Tattooed Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) They probably want to make extra sure you are ok, especially if you have had incidents in the past of breaking the law and depression. If they don't do all the extra checks and hypothetically you aren't ok and you go on a killing spree then the force will be under scrutiny for not doing extra checks considering they had reason to do them (I would suggest 'due diligence') I'd reckon that if you doctor, gun club and FEO think you are fine then there shouldn't be a reason to not grant you one. Best of luck If you are refused, how much does it cost to appeal? Edited May 6, 2015 by Tattooed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Did you get your sgc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooed Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 No not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 In North Wales, even a simple application can take several months - my neighbour's application went in in March last year, and it was August before he got his SGC. Absolutely nothing of note on his application (he is a court officer who works with vulnerable children), and it still took 5 months. If you've had depression, etc. in the past, then they HAVE to make absolutely certain that you can be entrusted with firearms. If may still take a while. If you're getting stressed over the application taking a long time, then stop. Take a step back. Accept it will take a long time, that the police have a responsibility to society at large, and be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 If it helps, my process from application to getting the certificate through the post was 7 months! Granted, most of my delays were caused by having a GP in the Thames Valley and applying for my license in Hampshire, so neither was aware of the others process. But I'd still say 4-6 months is reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derfley Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 No not yet. Don't worry too much yet, the process will be a bit longer than usual with your declaration that you have been treated for depression in the past. I was in a similar position to you (I too have previously been treated for depression) and my application with Humberside took around six months from beginning to end, I believe they contacted my doctor more than once. In the end it all went quiet for a month or so (I was too busy with work to chase) and I came home from work to find a letter containing my SGC waiting for me. Don't worry about the appeals process unless you are refused, and they may not refuse you outright, just suggest that you re-apply at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooed Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) The police are told me I can just use the club gun and don't need to own a gun. Even though I go to clay club every week when it's on. My doctor has told me there is nothing on my medical records to stop me getting a licence. She has been giving the police good reports about me. Edited May 28, 2015 by Tattooed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamSouthEast Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 The police are told me I can just use the club gun and don't need to own a gun. Even though I go to clay club every week when it's on. My doctor has told me there is nothing on my medical records to stop me getting a licence. She has been giving the police good reports about me. So they've rejected your application? There must be something they don't like as you don't have to show a need for a shotgun as such, I don't even think I was asked what I wanted one for in my interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker Mike Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Why do people put minor driving offences on applications? The form asks for convictions for which you would have to go to court not fixed penalties or awareness courses. If the police stop you on the road for an offence and you get a fine through the post, that is not a conviction as you haven't attended court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 5 year old thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 he was last on 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooed Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi, I got my licence a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hod Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tattooed said: Hi, I got my licence a few years ago. 👏 love a happy ending, eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooed Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Thanks. it was well worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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