Django Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hi All, Today I have managed to finally get all of my form sorted, land and range letters and referees organised so that I can send off for my FAC tomorrow!!! Does anybody know roughly how long the wait is for them to come out for a visit, and how long it will be after until it arrives through the door. Obviously this is assuming that everything is in order (which I am very much hoping it is) I know that this can vary dramatically throughout different areas. I am in bedfordshire, but would be interested in getting an idea what is has been like for everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've just sent in for renewal 4wks ago still waiting I'm in essex they reckon on 6 to 8 weeks look on your firearms licensing web site mate that will give you a rough guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 7mths for myself, and nearly 8mths for my son.It seems every force is diff.I cant see te point of a visit in the first week before any checks are done.They visited my son within one week of application being sent off, but took 8mths for all checks ect, with a lot of cock ups in between.Had to getBASC on board. It about time it was ran by a cental body who get the application, then instruct your local force to do the checks, in a stricked order for instance abcdef not afcedb with the interview and visit either being midway or at the end. The FEO that visited me beleive it or not for my FAC didnt even know I held a SGC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 3 weeks leicestershire :o Karpman P.s took 5 months for my sgc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 7mths for myself, and nearly 8mths for my son Flipping heck that's unreal!was the majority of the wait because of the cock ups? or just a general wait for everyone in your area? 3 weeks leicestershire :o Karpman P.s took 5 months for my sgc Hopefully beds are the same, might be able to treat myself to an early Xmas present!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Considering they had been dragged over the coals regarding the Atherton case the time wasn't an issue.It was the cockups.Officers saying they had written to my sons school twice and hadn't.Paper work going missing.A letter being sent eventually to myself saying Andrews licence had now been put forward for approval,bearing in mind my son is called Josh.And when it did come we had a rifle listed on the FAC that we sold months ago and they where notified via email and a recorded letter within the 7 days Edited October 30, 2013 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 You're not cheering me up at all I've decided not to ring Durhams firearms manager first and just put my sons applications in and see what they say, just waiting for his second referee to sign a photo, pick up the forms to fill in then post them off. Went to see our new GP and he said all he will do is forward a copy of the psychiatrists report as there is nothing he can tell them about him, only time he saw him was when we went to let him know the situation with the last GPs appalling letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Staffordshire in 6 weeks normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_n07 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Staffs are on the ball at the moment even though it says 12 weeks on the web, it took 3 weeks from putting the application in the post to getting the visit from Andrea, just waiting for the letter to drop onto the door mat now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Bull dog things must have become much worse since July when my local FO ( Essex) called to inspect security and collect both my FAC and SGC renewal forms .That was on the Tuesday and I received both new certs Saturday morning. That's what's I call service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Tollerman that was fast who is your FEO then did he wear his underwear outside his clothes Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Bull dog, Dave Sims at Ongar.Nice guy fair and fast.Must say that over the years I've found the local FEO and the staff at Springfield very helpfull in dealing with all aspects of licensing. Pity other forces can't be as efficient as Essex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Warwickshire before west Mercia merge, 2 weeks for shotgun grant, 3 weeks for firearms grant, since they merged with west Mercia, 1 month for a variation!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 I couldn't agree more I have found essex to b very helpful and efficient but your above statement of security check and all the other checks they need to do in three days seems to quick but hey ho you must b one lucky man . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Just quick line I got confirmation today my co term tickets will b in the post to me today so that is a big up to essex firearms 5 weeks to the day start to finish excellent job and very painless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1979 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 west mercia is anything 1 month+, last renewal was 11 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Update - spoke to my Firearms officer today and booked my interview in for Thursday of this week!!! Has anybody got any advice, for instance is there anything I should prepare / or know before they arrive? P.s. I have a good stock of biscuits and tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Be yourself mate,its more of a chat just state the obvious backstops & safty ect.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks Davyo, if it is anything like the interview for SGC then usually end up chatting for ages about everything shooting anyway. I would quite like to add a .223 on to the application for fox control. Does anyone know if it is too late to do this or can I ask to add it when he is here? Or is it best to just get it through and and signed off and then wait a while and do a variation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Not too late but might have to amend application,plus depending what you have already applied for they might impose mentoring condition(seems to be the trend).I would just ask him for his advise while your chatting.Try and build a good repore with him as he's going to be your first port of call in the future. Edited December 17, 2013 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Well my after my meeting on Thursday, I was surprised yesterday when it landed on the doorstep. Very speedy! So today it was early Christmas present time, and after a visit to the local gun shop I have come home with a CZ 452 Silhouette, with a Hawke 4-12 x 50 scope and a SAK mod. Sadly according to the wife I'm not allowed to go out tomorrow and have a play as apparently it is some sort of big day!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunters_return Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Bull dog things must have become much worse since July when my local FO ( Essex) called to inspect security and collect both my FAC and SGC renewal forms .That was on the Tuesday and I received both new certs Saturday morning. That's what's I call service. Tollerman, I sure hope mine is that easy, sent my renewal off mid November, both FAC and SGC run out on 12th Jan and I haven't heard anything yet. (Essex) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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