fastfred69 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi all, ive just applied for my s/g certificate and was wondering how the the process takes, i had a certificate approx 20 years ago but can not remember how long it took to get completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gaugewannabee Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 i have just done mine with them. the lady came round in the end of november last year, did the checks and so on. said at the times its 4-6 weeks if not longer with christmas coming she also said that they only now send the post once a week from brum to staffs to be processed. so i was expecting 6plus weeks came in three instead, had it by christmas . but i would expect the 4=6 weeks if they are busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 i have just done mine with them. the lady came round in the end of november last year, did the checks and so on. said at the times its 4-6 weeks if not longer with christmas coming she also said that they only now send the post once a week from brum to staffs to be processed. so i was expecting 6plus weeks came in three instead, had it by christmas . but i would expect the 4=6 weeks if they are busy Thanks for the reply, that better than i thought,was reading some post saying it was taking months! fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Mine took about 3 months,West mids merged with Staffordshire police so Post gets diverted from Lloyd house as stated above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaddler Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Took 3 weeks 2 days for the interview and SGC arrived exactly a week after that. This was last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Took 3 weeks 2 days for the interview and SGC arrived exactly a week after that. This was last week hopefully wont be too long as i sent it to straight to Staffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daystate 177 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think 4/5 weeks my pal sent his in December interview before xmas then ticket end of jan, good luck and relax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think 4/5 weeks my pal sent his in December interview before xmas then ticket end of jan, good luck and relax Thanks for the replies lads, hopefully should here of them soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingy88 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 took me about 9 weeks to get a interview then came within a few days after she came round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 received a letter from them this morning saying They acknowledge my application regarding grant/renewal of a shotgun/firearm certificate and accompanying fee,application will now be subject to a number of background checks,Upon completion of this process your application will be forwarded to a Firearm Enquiry Officer who will contact you in order to make an appointment to visit me at home at an agreed time. Every effort will be made to process my application without undue delay and your co-operation in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Sounds promising but im guessing everyone gets this letter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 yep, November 4 th 014 still waiting one can live in hope?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 yep, November 4 th 014 still waiting one can live in hope?. sorry to hear that mate,have you been in touch with them about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pothunter Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 yep, November 4 th 014 still waiting one can live in hope?. If you haven't heard from west mids police since then I would definitely contact them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 spoke to b a s c today he said skip press 2 for firearms with Staffordshire go to 5 for general enquires got through told them the situation, she rang back 10 minutes later had a quick chat ticket in a couple of days. seeing is believing.but it looks like this could be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 sounds promising mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 ticket day today that brown envelope came my way at long last,remmy 870 wingmaster pump will soon be in my house to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 ticket day today that brown envelope came my way at long last,remmy 870 wingmaster pump will soon be in my house to stay. Happy days glad its sorted mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gaugewannabee Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 congrats on getting sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 had a phone call today interview Wednesday,does that mean that the background checks, doctor,referee checks have been done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 interview done, all went well,she said the was no problem, only asked a couple of questions, what and where you will be you be shooting etc, had a quick look at the cabinet all good,said should have my cert in 3/4weeks max all be well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdab Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Top man in Warks I had my interview on a thurs and received that lovely brown envelope the following fri so fingers crossed not many sleeps left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hope so, the cabinet doesn't look right empty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 That little brown envelope has arrived! 5 weeks for the interview came a week after 7 weeks all i all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdab Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well done go and fill the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well done go and fill the cabinet now im legal dont know what to go for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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