Davidbj123 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 For my application to be accepted do I have to know him or her for 2 years? Or can I just go to a random bank officer say at nationwide and ask them to sign it for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Your counter signatory "Must have known you personally for a minimum of 2 years" far more important they know you than their job title. PS its a certificate (like wot u got for swimmin at skool) PPS try asking here: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/forum/32-general-shooting-matters/ Edited March 27, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm struggling to find someone to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) I'm struggling to find someone to do it! Who do you know that has known you for 2 years + and isn't a member of your family. (Helps if they are not an anti) forget the lawyer, doctor, bit just someone who is law abiding of good character and has known you PERSONALLY for 2 years minimum (longer the bettter) so someone you worked with for 10 years but left 3 years ago and you still see from time to time are fine.Lcoal publican if you visit a regular, boss/colleague, mate from football kids BFF parents, friend from school......Ex? PS Cellmates aren't usually the best option PPS cant be anyone you pay an RFD or serving police officer IIRC http://www.westmercia.police.uk/application-forms/who-can-be-a-countersignatory.html Edited March 27, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm only 19 so don't really know that many people ! I'm sure I will think off someone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm only 19 so don't really know that many people ! I'm sure I will think off someone! Former teacher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Teacher from school is a good one, football coach, friends parents also if you are young (a mates dad signed mine in fact) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) when i was 18 i asked my neighbour who was a business man Edited March 27, 2013 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Family friend, Your uncle bob who only visits when your dad is out if town on business ( not if he is a real uncle of course ) Edited March 27, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Ok I will ask around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Somebody that knows you from the shooting field, gamekeeper farmer etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 oh right okk mate cheer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Is this for an FAC or SGC. I'm assuming the latter as you need 2 for the former. Who can act as a countersignatory is more restricted for a SGC as they have to fall into a particular class of people (professionals or similar) but can be essentially anyone for an FAC. The problem is that many departments vary the rules without telling anyone. On my last renewal (2010) the guy I used did both. They wouldn't accept him for the SGC but did for the FAC even though they had no problems with him five years previously. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 It's for a SGC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Could someone from the council sign it! My mates mum is a representive of the village I used to live in do you reckon it would be ok for them to sign it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 if you know anyone with a SGC they will do, i was told bymy fire arms officer i can countersign now i have a sgc.(if i have known them 2 yrs or more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Only know family who have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Could someone from the council sign it! My mates mum is a representive of the village I used to live in do you reckon it would be ok for them to sign it? Yes, I think so. As long as they have known you for two years. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Brilliant yeah they've known me about 8 years so cheers for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atf Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Family friend, Your uncle bob who only visits when your dad is out if town on business ( not if he is a real uncle of course ) Quality!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Could someone from the council sign it! My mates mum is a representive of the village I used to live in do you reckon it would be ok for them to sign it? Local councillor is ideal, knew you would know someone, be helpful and print out the guidance for her to read when you ask her to sign it and the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The guidance is on the application so I will get her to read them first just so she know ! Thanks for your help mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Could someone from the council sign it! My mates mum is a representive of the village I used to live in do you reckon it would be ok for them to sign it? perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Brilliant popping round there today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwins Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I had the same problem, finding someone the police would accept. I had previously held both a SGC and Firearms licence but had let them go. In the end i asked my consultant as i have m.s. She was actually the best choice as apart from being qualified, the police could not use my m.s. as an excuse to refuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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