Hamish99 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Hi All I am new to the forum, I have applied for SGC 4 months ago and was wondering how long the waiting time has been in the Edinburgh area ? 1. I had no convictions at the time of the application ( I now have a speeding offence SP50 3 points.) 2. I was signed off work back in 2000- 2001 with stress for a 3 maybe 4 weeks can,t remember the exact time scale. ( Doc did prescribe drugs at the time , as he said it may help ,( i did disagree with him and never took the drugs) Regards Hamish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 You've had no contact yet? Have they cashed your cheque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Unfortunately times in Scotland have become really poor in some areas, a friend of mine was about 7 months with L&B police. Don't panic thinking that there is something about your application that is the problem, just that licensing have had huge cuts and changes made to them. Give them a call to see where your application is at and what the average waiting time is to process a SGC grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish99 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Yes they have cashed there cheque 2 weeks after receiving my application . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish99 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I have called to ask about the progress of my application, All i was told that they are now carrying out the checks and the FEO will be in touch .( No time scale given) You've had no contact yet? Have they cashed your cheque? Yes they have cashed there cheque 2 weeks after receiving my application . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish99 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Unfortunately times in Scotland have become really poor in some areas, a friend of mine was about 7 months with L&B police. Don't panic thinking that there is something about your application that is the problem, just that licensing have had huge cuts and changes made to them. Give them a call to see where your application is at and what the average waiting time is to process a SGC grant. I have called to ask about the progress of my application, All i was told that they are now carrying out the checks and the FEO will be in touch .( No time scale given) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) You'll just have to be patient, then, bud... Lots of firearms offices have fewer admin staff with all the cuts. Did you ask for a timescale? Or did they just not offer one? Edited November 1, 2015 by humperdingle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish99 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 You'll just have to be patient, then, bud... Lots of firearms offices have fewer admin staff with all the cuts. Did you ask for a timescale? Or did they just not offer one? They just said FEO would be in touch in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 How long since you last gave them a call? Nothing wrong with giving a wee call maybe every 4 weeks or so and asking if any indication of waiting times, etc, just try not to hack the person off on the other end of the line as they are simply doing a job and are no doubt just as frustrated about waiting times as you are. It is going to be one of these things where you just have to be patient and it will take the time that it takes, however if you are a member of a shooting organisation then worth giving them a ring to see if they can influence the time it takes to process. If you're not a member of a shooting org' already then maybe give some thought to joining one. The more that we make a noise about the length of time it takes then in theory the more pressure we can apply to Police Scotland to try and improve their service, however given the much bigger issues they have to deal with currently I wouldn't hold out much hope that firearm licensing is going to get any sort of priority focus for improvement. Gives you time to save up for the shotgun purchase when the license eventually comes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AULD YIN Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 How long since you last gave them a call? Nothing wrong with giving a wee call maybe every 4 weeks or so and asking if any indication of waiting times, etc, just try not to hack the person off on the other end of the line as they are simply doing a job and are no doubt just as frustrated about waiting times as you are. It is going to be one of these things where you just have to be patient and it will take the time that it takes, however if you are a member of a shooting organisation then worth giving them a ring to see if they can influence the time it takes to process. If you're not a member of a shooting org' already then maybe give some thought to joining one. The more that we make a noise about the length of time it takes then in theory the more pressure we can apply to Police Scotland to try and improve their service, however given the much bigger issues they have to deal with currently I wouldn't hold out much hope that firearm licensing is going to get any sort of priority focus for improvement. Gives you time to save up for the shotgun purchase when the license eventually comes through. you'll be buying a purdey then Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel73 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 A mate of mine waited 6 months before the feo appeared. Feo said it could be as long as 3 months after his visit until his sgc is issued. Feo also said he didn't know how they were going to manage to police the new air gun licensing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Unfortunately times in Scotland have become really poor in some areas, a friend of mine was about 7 months with L&B police. Don't panic thinking that there is something about your application that is the problem, just that licensing have had huge cuts and changes made to them. Give them a call to see where your application is at and what the average waiting time is to process a SGC grant. You mention L&B police, I think you will find it is now Police Scotland, and therein lies the problem, one force for the whole country instead of divisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Some parts of police Scotland are still coping,I've seen a few posts recently about Aberdeen saying they've turned round renewals and variations in good time.Unfortunately Tayside seem to be lagging behind as well,their handing out temp certs and my so I thought simple variation for an FAC air rifle has been about two months now and still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 You mention L&B police, I think you will find it is now Police Scotland, and therein lies the problem, one force for the whole country instead of divisions. I know it is all police Scotland Billy, but there are still local administrative areas for licensing as well as other policing issues. Fife area was superb, now not so much from what i've heard, L&B area seem to have had problems for a couple of years. I used L&B in reference to the administrative area. You are spot on though about the unification into one big force being a big cause of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Spoke to a friend who is dealing in licensing and your avg is 7 months now. Fettes have cut back on around 11 full time Feo positions and its now your pcs doung checks. Get in touch with them if theres a concern. Atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbers Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 9 months two weeks for me ,pitt street in glasgow was closing and staff were getting paid off,every farmer in ayrshire was wanting a renewal.felt sorry for them the workload they had,have,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nighteye Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 The staff at French street in Glasgow are so overworked and understaffed it is unreal , yet they still do quite a good job , I have been known on occasion to ask if they could "put my paperwork" at the top of the pile . It's amazing what a sympathetic ear (once you ask for something) a little praise , some chocolates , offering to pick up your ticket and most importantly getting anything they NEED in writing to them , without the police having to send somebody out . I have found this to be the best approach , by all means complain about the wait , but do it with a smile and understanding of the **** storm they have to work in every day!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 The staff at French street in Glasgow are so overworked and understaffed it is unreal , yet they still do quite a good job , I have been known on occasion to ask if they could "put my paperwork" at the top of the pile . It's amazing what a sympathetic ear (once you ask for something) a little praise , some chocolates , offering to pick up your ticket and most importantly getting anything they NEED in writing to them , without the police having to send somebody out . I have found this to be the best approach , by all means complain about the wait , but do it with a smile and understanding of the **** storm they have to work in every day!!!!!! Good advice, a friendly and understanding approach often wins favour. I have no doubt it is as frustrating, if not more, for the licensing teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Its exactly as above, they have moved into a brand new site beside the river, they cover all previous areas under one roof. Its a very nice building if you get to visit. My renewal was still dealt with locally with some confusion relating information between areas, though came through the door ok, the visiting officer has some new forms they collate when they visit you now. Chiefy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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