clangerman Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, HantsRob said: Or research? It's fact. Based on your logic, you'll be pleased to see that the speed camera vans being out caused burglary to reduce by 28%, and whilst I don't have a rape statistic, both assaults and homicide went down. See, by your logic.... removing speed camera vans we would have had MUCH higher rates of rape and burglary. As I am guessing you don't like the guardian, the office of national statistics can help? statistics are about as reliable as the tooth fairy I wouldn’t insult the intelligence of anyone on here by using them they live in the real world and know the real story that’s enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Some good news; https://www.gunstar.co.uk/community/news/rifles/police-forces-resume-licence-applications?utm_campaign=2102779_OH-B2C-GS-MarchNewsletter-040322&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email&dm_i=2VRJ,192IJ,6M4XYL,4V6T6,1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 It would TC, but doesn't mention Hampshire. HantsPol still has: "Due to Covid-19 we’re temporarily unable to process any new grant applications. Renewal applications are still being processed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 38 minutes ago, HantsRob said: It would TC, but doesn't mention Hampshire. HantsPol still has: "Due to Covid-19 we’re temporarily unable to process any new grant applications. Renewal applications are still being processed." Which we know isn’t even the reason now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, HantsRob said: It would TC, but doesn't mention Hampshire. HantsPol still has: "Due to Covid-19 we’re temporarily unable to process any new grant applications. Renewal applications are still being processed." Yes I know it doesn't, but as it starts to get back up to speed I would hope all of the licensing authorities will come in to line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 yarp. Resourcing is the issue rather than Covid. I wonder who left, why, and why they're struggling to backfill. Plenty of people would love an FEO job I'd have thought, or maybe they don't and that's the issue...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, HantsRob said: yarp. Resourcing is the issue rather than Covid. I wonder who left, why, and why they're struggling to backfill. Plenty of people would love an FEO job I'd have thought, or maybe they don't and that's the issue...... Knowing some ex FEO's, they wouldn't go back, mainly due to being expected to go the extra mile, not now and again but on most days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Getting closer then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops_Hants Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 Well it’s taken all day for applications to actually open - but mine is in! fingers crossed it doesn’t take so long my medical expires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretlurcher1970 Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 Don't hold your breath. Put mine in 5 months in advance, spoke to them to day. Have extended my license by 2 months 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 Anyone had any correspondence since applications have been accepted? I had an email stating over 40% of the initial 70 odd applications had been rejected in the first 2 days, but nothing else yet. Do you get much notice of the home visit when they get around to contacting applicants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops_Hants Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 20/04/2022 at 10:57, Azza14786 said: Anyone had any correspondence since applications have been accepted? I had an email stating over 40% of the initial 70 odd applications had been rejected in the first 2 days, but nothing else yet. Do you get much notice of the home visit when they get around to contacting applicants? I've heard nothing other than the same 40% of applicants were rejected due to submission errors. I did email, as when I had my application returned I was advised as long as my new application was made no more than 8+ months from my med cert date it would be accepted, but when reopening they said 6 months when your application is processed. The response was less than helpful as it didn't differentiate between application date and application processing. Current 28 days into my new application plus 60 odd days from my first application. You'd think with around 40 odd applications made on the first day they would've started processing some of them at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 35 minutes ago, Pops_Hants said: I've heard nothing other than the same 40% of applicants were rejected due to submission errors. I did email, as when I had my application returned I was advised as long as my new application was made no more than 8+ months from my med cert date it would be accepted, but when reopening they said 6 months when your application is processed. The response was less than helpful as it didn't differentiate between application date and application processing. Current 28 days into my new application plus 60 odd days from my first application. You'd think with around 40 odd applications made on the first day they would've started processing some of them at least. Pretty much identical to my situation, I was 58 days in last time I submitted and now 28 days in. My medical form is 8months old mid June so I’m hoping it’ll get processed by then. It does say that you MAY need an updated med form so hopefully I won’t. How does the home visit get organised and how much notice do you get? I’m all ready for it and I have a friend local to me that also has his application in. I wonder whether they try and visit an area on the same day for efficiency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops_Hants Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 02/05/2022 at 09:07, Azza14786 said: Pretty much identical to my situation, I was 58 days in last time I submitted and now 28 days in. My medical form is 8months old mid June so I’m hoping it’ll get processed by then. It does say that you MAY need an updated med form so hopefully I won’t. How does the home visit get organised and how much notice do you get? I’m all ready for it and I have a friend local to me that also has his application in. I wonder whether they try and visit an area on the same day for efficiency? Don't be daft, that would require forward thinking and planning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 I have 2 other friends that also applied the same day and they haven’t heard anything yet! So the 4 of us account for 10% of the first applicants! Scary to think how long this will take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Has anyone or know of anyone that has had a grant application completed in Hampshire since they opened up applications? I’m starting to get skeptical that they aren’t actually processing any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops_Hants Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 21/05/2022 at 12:46, Azza14786 said: Has anyone or know of anyone that has had a grant application completed in Hampshire since they opened up applications? I’m starting to get skeptical that they aren’t actually processing any! Its ‘only’ 49 days since application. I’d be surprised if they were completed before winter. I know my reference hasn’t even been contacted yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretlurcher1970 Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Wouldn't get excited. Mine is a renewal they have had it 4 months. Runs out in a couple of weeks time asked the other day, was told. Haven't looked at it yet a 2 months extension is in the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 I think I’ll be lucky if a get a visit by Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretlurcher1970 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Which Christmas is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Well I was hoping for last Christmas! I can’t believe that I’m now looking towards the next one let alone any after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 HantsPol were running at a 102 day average before the last stoppage for new grants. Mine was 110ish I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrimshanker Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 I wouldn’t mind if there was a rough date/timeframe given but we are in the dark as to what is actually happening. Do you know if there is a current average not that it would be very accurate due to the stoppage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 Priorities will always change. If 50 new young farmers or gamekeepers all need a licence they would all get priority over you as a casual sport shooter. Given the fact several months ago it was 100 days and change, that would probably be a good chase point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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