Brodie Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hi All My SGC runs out a couple of days before Christmas. I sent the renewal application in early October and my cheque was immediately cashed so I'm expecting a temp. cert to be issued to cover their delays. Anyone know when I can expect to receive the temp cert. I don't want to hassle them un-necessarily but don't want to find myself with a problem two days before Christmas. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt123 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 If I were you, I think I'd send them an email. No point in anyone here guessing how long they'll take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Ring them you shoud get a temp certificate coup pw Meeks before it rUns out I've just had my renewal back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Thanks for your replies. I did receive the temp cert today. Unfortunately, they are so far behind with paperwork that the temp cert did not detail the guns I own at present - they are at least two months behind processing transfers. I have phoned today and been advised a new temp cert will have to be issued as I am only permitted to possess the guns listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_fox Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Taken from their website (and it's probably about right from what I have heard): Renewal of a firearm or shot gun certificate (including variation to acquire additional firearms) 16 weeks (from the date of the expiry of the previous certificate). Please note: a temporary permit will be issued which will last for 6 months from the expiry of the old certificate. This will cover the certificate holder during the renewal process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I have today written to Nick Alston, the PCC for Essex expressing my disgust at the poor service we shooters receive from our police service. I have pointed out the restrictions on a temp. cert. such as being able to possess only the guns listed on the certificate. A bit like being given a replacement driving licence that only allows you to drive whatever car you own at the moment - tough luck if you need to change it or borrow one. Doubt it will do much good but I feel the need to do something. What are the shooting organisations doing our behalf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I have just worked out the figures for the revenue generated by certificate grants and renewals for both shotguns and firearms as well as firearms variations for the 2014/2015 period. I got the figures from the gov website and used the latest prices. It works out for one year an income of £162034. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyTed Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 What happened to the improved service we would get when the prices went up? Does anyone have any experience of better or worse service in the areas where licencing has been contracted out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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