washerboy Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Been a month since I paid for sgc , havnt had any contact with south Yorkshire police since they sent payment receipt back. Do I just sit and await a phone call or can I ring anybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield shooter Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 A month is nothing mate, just sit tight, I know that's easier said than done lol I was the same but I was 10 week from sending in the forms and payment to getting a call, just use the time to make sure your cabinet is fitted etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Wasn't going to fit one until I got an interview date?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solz Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 mine was around the 10 month mark for gloucetser, just got to sit and wait, a few calls and emails never hurts (just dont go ott on them ) ATB solz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Ouch..my mates was a month from start to finish but that was 6 yrs ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxtond Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Depends on force. herts took 3 weeks from application to grant of FAC/SGC but have herd stories of grants taking near to a year in some cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Wasn't going to fit one until I got an interview date?.. Depends on the area some want the cabinate fitted before they visit you to do the interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) South wales took 2weeks from posting to ticket in hand for my sgc! And 8 weeks for my FAC but land was already cleared as that sped things up. Id give them a ring and say you was just wondering which part of the process your application was at? Usually youll recieve a call within 6weeks after your application has been processed to arrange an interview ( formal chat ) with your FEO. He or she will go through your application etc going through basic gun safety e.g. Never carry your gun loaded in a slip, always treat it as if its loaded, never point your gun in a unsafe direction etc just basically making sure your not a lunatic then he or she may ask to see your safe ( if youve fitted it ) if you have then it will speed things up as it will save the revist to recheck its secure etc if he or she is happy with it. DO NOT TELL HIM OR HER WHERE YOUR KEYS ARE or ANYONE and let him to nw the fact that only you have access to your keys at all times. Hopethis helps Youll be fine All the best Lewis Edited December 29, 2012 by lewis2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Good idea, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunneravi Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 2 1/2 months start to finish for sgc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 interview tomorrow,5 weeks after applying,well done northumbria police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerboi Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 hi all fairly new to shooting have sent off my aplication for sgc and was just wondering about what sort of things the firearms officer will ask and want to know when he comes for a interview ive got my cabinet installed and just would like to know of any common questions just bit unsure thanks muchley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 12 weeks with south yorks they had my fac in for variation now nearly 2 months so get to back of Que lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveg01 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 mine was about 6 weeks with Humberside Police. I know some forces take upto 6 months!!!! I would be tempted to give them a call to make general enquires and to see if you need to do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just rang sheffield, and was told my request is with a firearms officer and should get a phone call soon about my home visit.. So when I've stopped grinning I will order a gun cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Get cabinet fitted before visit will save time unless you have any convictions and are worried about not getting it granted if you got no previous get cabinet as you won't get a refusal as long as you are seen to be a normal law abiding citizen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 i have been mulling over a brattonsound t3 or t5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Get the biggest you can afford..it's easy to get carried away buying guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 hi all fairly new to shooting have sent off my aplication for sgc and was just wondering about what sort of things the firearms officer will ask and want to know when he comes for a interview ive got my cabinet installed and just would like to know of any common questions just bit unsure thanks muchley See post number 8 above - will give you the info you need to know. It's not so much a strict Q&A session, it's more for them to get a feel for you, your attitude and the way you conduct yourself. Just relax, make sure you have good biscuits to go with the pot of tea you'll make for them and you're off to a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Got the Call, Home visit this Week..Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Had Home visit....oh yes. Just await my sgc.. 4 wks he says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 cabinet arrived........without fixing kit but bonus as my invoice was cheaper then i paid on line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlincs Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Mine took 6 months lol. Edited January 9, 2013 by eastlincs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Ouch...have you Seen a grown man cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) How long do these home visits take? Edited January 9, 2013 by aris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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