dead eye alan Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Applied 13 Feb extension letter 2 weeks ago new certificate today. Appalling service from Thames valley police!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Does that mean the renewal came through 2 weeks after the previous certificate ran out? I think you are lucky to be with TVP and not some other areas where it might take 4 months or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owain Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 My ticket ran out in January, I put my renewal in November. I’m currently on temporary certificates and have been told it could be November before I get my new certificates. That is with Cumbria, absolutely shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 I have a friend in Cumbria. His tickets ran out last June. He has ‘a letter’ to make him feel better. Twelve months on he still has no certificates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted June 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 16 hours ago, wyn said: Does that mean the renewal came through 2 weeks after the previous certificate ran out? I think you are lucky to be with TVP and not some other areas where it might take 4 months or more. Previous ticket runout 28th may application in in February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord O War Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Put my renewal in nice and early, about 10 weeks, for an August renewal and I got my extension letter 2 weeks after submission saying not before October mate! GMP here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy807 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 On 22/06/2023 at 16:27, dead eye alan said: Applied 13 Feb extension letter 2 weeks ago new certificate today. Appalling service from Thames valley police!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Better than mine license expired 29th April renew letter came through in may dated December ran Thames valley and they said due to the Royal Mail strikes so have to now re apply yet they were quick enough to send a email to me saying I’m in unlawful permission and must hand over or put in storage asap could they not email out reminders less paper work 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 10 hours ago, farmboy807 said: could they not email out reminders less paper work Not everyone has email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpmilo Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 12 hours ago, farmboy807 said: Better than mine license expired 29th April renew letter came through in may dated December ran Thames valley and they said due to the Royal Mail strikes so have to now re apply yet they were quick enough to send a email to me saying I’m in unlawful permission and must hand over or put in storage asap could they not email out reminders less paper work 🤷🏻♂️ Why did you not query, contact them before it expired ? I would have been chasing them 6 weeks before it expired at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy807 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 10 hours ago, mpmilo said: Why did you not query, contact them before it expired ? I would have been chasing them 6 weeks before it expired at least. I didn’t know it was expiring otherwise I would of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Just now, farmboy807 said: I didn’t know it was expiring otherwise I would of There is NO excuse for not knowing when your certificate expires. You can’t be very interested in shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 08/07/2023 at 20:55, Lord O War said: Put my renewal in nice and early, about 10 weeks, for an August renewal and I got my extension letter .......... I also put my renewal application - all complete inc. Dr's part in April for renewal due 31st July. The extension letter arrived today (14th July) giving me 8 weeks extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) I got extension letters, when I renewed my certs, but the certs came 1 day after the others expired. Edited July 14, 2023 by Newbie to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 09/07/2023 at 20:19, London Best said: There is NO excuse for not knowing when your certificate expires. You can’t be very interested in shooting. Totally agree. Unfortunately, due to hectic lifestyles some people rely on having reminders for things like car insurance, tax, MOTs etc. these days but I would have thought a shotgun/firearms certificate renewal would be a high priority especially knowing the tardiness of some constabularies. As said, no excuse for not remembering shotgun/firearms certificate expiry date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Given the multiple threads about licence renewal, I am astonished that any shooter wouldn't keep an eye on expiry dates, many months in advance. It is the responsibility of shooters to act early rather than wait for a reminder. Edited July 18, 2023 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Given the multiple threads about licence renewal, I am astonished that any shooter wouldn't keep an eye on expiry dates, many months in advance. It is the responsibility of shooters to act early rather than wait for a reminder. Amen to that, it is the shooters responsibility to be on the case, not the issuing Authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Given the multiple threads about licence renewal, I am astonished that any shooter wouldn't keep an eye on expiry dates, many months in advance. It is the responsibility of shooters to act early rather than wait for a reminder. That's true, although the various Police forces should provide a reasonable level of service (say 8 weeks). They will still have the same number of renewals to handle whether it takes 1 week - or 26 weeks delay because you can't go anywhere else. You have to get it from your local force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Given the multiple threads about licence renewal, I am astonished that any shooter wouldn't keep an eye on expiry dates, many months in advance. It is the responsibility of shooters to act early rather than wait for a reminder. Mine is due 13th November and I have just sent it in to Staffs & West Mids. I will keep the forum informed on the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: That's true, although the various Police forces should provide a reasonable level of service (say 8 weeks). They will still have the same number of renewals to handle whether it takes 1 week - or 26 weeks delay because you can't go anywhere else. You have to get it from your local force. Indeed, but as I have previously posted some forces have had a massive amount of work due to allowing renewals to all fall together. Hence Cambridgeshire offering me 2 years and then 5 to bring my renewal to a quieter period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 minute ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Hence Cambridgeshire offering me 2 years and then 5 to bring my renewal to a quieter period. Yes, West Mercia did that to me last time and asked me to renew a year early to avoid delays. I accepted their request then - and still had a delay of several months (from memory, Feb to July) although of course my 'old cert' had not run out as I was renewing early. Current application went in (all complete) in April (for expiry end July) - and I have had a letter giving me an 8 week extension. Chief Constables get big salaries to manage the Force and it's resources to ensure their job gets done in a timely and efficient manner - which isn't going well in the area of renewals and then we have Police and Crime Commissioner - with a team of deputies, managers, board members - all also very well paid - and no one seems to know what they are supposed to do? Possibly even they don't know what they are supposed to do (apart from claiming a lot of expenses attending conferences)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 I'll defend my PCC and state she's very proactive and has helped many a shooter with some issues a year or two ago. Yes. It'll be different for every county. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLondon Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Recently went through the renewal process for FAC and SGC in London. Forms sent in Time etc, received An extension letter and within a couple of weeks had a telephone interview with my FAO. All good and granted. Plus side was I saved money on biscuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Is there a maximum time until renewal that one can apply to renew? My pal’s license renewal was delayed due to him not adequately accounting for the medical report timescale, was wants to put his renewal in 4.5 years ahead of the end date… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 42 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Is there a maximum time until renewal that one can apply to renew? My pal’s license renewal was delayed due to him not adequately accounting for the medical report timescale, was wants to put his renewal in 4.5 years ahead of the end date… i'm sure i've read that some forces are saying the medical form is only valid for 6 months. this would limit the earliest it may be possible to send forms in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 14/07/2023 at 12:51, JohnfromUK said: I also put my renewal application - all complete inc. Dr's part in April for renewal due 31st July. The extension letter arrived today (14th July) giving me 8 weeks extension. To follow up on this, the new certificate arrived today, 29th July, so in fact it was renewed prior to the expiry of the old certificate. I did have a 'heads up' this was likely as they telephoned me to query an entry on the list of items (and I had made an error) so well done to them (West Mercia) for both finding my accidental mistake and getting the new certificate issued 'on time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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