Dan.lord Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Nice one! I take it you've still not heard nowt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 No heard anything yet, last I heard it was with a medical practitioner for review, will give them another call later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan.lord Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I feel for you :( Nothing worse than wait wait wait. Have they cased your cheque yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Yes on March the 24th Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan.lord Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 That's bad, I had to write them another cheque as the last I put to Essex Police & that was wrong. Lets hope they don't keep you hanging on for much longer !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Received a letter today I need to obtain an independent psychiatric report in light of my medical history, this could cost upwards of £300. Not sure what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 If they want a report let them get it and pay for it if you are in a shooting organisation get in touch with them and ask there advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 But if I dont get the report I dont get the grant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owo1-man Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Is your own Doctor not "Independent", it's not like he's unqualified to make a report on you as he has done in the past no doubt when you have had any type of illness, get in touch with BASC even if you have to join up it's cheaper than £300, their advice and a guide as what you can do to appeal this situation that Essex Firearms Dept are putting you and many others through. Why can they not except your own Doctors report about your situation, the only thing they are doing is adding to the stress that you may or may not be now suffering from, they need a good shake up and need to get on with the job in hand which is clearing a massive backlog that they, and only they have caused. Best of luck, I thought I had it bad whilst waiting 5 months + for my FAC to come through seems they have only got worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Cheers will contact Basc and see what they say. Thanks. I should add I don't mind having any sort of evaluation done on myself, but if it costs £300 to get told I wont get my grant that's just too much money to throw away. Edited August 5, 2014 by shotboygun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Cheers will contact Basc and see what they say. Thanks. I should add I don't mind having any sort of evaluation done on myself, but if it costs £300 to get told I wont get my grant that's just too much money to throw away. I had this mate I used their recommended shrink DR gary Jackson he has clinics all over essex I believe he charges £320 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 What does in involve? Did you get your grant in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 What does in involve? Did you get your grant in the end?yes mate all good and cleared everything up it's just a general assessment and chat very relaxed and straight forward mate took about 3weeks after to get my ticket all sorted no need to go through it again all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 ah thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 ah thanks for posting! no problem mate they really are not trying to catch anyone out they are actually doing a good job and in my opinion about time there was a stricter code we are after all we running around the country with firearms and upto recent times it was easier to get a firearm than buy a packet of fags they are airing on the side of caustion all the very best and I'm sure it will all work out for you and others in the same situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Yes your right the checks are needed. I suppose thinking about it I'm grateful to get this far in the application, I applied thinking 'Oh I've had depression in the past I wont get it, what have I got to loose'. Maybe there is a glimmer of hope I may get it granted then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'm sure you will be ok mate did you declare the depression or did they find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 No I was all up front mentioned it on my form, and mentioned it in my interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Don't worry then mate book the shrink and get out there shooting worth the wait I can assure you Have you applied for shotgun and FAC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Nice one thanks, will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Where in essex r you from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Near Braintree mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Is this your first application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotboygun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Yes it sure is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEd85 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 when did you apply? Sorry for the slow reply Shotboygun, I actually cannot remember when I applied! Must be around 3 months ago, I will dig out the copies and check. To be honest I am just using the time to save up for one hell of a shopping trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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