Stuart2518 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hi All, Just joined and finding a lot of interesting reads and tips on here, as I'm relatively new to shooting (on civilian street anyways). I've just applied for my SGC and understand Essex Police are one of the worst counties for issuing SGC's....... It looks like I'm in for a 40+ week wait... I wanted to know if there are any recommend places to shoot in Essex on a regular basis where I can start to get back into the swing of things again? It would need to be a place where a shotgun can be supplied of course. I have Googled a few places that look good but wanted to check with the experienced guys on here. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hi, Im also from essex :-) I can recommend the Fennes @ Bocking near Braintree, lovely lay out for a clay ground- you'll have to be accompanied by an instructor to shoot though.... about £80 per hour iirc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Welcome to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2518 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks all and for the info also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Welcome Young Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hello mate, I'm from Essex. The renewal on my certain took 3 weeks, a new record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark a Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hi mate Welcome from souf essex as well,good luck with the wait for sgc. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2518 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thanks again and fingers crossed I don't have to wait as long as they are state... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Im still awaiting my renewal to be done properly from may, altho sent back feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATAfan Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Welcome! Waiting for the SGC to come through too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly321 Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hello mate, welcome to pw. We've got a little friendly club near upminster if it's any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Welcome to the throng. Good practice at Graham's Clay Shoot, Stow Marie's airfield every other Sunday, gun and instructor available. Very friendly group and no **** taking ever, not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2518 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Cheers all for the info. At the moment I'll be going to Bury St Edmunds as I''ve got a pal there who shoots a lot so easy for me to join and get good practice. Just got a letter back from Essex Police to say they want to be honest and they are working on around 40 weeks but I have read on the below link to start sending letters etc. after 12 weeks? http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/uncategorized/shotgun-licence-delayed-dont-stand-for-it-15706 Has anyone actually done this and if so did it even help? I'm curious as it could potentially save 2/3's of the waiting time if it actually worked? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2518 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Hello mate, welcome to pw. We've got a little friendly club near upminster if it's any help? Thanks. This may work but once I've got my SGC and shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly321 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2518 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Quick update... So, I sent a letter to my local MP explaining how unhappy I was with the wait and service. She sent a letter to Essex Police and had a promising response. Essex Police are now at a 27 week wait time but with around 33% of applications being processed within 90 days and they have not adjusted their standard letter for some stupid reason. I would recommend anyone else in Essex waiting for their Grant to write to their local MP as this may help them and all of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATAfan Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Forgot to say Stuart, check out he Orion Club (http://www.gunclub.uk) in Brentwood. They're a friendly bunch. Where in Essex are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2518 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 11/9/2017 at 15:08, Vaz said: Forgot to say Stuart, check out he Orion Club (http://www.gunclub.uk) in Brentwood. They're a friendly bunch. Where in Essex are you? Nice thanks, it's a little nearer home as I've been shooting at (http://cambridgegunclub.co.uk/). It's really nice there lots of different stands. A little further to travel but I don't mind for the quality but I'll give Brentwood a goo in the new year. I live on Canvey Island (where the Mrs is from) but i'm from Tottenham and my business is there so travel back everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin-till Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 17/11/2017 at 11:58, Stuart2518 said: Nice thanks, it's a little nearer home as I've been shooting at (http://cambridgegunclub.co.uk/). It's really nice there lots of different stands. A little further to travel but I don't mind for the quality but I'll give Brentwood a goo in the new year. I live on Canvey Island (where the Mrs is from) but i'm from Tottenham and my business is there so travel back everyday. in that case try the Essex Shooting Ground, Fyfield Ongar. you'll find them with a quick Google search. i go there occasionally, nice relaxed atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2518 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 12/22/2017 at 08:09, martin-till said: in that case try the Essex Shooting Ground, Fyfield Ongar. you'll find them with a quick Google search. i go there occasionally, nice relaxed atmosphere. Thanks, I'll have a butchers . Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) +1 for The Fennes. Another good shoot is just over the bridge at Dartford but you would have to be accompanied by an instructor. Easy to get to. Literally first exit as you come off the bridge. They have everything there, 14 Sporting stands, 5 Skeet ranges, 2 DTL, 2 ABT, 2 Compac ranges. Very friendly and well worth a visit. Regular competitions. Dave. Edited February 14, 2018 by Uncle Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I contacted my Police and Crime commissioner to complain about the time taken to process SGC application, got a response fro the Chief Super of Essex police and things speeded up a bit then, may be worth a try. Recommend Graham's at Stow Maries to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushy Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I thought essex were sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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