mark444 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 I applied for a renewal Feb 23 I'm still waiting April 24 this is with beds herts and cambs Only response I've had is it's with decision maker and there's a backlog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyd Posted May 6 Author Report Share Posted May 6 6 hours ago, mark444 said: I applied for a renewal Feb 23 I'm still waiting April 24 this is with beds herts and cambs Only response I've had is it's with decision maker and there's a backlog Ouch... it is really terrible! I was thinking that at least renewal is taking less than half a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchristophee Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 FAC applied for 19th December also Herts/Beds&Cambs - guessing I might get a response by next summer😩 - diabolical service!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyd Posted July 30 Author Report Share Posted July 30 Came across another story on reddit that provides some information on what we can expect. The future is bleak: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahdinko Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 Hopefully the new staff will make the service as rapid as it used to be. Have you had any updates on your application @Cyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 The other thing is that if there is any question at all over your grant it is being tabled. I know of two cases, one where the holder was exonerated but they are still going to check, and one where the chap shouldn't be allowed a car let alone a gun - he's still waiting and will be for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 I went to the Game fair at Blenheim palace last weekend and there was Cambridgeshire firearms team there. So I went in and asked about my renewal and I got the most rude ignorant officer you could ever wish to meet. He just kept saying you will have to lodge them. I told him I had done everything in plenty of time I had a two month extension and I wanted to know what to do next. I received more help from the BASC tent. The second officer that came by later was more helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 On 25/03/2024 at 21:31, Jon Le Pad said: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but just spoke with a chap at Cambridge gun club who has been waiting for 18 months. I applied in Nov 23 so now prepared for a long wait. Went to Gun show earlier this month and spoke with Beds, Herts, Cambs stand and a total waste of time. A waste of taxpayers money having a stand as no point and no information on anything. I would rather pay 3 times the cost and have a decent service with 3 month turn around time max. The system is not fit for purpose and requires a total overhall. Shooting UK advises to write to local Police commissioner to complain otherwise nothing will happen to move forward. Good luck all. Make sure you get your views into the PCC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyd Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 18 hours ago, ahdinko said: Have you had any updates on your application @Cyd Nope 😞 I hope they can onboard six new officers by Christmas, who will then be able to clear the backlog within six months. Therefore, I need to accept that for the next year, I will only be able to practice shooting with instructors 🥲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 The thing that makes me really annoyed is that as my other half's renewal is late (in addition to the other ones I mentioned) we now have to change all our security so he no longer has access to our guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Just now, ehb102 said: The thing that makes me really annoyed is that as my other half's renewal is late (in addition to the other ones I mentioned) we now have to change all our security so he no longer has access to our guns. Through absolutely no fault of either of you. They really do need to get on top of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Has anyone actually received a renewal back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahdinko Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 (edited) Someone at my club shared this with me, it's a PCC meeting with Cambs police from June. Apparently it's 12.5 staff they are hiring, not the 6 from that post on Reddit said! https://www.cambridgeshire-pcc.gov.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/cambs-pcc/what-we-do/bcb/18-june-2024/24-07-26-bcb-3-agenda-item-3---minutes---24-06-18-approved.pdf I'm not sure where they are getting the 4.5 months for grant and 1.8 months for renewal from though, given most of us on here seem to be waiting at least a year for a grant, myself included, and alot of people I speak to in the club, their renewals are taking 6+ months and are getting extensions and then temporary permits after the extensions expire. Edited August 12 by ahdinko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyRo Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 im still waiting been in the system since March, Havent been able to shoot all summer and am now getting some serious charges for storage. its ridiculous 6months and counting and yet they rang me on the day to ensure my gun was in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 9 hours ago, andyRo said: im still waiting been in the system since March, Havent been able to shoot all summer and am now getting some serious charges for storage. its ridiculous 6months and counting and yet they rang me on the day to ensure my gun was in storage. I have a 6 month extension as they are duty bound to keep you covered by the firearm act 1968 I believe. I quoted this and got BASC involved. Don’t give up give them grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBlox Posted September 10 Report Share Posted September 10 Just had the call, they're not going to extend my 8 week grace period (July renewal date) and I've got 2 weeks to find someone to store them. They're just clearing April renewals so I've got to find someone registered to store them by 24th September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 15 hours ago, DrBlox said: Just had the call, they're not going to extend my 8 week grace period (July renewal date) and I've got 2 weeks to find someone to store them. They're just clearing April renewals so I've got to find someone registered to store them by 24th September. Morning, did you give them 8 weeks notice before expiry? I am guessing not. On 03/09/2024 at 18:04, muncher said: I have a 6 month extension as they are duty bound to keep you covered by the firearm act 1968 I believe. I quoted this and got BASC involved. Don’t give up give them grief. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/27/section/28B Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 Surely it is about time this cock up was sorted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 17 hours ago, DrBlox said: Just had the call, they're not going to extend my 8 week grace period (July renewal date) and I've got 2 weeks to find someone to store them. They're just clearing April renewals so I've got to find someone registered to store them by 24th September. Tell them that is simply not acceptable, if, that’s IF you put your application in in good time, 8 weeks before expiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 "It looks like it's paying less than shelf stacking in Tesco so don't know how quickly they will fill the roles." Quote from Cyd's Reddit. Is that still going on? Jobs for the boys because they know that 'the boys' have a pension and supposedly will accept a lower wage. Ex Service folk who have the skills that someone wants will be familiar with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBlox Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 8 hours ago, HantsRob said: Morning, did you give them 8 weeks notice before expiry? I am guessing not. You are right I didn't apply at weeks - I think I posted somewhere in PW. I applied immediately after receiving the renewal notice - on March 29th... I make that a mere 12 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 1 hour ago, DrBlox said: You are right I didn't apply at weeks - I think I posted somewhere in PW. I applied immediately after receiving the renewal notice - on March 29th... I make that a mere 12 weeks. I am not sure if this is humour or passive aggressiveness. 8 weeks is defined in law, and hence the point that they shouldn't say what you said they said if it were 8 or more weeks. But, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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