar fudd Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 my sgc expires on the 1st april next year and i was wondering when i need to send off my renewal? i havent a clue of any current turnaround times im in staffordshire, when would you send it off? thanks fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'd suggest calling and asking them directly what their turnaround time is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunFire Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 It took 4 months for my initial cert to come through which I received a few months ago. I am also in Staffordshire. I heard that waiting times were now around 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Most send the forms out 3 months before expiry, if you don't receive them in that time frame just download some and get them filled in and back to them. 2-3 months is perfectly acceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Northants are currently quoting a 10 week turnaround and send a reminder out 3 months before expiry (my renewal should be here by Friday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) They should send you the renewal forms. Hants send theirs out 10 weeks prior to your ticket expiring. Problem is, there is currently a 6 month turn around !!!! Edited September 26, 2012 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumbrian top shot Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 You will get a reminder sent nearer the time with the renewal forms, but you'll only get one reminder, they will roughly say what turn around time is and prob issue you with a temp cert to buy cart's etc and to possess shotguns, I would just forget about renewing it until your forms arrive reminding you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 can't say I've heard of any offering to give a temporary cert they positively hate it, seems it involves nearly as much work as a renewal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumbrian top shot Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I have had them several times over the years, It might be different in other counties but here in cumbria whenever I have asked for one they have obliged every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 can't say I've heard of any offering to give a temporary cert they positively hate it, seems it involves nearly as much work as a renewal Same here, you won't get one unless you kick up a stink.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I've just done my SGC renewal with Staffs, they sent the forms out about 12 weeks before my certificate was due to expire, my new certificate landed on my mat the day before my old one expired. Speaking to them in the office, providing you are prompt returning the paperwork once they have sent it out to you, they will have you new certificate with you a few days before your old one expires. Very happy with their service - my last variation took 3 days from posting to being back on the mat. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmar fudd Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 thanks alot everyone i'll leave it until i get my reminder fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) The way Northumbria have been doing it lately is Send you a reminder saying turn around time is 10 weeks, Providing you have your paperwork in BEFORE the 10 weeks start you will be ok, however if you leave it until after 10 weeks then if your cert runs out then you have to hand your guns in to be looked after either by a firearms dealer or a friend who is willing. Now here is the daft bit, I have done this twice for friends, both times I have rang the firearms dept asking if they should be on my certificate, both times (2 different Feo's) have said no, its ok to have them whilst their certificate is being renewed in my possession without them being on my cert. I have sent emails to them pointing out what is going on and referring them to the phonecalls I made and the name of those involved and up to now never had a problem Edited September 26, 2012 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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