Daz1986 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 hello there guys and girls you will have heard this millions of times but i am just filling my application form for a shot gum and am wanting to get a little more int on a few bits: what happens after i send it to the police. what i need in my home. how long it takes ( as i work away so will i be needed) thans for the help guys and very sorry if this has all been asked before. regards Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inca Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 send it in the post, yoru cheque will be cashed strait away.. FAO will ring you to arrange a interview.. this all comes down to how busy they are could be weeks a months.. accept the date provided to speed things up a little.. id advise having a cabinet fitted for when he comes and this will also speed up the process.. if hes happy could be 2 weeks or so for paperwork to arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonclay Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 The feo will be in touch to arrange interview Timescale varies from area to area , weeks months or longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz1986 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Guys many thanks. Will hope to have something sorted soon then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 hello there i am just filling my application form for a shot gum things may get a little sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Also if you are away from home a lot worth including your mobile phone number and ask if they can use that as the prefered contact number. I hardly ever use my land line number as use mobile number for every thing. If your funds stretch to it don't buy a 2 / 3 gun cabinate go for one like a 5 gun capacity and even better a deep one for future proofing if you go down the air rifle or FAC rifle at a later date. I always said I would only have 1 shotgun, which did not last long before another joined it. Declare any history like driving offences or medical conditions past or present, if not sure of anything just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I just had my interview, it took about 2 months. Make sure your cabinet is fitted and bolted to a load bearing wall ready for inspection, and make sure you declare any offences no matter how long ago they may have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Daz, What has been said so far is exactly right. The time frame does vary from area to area. If you are away use your mobile as the primary contact number. To answer one question you asked - YES you will need to be there because the FEO will not only be checking the security of the gun cabinet but your attitude and awareness of what you are asking for and you intended use. They will also ask you basic safety related questions. Nothing is difficult, just be honest and complete on your application form and be honest and enthusiastic during the home visit. Typically it is about 2 weeks after the visit that the SGC will be issued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz1986 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Many thanks fellas. One more thing to pester you with!! Where would be the best place to fit my safe in a small bungalow?? And is there any rules where it can and cannot be?? Sorry about this guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 things may get a little sticky Lmao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Many thanks fellas. One more thing to pester you with!! Where would be the best place to fit my safe in a small bungalow?? And is there any rules where it can and cannot be?? Sorry about this guys. It should be "fixed to the fabric of the building", and be "out of site to casual visitors" so not visible from ground floor window (but can be in a cupboard etc so not directly visible). Not visible to anyone that knocks the door, comes to read gas meter etc. Have seen them in all sorts of places in a cupboard or wardrobe bolted to a solid wall or joist is good. Have a read: http://www.homeoffic...pdf?view=Binary • For preference it should be in a room or area that does not have direct access to the outside of a building. • It should not be in a garage, shed or other outside building, except in certain circumstances. • When considering large or heavy gun cabinets, you should consider the load bearing strength of your floors. • Wherever possible, it should be fixed to a wall that is built from bricks or concrete blocks or to the floor. • The container should be out of sight (unless the firearm is held for display purposes). If it is in a corner, it is more difficult for a thief to attack it. • You should avoid fixing the container near any heat source. Edited December 2, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Many thanks fellas. One more thing to pester you with!! Where would be the best place to fit my safe in a small bungalow?? And is there any rules where it can and cannot be?? Sorry about this guys. Just not upstairs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz1986 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 So to sum up, in a spare bedroom drilled to a main wall within a wardrobe would suite the police ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 So to sum up, in a spare bedroom drilled to a main wall within a wardrobe would suite the police ?? Ideal place for it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz1986 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 things may get a little sticky Joys of modern technology. They always now best lol ( bloody iPads ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Joys of modern technology. They always now best lol ( bloody iPads ) Yeah, mine always thinks it knows what I meant to say too! I'm fat poo complicated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz1986 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) well though i should put and update!!! wife called the local police today to check on any progress with my cert ( AS I AM IN THE MIDDLE EAST) to find out it has been granted. all been well i should have the cert by the time i get home on the 23rd feb.... Edited January 30, 2013 by Daz1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peskyfoxs Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Congrats and welcome to the sport! As said before get a 5 gun cabinate, worst thing i ever did was get a small cabinate.. and i didnt buy 2nd hand.. wasted a lot of money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Congrats...mine has been granted 3 wks next monday..fed up waiting. Bought a gunbag, cartridge box even paid for a gun with a rfd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Nice one, I didn't realise it was an older thread. I would have said buy a much bigger cabinet than you think you will need, even if you don't fill it to capacity you'll have room without clattering your guns and scopes together every time you take them in and out :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Told mine was printed wednesday...so why isnt it here today. Wanted to pick my gun up this wkend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 As an afterthought,does the fao ring the person you have as your countersigner? Because my sgc has been printed but my mate hasnt had a call yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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