minghis Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Oh dear - this is worth a read! http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/14958219.Forgetful_MP_launches_angry_tirade_against_police_gun_permit_delay_after_failing_to_renew_his_firearm_licence/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Whoops, not sure the best form of defence is attack! I did like the fact that they sent a reminder to say his licence had expired. Edited December 12, 2016 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 The man sounds an absolute twerp. Gives us shooters and Conservatives a bad name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt1980 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Pretty sure that if you need a fac or sgc for your job then you'd be a bit more on the ball! Liked the coppers reply about needing more money for people to get the job done quicker 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Quote:- “When I mentioned the fact that I was a MP it was suggested that if the Government gave the force some more money they might be able to get these things done more quickly.” That didn't work then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Good job he's not in a bad area for renewals or just joe public They probably fast track him through in a mere 16 weeks You have to laugh 😂 at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Quote:- “When I mentioned the fact that I was a MP it was suggested that if the Government gave the force some more money they might be able to get these things done more quickly.” That didn't work then. Typical flipping MP, seeking preferential treatment. Cheeky ***, get in the queue like the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 16 weeks doesn't sound too bad considering some of the threads I have seen on here.............. I wonder how long they let it go after expiration before reminding him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Not sure about anyone else but I've forgotten things, but then I'm just a mere mortal. Maybe if your a Lord then (and a descendant of Queen Victoria) you have those special "never forget genes" . I didn't read anywhere that said he should have special treatment in any way. Some of the comments are a bit bitchy because he's a Lord maybe Mmmm ! Oh to hell with it,,,, just hang the fool. Draw and quarter him. That'll teach him not to forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Despite some of the above comments, he is actually a decent chap and a very good constituency MP. I hope he stands by his comments and does indeed raise the issue with Amber Rudd. The current waiting times are appalling and Mr LG's memory lapse may be just what we need to bring the matter to a head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 cant see his protests doing any good,our previous prime minister was a shooting man but presided over the dreadfull waiting times and did nothing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Not sure about anyone else but I've forgotten things, but then I'm just a mere mortal. Maybe if your a Lord then (and a descendant of Queen Victoria) you have those special "never forget genes" . I didn't read anywhere that said he should have special treatment in any way. Some of the comments are a bit bitchy because he's a Lord maybe Mmmm ! Oh to hell with it,,,, just hang the fool. Draw and quarter him. That'll teach him not to forget. If thats aimed at me I never mentioned his title or regal lineage or the fact that he forgot, just that he sought preferential treatment Despite some of the above comments, he is actually a decent chap and a very good constituency MP. I hope he stands by his comments and does indeed raise the issue with Amber Rudd. The current waiting times are appalling and Mr LG's memory lapse may be just what we need to bring the matter to a head. All thats as maybe but its not like you never hear anybody else complain about waiting times is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 'When I mentioned the fact I was an MP........' didn't make a tuppenth worth of difference. Refreshing and good to know, because if it had it would mean this thread wouldn't actually exist and that those in positions of influence could get preferential treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well nothing will spur the political classes into action more than if their own are disadvantaged by the failure to get preferential treatment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Ahhh ! The real world .Comes as a shock to a lot of people "high places". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 The man sounds an absolute twerp. Gives us shooters and Conservatives a bad name! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 The police officer who gave that response does deserve a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 bet he thought he was going to get it the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well nothing will spur the political classes into action more than if their own are disadvantaged by the failure to get preferential treatment! Exactly........if it never happened he'd have done Sweet FA about it. Just aswell he's not it Durham. proper dolls out the pram if he was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose man Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Compared to Kent and Essex that's pretty quick ..the real worlds a bitch sometimes .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I had my reminder a good two months prior to mine expiring. I returned the application within seven days and am assured by Leicestershire FAC Dept it should be turned around in eight weeks. Now, they are a pretty good bunch and I have no doubt they will do their best, but even eight weeks is far too long for what in most cases is just a repeat of the previous, but of course they have to jump through all of the hoops set up by the Home Office, Government AND our ELECTED officials....MPs, tick all the boxes etc etc. This idiot certainly has no defence and his response is nothing short of pathetic. If he wants to do something useful then lobby for a lifetime FAC/SGC after an initial five years. That would save a huge amount of money that could be spent on policing our streets. I met another police officer this week, mid 40s, who just cannot wait to get out of the job because of the box ticking and paper pushing, preventing him getting out and doing the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 None of my comments were aimed at anyone. Or I would have made it clear. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 None of my comments were aimed at anyone. Or I would have made it clear. ;-) Thats OK then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 OK, not Somerset but Hampshire who also have a pretty dire reputation. Last year I received my reminder and duly sent in all the necessary paperwork for an SGC renewal pronto as I had heard of delays. BY RETURN OF POST I received my new Certificate, dated 3 months hence. I can only say what happened to me at that particular time but I was VERY impressed and thankful. Regardless, there should be no such ridiculous delays nationwide for routine paperwork. As a pensioner I'd be happy to help out locally, could that be a way forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I had a telephone renewal interview but it still took 12 weeks before my FAC came through. Bear in mind I sent it in and have the receipt for it being received on 25th April, when it ran out in September. That should be enough time in anybody's book. 12 weeks was even under their own time scale. Welcome to the real world Mr MP. Now you know what we ordinary people have to put up with, and Labour want to put the cost up to £200.00? No chance! Why should you be any different. Sit back and put up with it, we have to. P.s. I have heard of someone who waited 10 months for a grant of SGC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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