manthing Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 2 weeks ago a mate put in for his sgc. Had the interview today I believe. Let's see how he gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Nice quick visit... Lets hope that continues through to ticket arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted December 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Well I'm incandescent with rage. 😡 Less than a month application to grant, went to Premier Guns this week and picks his gun up on Wednesday after the adjustables have been done to the stock. No silly letters from the Dr's. I had to wait nearly two months. 😕 Well done to who ever is running the Firearms dept for Staffordshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 There does seem to be total inconsistency in firearms departments across the country. I’ve always found Gwent Police to be nothing short of excellent. I’m sure your Cert will arrive soon. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted December 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Thanks for the good thoughts but I had to wait 2 months some 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkkie Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 9 hours ago, manthing said: Well I'm incandescent with rage. 😡 Less than a month application to grant, went to Premier Guns this week and picks his gun up on Wednesday after the adjustables have been done to the stock. No silly letters from the Dr's. I had to wait nearly two months. 😕 Well done to who ever is running the Firearms dept for Staffordshire. And now I am on here as well... Cant wait until I get my gun on Wednesday, although I may be better using a catapult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bede Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 I applied for my SGC with Staffs Police in July. Got my certificate in under 4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 On 16/12/2018 at 22:54, yorkkie said: And now I am on here as well... Cant wait until I get my gun on Wednesday, although I may be better using a catapult Eyup. 😁 You taking a tour of the clay ground when you've picked it up? Careful it can get expensive quickly.. 😀 9 minutes ago, Bede said: I applied for my SGC with Staffs Police in July. Got my certificate in under 4 weeks. Excellent. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkkie Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Yep shoot a few at Doveridge to prove it works tomorrow. Then plenty of practice with the gun mount in front of a mirror and hopefully at the Farm shoot on the 30th with you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bede Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 So, local guys - where's good to shoot 'round these parts? Currently I shoot at Mickley Hall and know of Doveridge and Audley Gun Club, althought there's absolutely no information available regarding how to join Audley Gun Club on the face of the earth. I recently bought my shotgun and want to get out of a Sunday morning at various places for a bit of clay blasting but am new to it all and need to learn of where to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkkie Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 So am I as you can see from my posts, I am better with a catapult at the moment..... I tag along with Manthing and a few others to a shoot just outside Penkridge, I am south of you so it is not too bad to jump 1 junction down the M6 on Sunday mornings.. I have also been to Doveridge, but not my favourite.... Millride is OK although quite a way south of you. As I said earlier I pick up my first gun tomorrow at Doveridge so looking forward to breaking a few clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Enjoy your new sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 @Bede, Basford shooting ground is close to you, but be warned its quite a physical ground going around a hill. Good challenging ground though. Cloudside also popped up on the map. @yorkkie, we need to talk catapults next time, picked 3 up this year off another forum and need to get using them. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bede Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 I know of Cloudside and intend to pop down to take a look after Christmas but Basford's not one I've stumbled across. Thanks, I'll look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkkie Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 On 18/12/2018 at 16:55, Fisheruk said: Enjoy your new sport. thank you On 18/12/2018 at 22:42, manthing said: @Bede, Basford shooting ground is close to you, but be warned its quite a physical ground going around a hill. Good challenging ground though. Cloudside also popped up on the map. @yorkkie, we need to talk catapults next time, picked 3 up this year off another forum and need to get using them. 😉 you bet..... I use them when fishing,,, I can throw a ball of groundbait 50+ yards and hit a tabletop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old melv Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Basford shoots is about 2 miles from me not been for a few years but a nice friendly informal place. my certificate is up for renewal with Staffordshire police on both shotgun and firearms it’s been with them about 6 weeks they have sent temporary certificates out but not heard from the FLO yet so will have to see how long it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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