Bradvinnie17 Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 Stupid question here, if the feo have done a vetting on your reference are they processing the application? I had an email asking for a new referee as my last one didn't reach the threshold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 dont question it just do it...........you must tick all the boxes...if you dont you wont get the certificate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 minute ago, ditchman said: dont question it just do it...........you must tick all the boxes...if you dont you wont get the certificate I've sent them a new referee, so if they have sent me that are they processing the application? Because I only sent it a few weeks ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 sounds like the application is being processed............processing times vary across the country....some forces will take days...other forces will take many months.....same with renewals....my renewal used to take less than a week.....other forces.....many weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ditchman said: sounds like the application is being processed............processing times vary across the country....some forces will take days...other forces will take many months.....same with renewals....my renewal used to take less than a week.....other forces.....many weeks Fingers crossed then mate just a waiting game now, I was told 18 month back log Edited December 6, 2023 by Bradvinnie17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 time for a cup of tea then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN749 Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 Sounds a fussy police authority. They never even contacted my referee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hopefully il get mine sooner than the 18 months fingers crossed I didnt think I'd be contacted this soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 Which Police Force is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 i've had my sgc for 52yrs and my fac for 30yrs since i had my fac i've used the same referees every renewell and this year they did interview the referees had no problems but they did go and have a chat with them after all this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 32 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: i've had my sgc for 52yrs and my fac for 30yrs since i had my fac i've used the same referees every renewell and this year they did interview the referees had no problems but they did go and have a chat with them after all this time Likewise with me. I've had a shotgun licence for 51 years and a FAC for 40 years. My next renewal is 2025 but, so far, none of the referees have ever been contacted. My first application for a shotgun licence was back in 1972. I applied at my local police station, paid the £8:00 (for three years) and stated that I was shooting on farm land and waste ground. The licence was granted a week later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 18 hours ago, Bradvinnie17 said: Stupid question here, if the feo have done a vetting on your reference are they processing the application? I had an email asking for a new referee as my last one didn't reach the threshold Did not reach the threshold? I told them i would not use doctors as I had to pay, priests because they might be pedo's. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 You would think referees would be a thing of the past as they have a medical report on you and access to your social media, and you're unlikely to put someone forward who will not be favourable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 35 minutes ago, oowee said: Did not reach the threshold? I told them i would not use doctors as I had to pay, priests because they might be pedo's. 😂 I didn't get it lol, it said reached threshold once vetting conducted?? My new referee is a licence holder so that person should be good enough this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Bradvinnie17 said: I didn't get it lol, it said reached threshold once vetting conducted?? My new referee is a licence holder so that person should be good enough this time Exactly they cannot argue with that. 12 minutes ago, vmaxphil said: You would think referees would be a thing of the past as they have a medical report on you and access to your social media, and you're unlikely to put someone forward who will not be favourable A medical report from a GP probably not qualified to access you that in many cases only met you to take your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, oowee said: Exactly they cannot argue with that. A medical report from a GP probably not qualified to access you that in many cases only met you to take your money. I paid for medical from GP aswell done everything they have requested, if they have emailed regarding my reference I'm hoping they are processing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 Which Police Force is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Been a week now and haven't heard anything is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockybasher Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 I'm interested that you have been asked twice which Force is involved, and not responded !! Any reason ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, stockybasher said: I'm interested that you have been asked twice which Force is involved, and not responded !! Any reason ?? No reason, South Wales mate sorry On 07/12/2023 at 12:42, Gordon R said: Which Police Force is it? South Wales sorry I didn't respond to you I apologise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockybasher Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 No probs !! Just that some Forces respond far quicker than others. Those in E Anglia and around, seem to do well, and have many happy customers ! Welsh Govmt and shooting is a major issue for BASC currently........just maybe the feds have been asked to slow down a bit ???? Could lead to a reduction in Licences due to people losing interest etc. Other Welsh shooters may be able to advise - I live on the other side of our country. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, stockybasher said: No probs !! Just that some Forces respond far quicker than others. Those in E Anglia and around, seem to do well, and have many happy customers ! Welsh Govmt and shooting is a major issue for BASC currently........just maybe the feds have been asked to slow down a bit ???? Could lead to a reduction in Licences due to people losing interest etc. Other Welsh shooters may be able to advise - I live on the other side of our country. Nick Yeah I been told around 18 months just found it abit strange they asked for a new referee for my application, I wouldn't of thought you would even look at it if there was such a back log. Just have to sit tight and keep an eye on my emails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 12/12/2023 at 17:43, Bradvinnie17 said: No reason, South Wales mate sorry South Wales sorry I didn't respond to you I apologise would it ne Gwent by any chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Was told on my last renewal that referees are there as a monitor of your suitability to hold firearms. ie are you depressed etc, and may be held accountable if they fail to notify authorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradvinnie17 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Rim Fire said: would it ne Gwent by any chance It is Gwent mate yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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