Dunkield Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 That time again, it seems to come round quicker each time. TVP wrote to me to ask me to get all my stuff in asap as they were still backed up. This letter came through in September for a February renewal which tells it's own story. I filled in the forms, got them off asap and got phone call from my FLO yesterday. As my renewals are just that, no changes, we went through it there are then on the phone. He said he will get all the stuff sent in today and I should here soon enough. Despite all the bad press the firearms teams get, from my experience the newer process seems pretty painless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Same here for Devon & Cornwall, sent in my renewal, had a very quick chat on the phone and all done, the new cert was with me within a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Maybe we have finally turned a corner, lets hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 That time again, it seems to come round quicker each time. TVP wrote to me to ask me to get all my stuff in asap as they were still backed up. This letter came through in September for a February renewal which tells it's own story. I filled in the forms, got them off asap and got phone call from my FLO yesterday. As my renewals are just that, no changes, we went through it there are then on the phone. He said he will get all the stuff sent in today and I should here soon enough. Despite all the bad press the firearms teams get, from my experience the newer process seems pretty painless. You still won't get it before the old one expires. Mine was due to expire in August and they had it all done and dusted in June, but sent it to me 2 days before the old one expired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) "This letter came through in September for a February renewal which tells it's own story." Mine was exactly similar 12 months ago from TVP, except mine actually expired before they renewed, it took about 8months! In honesty I have had my ups and downs with TVP but on the whole I have found them helpful and accommodating, historically I have had VERY QUICK renewals/variations, or VERY SLOW ones! Edited October 26, 2017 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hi Thats good to read. My experience has also been both ways over the years - this time renewed and received before it expires. Sure no additions and keeping everything as is, telephone chatter and received a couple of weeks later,5-6mths. A friend had his first application for grant sorted similarly in I think 6mths. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 sent my forms in 12 weeks befor it run out, had new one 5 days befor old one run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 You still won't get it before the old one expires. Mine was due to expire in August and they had it all done and dusted in June, but sent it to me 2 days before the old one expired. Yeah bad wording on my part, I obviously don't need it until a day before the current ones expire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just a heads up for renewals in North Yorkshire, we have a new guy who is by the book and then some. Please beware if you are taking medication it will be chapter and verse so ensure you know what your GP's letter says should one be requested. Particularly if you happen to suffer from chronic pain where there might be some strong pain killers and associated depression (understandably to the medical profession not so it seems with the firearms dept). Whilst there can be no disability discrimination be prepared for a barage of questions regarding your continued fitness, mental and physical plus side effects of medication etc in particular in relation to fac and centre fire certification. Apparently a HMR rimfire is quite adequate for fox control I was told and if I haven't used my centrefire for a while perhaps I should consider having it taken off my cert rather than face the humiliation of having it removed. Hardly supportive and yes I am speaking from personal experience. This was only a visit resulting from a minor motoring offence. Now it appears due to my medication and physical condition I warrant an annual review. I totally see the logic of removing a calibre not used and medical monitoring however where someone is recovering from an injury and the lack of use is temporary the action is excessive and somewhat threatening, not to mention the OTT surveillance. I am dreading renewal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 On 26/10/2017 at 10:05, walshie said: You still won't get it before the old one expires. Mine was due to expire in August and they had it all done and dusted in June, but sent it to me 2 days before the old one expired. It arrived today, my current one runs out in February. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 12/23/2017 at 13:07, Dunkield said: It arrived today, my current one runs out in February. Just saying. Only just noticed this, Was your new ticket dated from now or from when the old one expires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 They start the day the current ones expire, which makes perfect sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Dunkield said: They start the day the current ones expire, which makes perfect sense. Indeed it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 yes it would then you get your 5 years, on the old ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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