Jacko3275 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Does the feo visit every applicant?or only those they have background checked and think should be OK for an sgc so they can check security at there property and to see if they seem a normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrang Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 The visit is part of the background check. Obviously, if on paper alone you were considered clearly unsuitable, you would have your application declined, fee returned and probably wouldn't get a visit. So, in a sense, the visit is a positive indication that, 'so far, so good', but is only a part of the whole process. Essentially the FEO is an information gatherer who will present his findings, and probably recommendations to his boss, who will then make the final decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I'm asking as I haven't bought a cabinet yet as I want to make sure I ain't wasting my money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I asked at my grant visit and all the background checks and Dr stuff is done prior to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, manthing said: I asked at my grant visit and all the background checks and Dr stuff is done prior to visit. So is it worth ordering my cabinet now or should I not count my chickens just yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I waited till my visit. Then i asked them about suitable locations etc. Put the ball in there court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 56 minutes ago, Jacko3275 said: So is it worth ordering my cabinet now or should I not count my chickens just yet Do you have a reason to think you will be declined a cert? I had my cabinet installed before my visit, was told it would speed things up. I know people who waited and the FEO wanted a return visit to inspect the cabinet once installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Newbie to this said: Do you have a reason to think you will be declined a cert? I had my cabinet installed before my visit, was told it would speed things up. I know people who waited and the FEO wanted a return visit to inspect the cabinet once installed. Checkered past but 16years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jacko3275 said: Checkered past but 16years ago Then maybe wait until you are certain of a grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I was talking to a local game keeper and he said it's basically in the bag if I have got a visit as they have done there checks already and if I've wrote my conviction on the 201 form they know I'm not trying to hide anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Have the police arranged a visit? If it's all arranged I'd risk it and get the cabinet. If not arranged yet ask when they call if the visit is to assess security and a f2f suitability and if they prefer the cabinet installed. If you've put everything down and they are still coming all looks good. Obs no guarantees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbob Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I waited when I applied. Feo visited for the interview and agreed where to locate the gun cabinet. He then came out again when I had fitted to inspect and brought my ticket with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I'll wait till I get the OK if it ain't gonna go against me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_ox Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 You could always buy used and sell on and not lose anything if things weren’t to go favourably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 13 hours ago, Jacko3275 said: I'll wait till I get the OK if it ain't gonna go against me Do you mind revealing what the conviction was for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Abh no custodial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Ok ,the fact its got this far means you are still in the race. If it was anything but a violence or firearms offence, I would have said get your cabinet in and dont worry about it, but they obviously want to discuss it further, unless you have already had an interview with firearms about it? (Some forces do like a pre interview) Tell the truth, be remorseful, you are a different man now ect, DO NOT insinuate 'they had it coming' or such like. If they are not convinced that you wouldnt dream of doing it again, then it wont go well for you. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Got my cheque cashed receipt yesterday and my visit date today. Spoke to my feo to sort times out and ask few question she seems nice and told me not to worry about the visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Jacko3275 said: Got my cheque cashed receipt yesterday and my visit date today. Spoke to my feo to sort times out and ask few question she seems nice and told me not to worry about the visit sounds like it is moving along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Less than 2weeks since I posted application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hope it goes well Jacko. For reference I've been waiting 7 months now since having my interview / cabinet inspected and I still don't have an SGC or any indication whatsoever when I can expect to have a decision made. Granted, I'm in Hampshire (one of the slowest forces by all accounts) but I would temper expectations on how long you might be waiting after the interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco89 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 If you have no cabinet installed there will be a follow up visit to check it’s installed. They may well bring your ticket with them or it may be a further wait. If you buy a cabinet you could always sell on of declined, don’t forgot you can also appeal the decision, BASC can advise on that if your a member. Plus side is once cabinet is checked they have it on record how many guns it can store buying additional guns will be more straightforward. Good luck with the application, as others have said be honest about your past, I think a home visit is a positive sign though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Had feo visit and been told I can order my cabinet woohoo Edited January 31, 2019 by Jacko3275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 🙊 Edited January 31, 2019 by KB1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyguns1979 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Did you get your license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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