Fargo Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 Put my firearms license in early March for a 1-1 variation. Been waiting and three weeks ago I rang and asked on a Monday and they said it would be ready by Friday to send out . Nothing has arrived so today I have been on hold for 2x 20 minute calls and no one ever answers. My problem is I am off to Hungary start of August for roe bucks and you need a hunting license which to get you need send a picture of your firearms license. This take 7-10 days to get. Any thoughts on what to do , was thinking a special delivery letter as they have ignored my two emails to them. This is Devon, Cornwall & Dorset police merged together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 How far away is head office / firearms dept ? Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted July 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 2 hours drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 I asked for a variation and it's process at the moment and I had no reply. Don't hold your breath. They used to be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 you may still get it as all of them use second class mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted July 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 Just spoke to them after my third call waiting for 18 mins ,,, it’s on someone’s desk and will be looked at tomorrow.. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Fargo said: Just spoke to them after my third call waiting for 18 mins ,,, it’s on someone’s desk and will be looked at tomorrow.. Fingers crossed I appreciate a 4 hour round trip is excessive, but offer to collect from site so you have it "same day" ahead of your hunting trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted July 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 35 minutes ago, HantsRob said: I appreciate a 4 hour round trip is excessive, but offer to collect from site so you have it "same day" ahead of your hunting trip? May have to do that if I haven’t received it by next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted July 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 Update on this - called again today 6.5 weeks after being told it was done and on the desk to be posted only to be told today nothing has been done and it’s on the variation man’s desk! They said only received it in June despite me posting it in March… Guess I will be waiting a few more weeks or months to get it back. Wont be doing anymore variation one for ones till renewal now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.357shooter Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 had a friend who waited 20 months for a fac and was then told no.surely all checks do not take this long ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Leicester police used to be good with turnaround times 1-3 weeks for a 1 for 1 , 2-4 week's to add another gun on but now you are looking at 3-4 month's for a 1 for 1 due to staffing levels and holidays Went to pick some bit's up yesterday from Southams and their RFD said Northampton are looking at 1 year for a renewal and 2 for a grant!!!!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 It looks like all police forces are about the same now, makes you think it could be deliberate attempt to get people to give up on the idea of having firearms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted August 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, bluesj said: It looks like all police forces are about the same now, makes you think it could be deliberate attempt to get people to give up on the idea of having firearms Still not got mine back and sent 4 emails but never get a reply and they tell you any old poop on the phone to get rid of you. I am sure it’s deliberate. If any private owned company dealt like this it wouldn’t be tolerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 10, 2023 Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Swift email to the Chief Constable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 12 hours ago, bluesj said: It looks like all police forces are about the same now, makes you think it could be deliberate attempt to get people to give up on the idea of having firearms You may have hit the nail on the head as most of the rank and file police think members of the public should not have guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted August 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 11 hours ago, Gordon R said: Swift email to the Chief Constable 11 hours ago, Gordon R said: Swift email to the Chief Constable. Well trying to get the email would be hard to do. Had an email reply this morning ( despite my last various ones going unanswered) and they say I’ll have mine back by this time next week and the delay has been because they do spot checks on licenses now ( so guess mine was spot checked). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Glad it's getting sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Fargo said: Had an email reply this morning ( despite my last various ones going unanswered) and they say I’ll have mine back by this time next week and the delay has been because they do spot checks on licenses now ( so guess mine was spot checked). What does a ‘spot check’ consist of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I was also wondering what that meant. I can understand spot checks on the gun owner but on a SGC? Surly the paper work would be checked before issue anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 50 minutes ago, old'un said: I was also wondering what that meant. I can understand spot checks on the gun owner but on a SGC? Surly the paper work would be checked before issue anyway. Indeed. Methinks it’s bullpoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted August 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Before being posted certificates must go through a process of spot checking, I would estimate that it will be with you by the end of next week. The above is a copy and paste from the email. It’s a firearms not shotgun fyi. No idea what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, Fargo said: Before being posted certificates must go through a process of spot checking, I would estimate that it will be with you by the end of next week. The above is a copy and paste from the email. It’s a firearms not shotgun fyi. No idea what they are. Me neither. I think it’s just a fobbing off method. I’d love them to explain what a ‘spot check’ consists of as I doubt they know. If it smells like bullpoop it probably is. Infuriates me; none of the licensing team are fit for purpose in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted August 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Scully said: Me neither. I think it’s just a fobbing off method. I’d love them to explain what a ‘spot check’ consists of as I doubt they know. If it smells like bullpoop it probably is. Infuriates me; none of the licensing team are fit for purpose in my opinion. Ive had my firearms for many years and had and still have various calibres and they used be excellent but then something changed and it went to poop and thankfully I should get it now but won’t do any variations till the next renewal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Fargo said: Ive had my firearms for many years and had and still have various calibres and they used be excellent but then something changed and it went to poop and thankfully I should get it now but won’t do any variations till the next renewal Well I have done a Google search for anything related to a ‘spot check’ and the issue or renewal of a SGC or FAC and nothing. I would send a polite email asking them what is a ‘spot check’ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockybasher Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, old'un said: Well I have done a Google search for anything related to a ‘spot check’ and the issue or renewal of a SGC or FAC and nothing. I would send a polite email asking them what is a ‘spot check’ ? But only after you have received the renewal - otherwise could be a further delay.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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