Animal Mother Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 They've had it a couple of weeks (new issue, not renewal). I'm just wondering how long it's likely to take from other people's experience. I've had email confirmation that they have it and it will be "dealt with accordingly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Last year we applied for SWMBO's SGC in late March/early April, IIRC it was early August when issued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Last year we applied for SWMBO's SGC in late March/early April, IIRC it was early August when issued That's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Mine took nearly 2 months mate. But that included the Christmas holidays as well so not too bad. Nothing worse than the waiting game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 That's ridiculous. Yup. Possibly they were short-staffed at the time, who knows. Assume 5 months though. That way you might be pleasantly surprised, and aren't likely to be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad24 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 i put my first fac application in start of feb and had it end of march. i know its not a renewal but surely it cant take longer than a first application? it was with north wales police. Prestatyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I was told by the firearms registry that it could be up to 10 weeks. They gave the impression that this was the outside length of wait. I'll update when I hear something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claycrasher Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm into my eleventh week of waiting, with the prospect of a six month wait I'm told so the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm into my eleventh week of waiting, with the prospect of a six month wait I'm told so the best of luck. Is that with North Wales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claycrasher Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Is that with North Wales? Sorry no, should have said, West Mids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy264 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm on Anglesey. Put my application in in Dec last year and got my certificate in march Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Think my sgc took about a month but I have since had a variation to my fac that took over 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister22 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 12 weeks and waiting not good service from north wales police service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Took me six months plus for my first application 12 years ago, first renewal was less than 3 months, my last renewal (2 years ago) took well over 6 months. I wasn't licensed for 2 months ( my gun's in someone else's care). This was with North Wales. Be patient and happy shooting when it comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footu Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Sgc was a month for me last year fac took 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Sgc was a month for me last year fac took 4. With N. Wales? If so, the inconsistency is ridiculous. 12 weeks and waiting not good service from north wales police service Have they visited yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 This is useful. http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/homefeature/531609/Shotgun_licence_delayed_Don039t_stand_for_it.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Still nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 No harm in giving them a ring, I had to call in the end and they were quite helpful. Never seem to answer emails though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 No harm in giving them a ring, I had to call in the end and they were quite helpful. Never seem to answer emails though. I emailed them last week due to a slight addition of details. I got a response. I'm just impatient I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Certificate arrived today. That's about 8 weeks from application being dispatched to receiving my ticket. Pretty good, longest 8 weeks of my life though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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