lowlander Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 hi all sorry to bother you again but i sent off for my shotgun license 9 weeks on thursday, people have told me it should take around 12 weeks but ive still not had a letter a phone call or anything, is there anything i can do, or have i just got to sit and wait.?? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 try giving them a call :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_jay Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I applied for mine the week before christmas,had my FEO visit last monday,and my certificate dropped through the door saturday Well done norfolk constabulary! I would give them a ring mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningBoy Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Applied for my wife's cert in August, I already have SGC and cabinet etc so no big deal you'd think, local guy came around, he'd only been to see me a few weeks before for my renewal so it was a five minute chat with Anne and........ Still waiting :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishybarney Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Applied for my wife's cert in August, I already have SGC and cabinet etc so no big deal you'd think, local guy came around, he'd only been to see me a few weeks before for my renewal so it was a five minute chat with Anne and........ Still waiting :blink: Please tell me it ain't going to take 5 months It amazes me how different police forces vary so greatly in processing time for sgc's. I think a rethink of the process is in order i know they are getting busier and busier, but surely the checks don't take that long for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I applied for mine the week before christmas,had my FEO visit last monday,and my certificate dropped through the door saturdayWell done norfolk constabulary! I would give them a ring mate! Wow I think thier new computerised system has packed up, it is approx 50% longer to process now, renewals are the same, mine runs out in 2 days so Browning boy will be baby sitting 9 shotties for me and Calam soon. Thanks James you are a star :blink: We can put the safes in FiFi's room if you like Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I applied for mine the week before christmas,had my FEO visit last monday,and my certificate dropped through the door saturdayWell done norfolk constabulary! I would give them a ring mate! Wow I think thier new computerised system has packed up, it is approx 50% longer to process now, renewals are the same, mine runs out in 2 days so Browning boy will be baby sitting 9 shotties for me and Calam soon. Thanks James you are a star :blink: We can put the safes in FiFi's room if you like Tony Ring them up and ask for a temporary permit as you will be breaking the law , its not your fault its theres . bet this changes there mind , ring basc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 hi all sorry to bother you again but i sent off for my shotgun license 9 weeks on thursday, people have told me it should take around 12 weeks but ive still not had a letter a phone call or anything, is there anything i can do, or have i just got to sit and wait.?? :blink: Has your cheque been cashed? If so phone them up and ask how they are doing with it - just remember you are paying for a service! One thing that delays certs the most (so my contact tells me) is them not being able to get hold of your reference person. They don't tend to sit there trying and trying, file comes to the top, open it up and try calling and if nobody there back to the bottom. Just call them, ask if they have had any bother getting in contact, if they have try and give them another number or the best time to catch them in - I heard of someone getting the reference to call the FEO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Mine took a few months and I am also in Stoke on Trent, I rang Fireama Administartion Unit twice and they gave me the number for our local FEO who I then called, he did not have my application with him but on return to his office he dug it out of the pile and made an appointment with me immediately. Dont delay, dont feel that you have no right to phone them up, they are all really friendly and the guy who comes to check us out is a real nice bloke, not sure if I am allowed to say his name on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningBoy Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 The guy who came out was fine, nice bloke. Said at the time 12 weeks wait and then we hit xmas so now I'm going to start asking questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningBoy Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks James you are a star :blink: We can put the safes in FiFi's room if you like Tony I'll host your guns but I ain't rooming your b*tch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks James you are a star We can put the safes in FiFi's room if you like Tony I'll host your guns but I ain't rooming your b*tch :o I will be over with 2 safe 9 shoties and my huge messy drill on saturday :o Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningBoy Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Just spoke to TVP FEO, wife's cert is all done from their end and awaiting the next printing / posting run so should have her SGC by end of Jan she's going to want some new hardware...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Just spoke to TVP FEO, wife's cert is all done from their end and awaiting the next printing / posting run so should have her SGC by end of Jan she's going to want some new hardware...... I have rung him James thanks for the nudge he is arranging the temporary certificate so there wont be any need for the fostering of our guns, cheers mate. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishybarney Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Has your cheque been cashed? If so phone them up and ask how they are doing with it - just remember you are paying for a service! One thing that delays certs the most (so my contact tells me) is them not being able to get hold of your reference person. They don't tend to sit there trying and trying, file comes to the top, open it up and try calling and if nobody there back to the bottom. Just call them, ask if they have had any bother getting in contact, if they have try and give them another number or the best time to catch them in - I heard of someone getting the reference to call the FEO... Who has to contact your referee is it the local police force or the firearms officer that comes around your house for a inspection. Reason i ask is that my cheque was cashed a month ago so i rang my FLO to see where i stood and he said that he hadn't recieved my details so couldn't come around for the visit. I just wondered what order things are done in, the cheque and form are sent to the Thames Valley HQ, where the cheque is cashed then i assume all the background checks must be done, is that correct. I just wondered can i get my Referee to call someone incase they haven't be able to contact him. I'm also slightly confused because when i spoke to the FLO he said that after the visit it takes about 2 months to process, just wondered why some people seem to get the all clear and the SGC is with them in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 the cheque will be cashed by the admin side, who then pass the file to the FLO for the checks and visit. Odds are its sitting on a desk somewhere in a large pile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 It all depends on the size of the force and how many staff are in the office, because the SGC & FAC are now on the national database it is limited to 'TRAINED' personnel only to input the details. My renewal took just over 3 months for this very reason whereas before it was done in a matter of weeks. best is to phone up and ask how things are going regularly. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishybarney Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 It all depends on the size of the force and how many staff are in the office, because the SGC & FAC are now on the national database it is limited to 'TRAINED' personnel only to input the details. My renewal took just over 3 months for this very reason whereas before it was done in a matter of weeks. best is to phone up and ask how things are going regularly. Ian Yeah thats what i thought i just didn't wanna be too annoying and jepodise my chance and get pushed to the bottom of the pile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Can work both ways I'm afraid, try and get a reasonable expected date out of you FLO, then nearer that time chase again Good luck Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningBoy Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thames Valley Police Quote 60 working days (12 weeks) for processing applications, from my conversations with them today I'm looking at a total of 14 weeks but xmas got in the way I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I rang my feo and I am getting a temp certificate out this week to cover me but the wifes guns will go on my temp certificate for the time being as her renewal was held up by postal problems. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) thanks everyone i'll get my dad to give them a ring and check on the progress will post the results of my phonecall. Edited January 15, 2008 by lowlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I applied for my ticket (new grant) back in early October, FEO came out early December, said no worries, will be with you before Christmas and I still haven't heard anything! West Mercia Police, and one license holder and gun already in the household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersclan Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I applied for my ticket (new grant) back in early October, FEO came out early December, said no worries, will be with you before Christmas and I still haven't heard anything! West Mercia Police, and one license holder and gun already in the household. so how long before your cert runs out are you supposed to apply for a new cert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I applied for my ticket (new grant) back in early October, FEO came out early December, said no worries, will be with you before Christmas and I still haven't heard anything! West Mercia Police, and one license holder and gun already in the household. so how long before your cert runs out are you supposed to apply for a new cert Well the FEO told me that he'd been out to see a farmer the day he came to mine and that he'd been waiting 12 months for a renewal to the day of the visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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